Orkesta Mendoza is a Latin music band from Tucson, Arizona. It was founded by singer and guitarist Sergio Mendoza in 2009. Through the use of Latin percussion, accordion, brass, and steel guitars, the band's style, dubbed "indie mambo", is a combination of ranchera, cumbia, psychedelic and indie rock.
Biography Sergio Mendoza formed Sergio Mendoza y La Orkesta in 2009 out of a one-off tribute project to the Cuban mambo king Pérez Prado, which proved too much fun to stop. Later renamed the band's name to Orkesta Mendoza.
In October, 2014, Orkesta Mendoza performed at WOMEX 14 Official Showcase Selection of World Music Expo 2014.
In May, 2015, Orkesta Mendoza performed at Pachanga Latino Music Festival.
Discography Mambo Mexicano (2012) La Rienda (2014) ¡Vamos A Guarachar! (2016) La Caminadora (2018) Curandero (2020)
Members Sergio Mendoza – vocals, piano, guitar James Anthony Peters – drums, percussion, sequencing Quetzal Guerrero - violin, vocals Raul Marquez - trumpet, guitar, vocals Guest touring Members Brian Lopez - guitar, vocals
Former members
Marco Rosano – saxophone, clarinet, accordion, keyboard Trombone Sean Rogers – double bass Salvador Duran - vocals Joe Novelli - lap steel, guitar
References
External links Official website of Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta Sergio Mendoza Y La Orkesta on Facebook