Pistolera

Pistolera is a NYC-based band that defines the latin alt-folklorico genre. Drawing from traditional styles of Mexican music and fusing it with a pop-rock sensibility, the electrifying quartet features the Spanish lyric songs of vocalist and guitarist Sandra Lilia Velásquez, the driving accordion melodies of Maria Elena, and the unbeatable rhythm section of bassist Inca B. Satz and drummer Ani Cordero.

Pistolera continues its mission to expand the limits of Latin music with the follow-up to their buzzworthy 2006 debut Siempre Hay Salida. The new album, En Este Camino reunites the band with Grammy Award-winning producer Charlie Dos Santos. The result is a sonic merging of soul-stirring traditional Mexican rhythms laced with social commentary via lyrics from accomplished singer/songwriter Sandra Lilia Velásquez. En Este Camino has much range. The play list zigzags the listener through an uplifting blend of dance-inducing sounds that can be heard at any backyard "carne asada" mixed with political themes. It is music for your feet and your mind. Topics include the plight of the immigrant ("Extranjero"), tongue-in-cheek observations about a racially-biased American power structure ("Policía" and "Piloto") and an appreciation for wisdom that comes from maturity ("Nuevos Ojos," "Un Momento" and "Vieja"). All in all, En Este Camino is as much a celebration of "cultura" as it is thought-provoking owing to the music's unique ability to frame political views without overshadowing the upbeat fiesta attitude of the band.

Watch Pistolera new music video "Policia"