Chicano/x Rock Websites
For more information on Chicano/x Rock Music visit the websites below.
- ImaginArteImaginArte was an exciting interdisciplinary humanities project that drew on CEMA collections to foment new research, scholarship, exhibitions and publications. Its overall goal is to support new scholarship, research, exhibitions, publications, and greater online access to the visual legacy of the Chicano movement.
- Interview with Mark Guerrero"Mark Guerrero is the son of the late legendary singer/songwriter Lalo Guerrero who is widely considered the “Father of Chicano Music” ( Dublab).
- Mark GuerreroFilled with personal collection of Chicano/x Rock and Roll memorabilia.
- Onda LatinaDigitally preserved audio programs including interviews, music, and informational programs related to the Mexican American community and their concerns from the radio series "The Mexican American Experience" and "A esta hora conversamos" the Longhorn Radio Network, 1976-1982.
- Razorcake"Razorcake provides consistent coverage of do-it-yourself punk culture that you won’t find anywhere else. We believe in positive, progressive, community-friendly DIY punk" (Razorcake Mission Statement).
- Rock Archivo de LAThis Instagram archive collects memorabilia (flyers, footage, photos etc.) from the LA Rock scene and other genres including Chicano/x rock.
- Self Help GrahpicsSelf Help Graphics is an important cultural center that promotes Chicanx/Latinx art. Chicanx artists (e.g the Illegals) have emerged from this center.
- You Found That Eastside Sound"You Found that Eastside Sound" is dedicated to the preservation of the Eastside Sound and the music of the East Los Angeles area.
Relevant Online Resources
“East Los” East LA Backyard Punk Scene – Documentaries
The article talks about documentary series East Los that shows todays' Latino/x and Chicano/x youth backyard Punk scene. Also mentioned, 1999 Mas Alla de Los Gritos (Beyond the Screams) documentary goes more in depth offering a glimpse about the history of the East LA Punk scene.
Teen Alcoholics: Punk Rock in East Los Angeles
A Zine by Eddie Alvarado that is meant to be viewed as a primer for the East L.A. Punk scene.
Podcast episodes mentioned in the article: