Raza Obrera

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Raza Obrera
OriginAguililla, Michoacan, Mexico
GenresRegional Mexican
Years active1996 (1996)–present
LabelsRaza Obrera Music
Websiterazaobrera.com
MembersJose Luis Arroyo
Jose Luis Horta
Nelson Rivas
Barocio
Past membersRigoberto Peña
Simon Rivera
Roberto Gonzalez
Hugo Pedraza

Raza Obrera (English: Working Class) is a Regional Mexican band known for their unique style of music and its prominent use of the harp, along with the accordion and charango.[1] They are based out of Newark, California, United States, and are originally from Aguililla, Michoacán, Mexico. A band with a similar style is .

History[]

The band was started in 1996 by members Jose Luis Arroyo (Drums, Vocals), Jose Luis Horta (Accordion, Vocals), Roberto Gonzalez (Charango), Simon Rivera (Harp) and Rigoberto Peña (Bass, Vocals). The band signed with Ego Records in 1996 and released their debut album El Aguila Gonzalez and became involved in the U.S Regional Mexican scene.[2] Raza Obrera is known for their corrido lyrics based on controversial issues relating the Mexican working class.[2]

Members[]

  • Jose Luis Arroyo - director, lead vocals, drums
  • Jose Luis Horta - lead vocals, accordion
  • Barocio - harp
  • Ivan Oso Rea - [bass]
  • Misa Reyes - [Bajo quinto]
  • Pedro Venegas - [Keyboard]

Former members[]

Discography[]

Billboard chart history[]

  • 72- Arpacumbiando Vol. 2, Raza Obrera, August 17, 2002[4]
  • 72- Linea De Oro: Caliente, Caliente Y Muchos Exitos Mas..., Raza Obrera, June 16, 2007[5][6]

References[]

  1. ^ Billboard, Vol. 114, No. 34, August 24, 2002
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "Raza Obrera - Biography". Billboard.com. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Raza Obrera". MusicBrainz.org. Retrieved June 14, 2015.
  4. ^ "Arpacumbiando, Vol. 2 - Raza Obrera | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. July 16, 2002. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  5. ^ "Linea de Oro - Raza Obrera | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. August 15, 2006. Retrieved June 10, 2015.
  6. ^ "Raza Obrera - Chart history". Billboard.com. February 26, 2013. Retrieved June 10, 2015.

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