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Dave Alvin, Flaco Jimenez, David Hidalgo y Los Cenzontles: ‘Hey, Baby, It’s the Fourth of July’
Roots rock singer/guitar slinger and East Los homie (Downey) Dave Alvin sings a classic ode to America, folky roots, broken hearts, independence and Mexican kids shooting fireworks Hey, baby, it’s the Fourth of July! Alvin is backed in this version by Los Cenzontles, Tex-Mex accordion superstar Flaco Jimenez and David Hidalgo of Los Lobos.
Here’s the original music video, so old it’s in black and white!
Mas…Dave Alvin, Flaco Jimenez, David Hidalgo y Los Cenzontles: ‘Hey, Baby, It’s the Fourth of July’
Dave Alvin (The Blasters): ‘Hey, Baby, It’s the Fourth of July’ (video)
Roots rock singer/guitar slinger and East Los homie (Downey) Dave Alvin sings a classic ode to America, folky roots, broken hearts, independence and Mexican kids shooting fireworks. Hey, baby, it’s the Fourth of July!
The Blasters’ Dave Alvin: ‘Hey, Baby, It’s the Fourth of July’ (video)
Roots rock singer/guitar slinger and East Los homie (Downey) Dave Alvin sings a classic ode to America, folky roots, broken hearts, independence and Mexican kids shooting fireworks. Hey, baby, it’s the Fourth of July!
POCHO Asks America: How did you celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
POCHO sent reporters to bars and parties, barbecues and parades all across the United Estates to find out how Americans were celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Here’s what they said:
- CLYDE WORKMAN, DETROIT: I’m squeezing limes into my 40’s
- TAD BROGET, PRINCETON: Naturally, one had one’s valet bring a snifter of proper reposado
- PANAMA RED, DENVER: A dank day for primo Oaxacan, meng! [Coughs.]
Mas…POCHO Asks America: How did you celebrate Cinco de Mayo?
Gustavo ¡Ask A Mexican! Arellano on the ‘New South’ (audio)
POCHO amigo Gustavo ¡Ask A Mexican! Arellano talks to the Southern Foodways Alliance 2012 symposium “Barbecue: An Exploration of Pitmasters, Places, Smoke, and Sauce.”
Comic Luke Torres loves La Gente: ‘Mexicans 101’ (video)
Stand-up comedian Luke Torres loves his family and his gente. Does his family seem like yours?