16 Mar 2019

Live: Las Cafeteras at WOMAD 2019

From the collecton Womad
Las Cafeteras

Las Cafeteras Photo: Supplied

Las Cafeteras is a young six-piece Chicano band from East Los Angeles, California.

Las Cafeteras street scene

Las Cafeteras street scene Photo: Supplied

Las Cafeteras brought with them their infectious energy, positive spirit and inspirational message that has taken them to the Lincoln Center in New York, the Montreal Jazz Fest, and many other high-profile venues and Festivals. At WOMAD in NZ their songs were greeted with a hugely enthusiastic response.

Las Cafeteras obviously loved it here in Aotearoa. As they wrote on their facebook page: "Gracias NEW ZEALAND! We were honored to share our culture & some bangin’ music w/ you. Thank you for the love, for sharing your ceremonies, your traditions & your hopes for Māori people & all those who come to your land! Kia Kaha."

Las Cafeteras at Womad NZ

Las Cafeteras at Womad NZ Photo: Supplied


Las Cafeteras was recorded live by Darryl Stack and mixed and produced by Steve Burridge for RNZ Music