It’s been a long time coming, but the wait is finally over. Tomorrow night marks the release of the whimsical Y La Bamba‘s first studio record, Lupon. With the help of The Decemberists‘ Chris Funk, the seven-piece has successfully produced an album that incorporates dreamy, sultry folk with Mexican tradition.
Lead lady, Luzelena Mendoza, pulls from her strict Mexican Catholic upbringing to create hazy, haunting lyrical harmonies back by a melange of guitar, ukulele, woodwinds and percussion. Help the septet celebrate Lupon September 17 at Mississippi Studios. $10 in advance, $12 day of. 9 pm. 21+.
-Katrina Nattress