Artist Spotlight: Los Lobos

Los Lobos is a Grammy Award-winning American rock band formed in East Los Angeles in 1973. The band is known for blending elements of rock, Tex-Mex, country, folk, R&B, blues, and traditional Spanish and Mexican music to create a unique sound. Los Lobos gained mainstream success in the 1980s with their cover of “La Bamba” for the film of the same name. One of their popular songs is La Pistola Y El Corazón, which is a track from their 1988 album of the same name. The song showcases their ability to seamlessly blend traditional Mexican music with contemporary rock influences, a trademark style that has endeared them to fans around the world.