Sound/Stage: Las Cafeteras from The Ford
East L.A.’s own Las Cafeteras bring their magnetic, genre-crossing sound to The Ford
Born and raised east of the Los Angeles river, Las Cafeteras remixes roots music to tell the modern-day stories of their community and build bridges between cultures. The band believes in using their music as a tool for creating positive change and inspiring others to do the same. While participating in The Ford’s Solidarity for Sanctuary digital festival, the band recorded this exclusive set for Sound/Stage.
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