Las Cafeteras at Moore Theatre

Chicano band Las Cafeteras combines spoken word poetry, folk music, Son jarocho (a Mexican musical style that fuses indigenous, Spanish, and African sound elements), and zapateado (a dance style characterized by upbeat rhythm and shoe striking) in their music style. The band includes Daniel French, David Flores, Denise Carlos, Jose Cano, Hector Flores, and Leah Gallegos. Their formation began as they became friends while learning Son Jarocho at the Eastside Cafe in El Sereno, Los Angeles. They officially started playing in 2005, intending to teach others about their music style. In their career, they released three albums, namely "Live at Mucho Wednesdays" (2009), "It's Time" (2012), and "Tastes Like L.A." (2017).

The band is known for their infectious, energetic performances, which they have brought to many parts of the world. Apart from the lively music, they include important themes in their songs, such as the civil rights movement, immigration reform, and many more.

Staying true to their craft, they use traditional instruments such as Jarana( guitar-like 8-stringed instrument), Requinto (a smaller version of a guitar), Quijada (an instrument made out of a donkey's jawbone), and Tarima (a pallet). They also use multiple languages in their songs.

See them live on their tour this year if you are interested in their music. One of their performances will be at the Moore Theatre in Seattle, Washington, on Saturday, November 5. You can now reserve tickets for their Seattle concert. Just click the "Get Tickets" button.