Y LA BAMBA

Oh February

2013-02-19

One can hear hints of lead singer Luz Elena Mendoza's Mexican roots on Y La Bamba's second release, Oh February. Whether it's the castanets, the handclaps, or the liberal use of the accordion, Oh February has a mexi-folk feel. Ms. Mendoza's tremolo vocals, often fronting male vocal harmonies, are striking. The rest of this Portland band is skilled, but I'm blown away by Scott Magee's dextrous percussion. All in all this is a fine indie-folk disc that has been expertly produced by The Decemberist's Chris Funk. Rebecca Ruth

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 04/2016

    Brian Fallon
    Painkillers

  • reviewed 05/2011

    FAIRPORT CONVENTION WITH SANDY DENNY
    EBBITS FIELD 1974

  • reviewed 12/2010

    THE BLACKBERRY BUSHES
    Little Bit of Grace

  • reviewed 01/2005

    Various Artists
    Signature Sounds: 10th Anniversary Collection

  • reviewed 09/2009

    BOOKA AND THE FLAMING GECKOS
    Baghdad Texas

  • reviewed 09/2017

    Clumsy Fingers
    Only A Fool Would Try

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.