Posts Tagged ‘Spanish tutor Los Angeles’

What is INDIE en ESPAÑOL? Bands like Maneja Beto, apparently! I went to a media event where they played a short set yesterday. Before they started, I asked someone what kind of music they played and they answered, “I don’t like that question.” After hearing them and doing my research, that reaction is understandable–they draw on traditional Mexican cumbia, son, and tejano styles as well as indie rock/Brit pop sounds. They’ve been on NPR’s Alt.Latino blog, their music has been featured as a KCRW Top Tune, and they’ve played South by Southwest. Tonight they’ll be at La Cita downtown, so drive over and check out this up and coming indie en español band!

Surrealist film isn’t always the easiest to understand, that’s why you should TAKE ADVANTAGE of Long Beach’s MOLAA CINEMA NIGHT. This week they are offering not only an evening of films by Spanish Surrealist master LUIS BUÑUEL, but an informative presentation by none other than Director of the Luis Buñuel Film Institute. That way, when Buñuel’s “Surrealist melodramas” remind you of your past relationships or dreams, you’ll understand why, PLUS you’ll have bragging rights that you just saw one of THE most important films of Surrealist cinema! 7-9 p.m., Members $5, Non-members $10. RSVP online or call (562) 437-1689

En español, peli is short for película, which means movie! And there are lots of those from Spanish speaking countries playing at this year’s Venice Film Festival– 10 pelis total, representing Argentina, Chile, Dominican Republic, Spain, and the good ol’ U.S. of A. with the film “Machete.”  To see the trailers, visit this RemezcLA page or stay put for a second and enjoy a preview of the award-nominated peli “Post Mortem,” a film that revisits Chile’s political turmoil during the 70s.

Props to ReMezcLA for compiling this list and offering us a song from each album! Click here to listen to some great tunes, or rolas, as we like to call them in español. It might change your idea of Latin music…and if you’re interested in these artists, the good news is they regularly come to LA. See Ceci Bastida tonight at Ele Espacio, 248 West 2nd Street.

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Sporting a platinum blonde punk look to an afro and everything in between, ELY GUERRA is always stunning and ready to ROCK our mundo! She’s my kind of chica because she’s fabulous AND smart AND can get down with a pink guitar in her hands. Check out her videos and interviews at her website, along with the movie trailer for an upcoming film! For ahora, enjoy “Stranger” from her latest album.