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Download: “La Despedida” by Pistolera

June 15, 2011 By Austin Vida Staff

Brooklyn based alternative-folk band, Pistolera, mixes socially conscience lyrics to danceable Latin beats that lighten the seriousness of the issues, yet the message is just as strong as the name of the band. The quartet began their career in 2005, since then, their music has taken them to Mexico, Canada and Belgium. They have also shared the stage with Los Lobos, Lila Downs, Ely Guerra and Vieux Farka Touré‘.

Pistolera will release their third album, El Desierto y La Ciudad, on July 12. The album, written in two different locations, tells the journey of moving from the peacefulness of the west to the craziness of New York City. A mix of musical styles perfectly captures the essence of each place with the social lyrics the band is known for. In just a week, Pistolera will begin their tour in Oregon and will finish in Chicago.

Listen to Pistolera’s “La Despedida” below and download here:

Tour Dates:

June 25        World Beat Festival                                   Salem, OR

June 29         Franklin Township Public Library          Somerset, NJ

July 16-17     California WorldFest                                Grass Valley, CA

July 18          Elbo Room                                                  San Francisco, CA

July 19          Moe’s Alley                                                  Santa Cruz, CA

July 20          Zoey’s                                                          Ventura, CA

July 21          The Mint                                                       Los Angeles, CA

July 22          El Centro Cultural de La Raza                San Diego, CA

July 23          Solar Culture                                              Tucson, AZ

July 25          National Hispanic Cultural Center         Albuquerque, NM

July 29          DROM                                                          New York, NY

Aug. 5           Cafe Nine                                                    New Haven, CT

Aug. 12         Artisphere                                                   Arlington, VA

Nov. 4           Latino Arts                                                  Milwaukee, WI

Nov. 6          Mayne Stage                                               Chicago, IL

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