Check out the video for "Reina
de la Pista," the second single from the album Summer of Cumbia.
Watch the video for "Taco
Tuesdays," the first single from the album Summer of Cumbia.
[click here]
"Taco Tuesdays" is an ode to the
Midnight Ridazz: Taco Tuesdays Bicycle Club in
Los Angeles, CA. The song
pays homage in English and Spanish to the beauty of Southern
California and the ability to take pleasure in simple, free joys
such as riding your bicycle to the beach with your friends, but most
importantly, "Taco Tuesdays" is a catchy Southern California cumbia
that makes you wanna dance.
Summer of Cumbia is a band and album, but it is also a
time and place. SOC is a short slice into life in Culver City, CA
from June 1, 2009 to August 3, 2009. Nine weeks of Summer of Cumbia
now brings the feel of Southern California summer all year round all
over the world.
The Summer of Cumbia began at the end of May 2009
when El Sabroso declared to his Brother-In-Law, El Mero Mero, that
"This was the summer of cumbia". They quickly drafted Trixie, El
Mero Mero's wife and El Sabroso's sister, and began working
earnestly on the Summer of Cumbia album with one simple mantra: Keep
it stupid, Stupid. Have a good time and don't stress about anything.
Take the path of least resistance and just enjoy the flow. It's about love, dancing and enjoyment. Don't over think it,
don't over analyze it. It is what it is: English, Spanish, French;
Cumbia, Rock, Reggae, Disco, Blues, Rap, experimental. free style; familia,
cultura, arte; American, Mexican, Chicano, Californian, Angelino.
The Summer of Cumbia was a way for a family to get
together and, in these tough economic times, have low-cost, fun at
home by making art and culture that is meant to be shared freely. As
such, the album Summer of Cumbia will be available for free download
on August 18, 2009 exclusively at elmeromero.com.
If you enjoy Summer of Cumbia,
then it is meant for you. Enjoy it freely. Pass it on if you like, or enjoy
it in any way you see fit.
Summer of Cumbia
