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Music Monday: Los Lobos- Llego Navidad

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Our Music Monday series was created during the lockdown of the pandemic. While we enjoyed creating it, and some of you expressed enjoying it as well, we have decided to put our efforts towards other creative endeavors within our blog. Even though the series has been archived, you may still peruse other Music Monday posts. Thank you for allowing us to create interesting content for you and hanging with us during the pandemic and beyond.

We have a blog series called, “Music Monday,” here on Arner Adventures. Since music creates a soundtrack for our day-to-day living, it only makes sense. I was looking for a little something different for Christmas music listening, and came across last year’s release from Los Lobos, “Llego Navidad.” Ahhh! I had forgotten about this little gem of twelve tunes, all but one being traditional Mexican music. Leave it to Los lobos to get a project like this right. The album is very welcoming from the get-go, as they weave their way through these festive folk songs, all with a soft acoustic touch.

The feel is one-half Christmas, with the other half being the feelgood vibe from your neighborhood Mexican restaurant, when the mariachi band shows up. Much of the album has a nice salsa feel, paired well with chips and salsa, and a chilled corona (the beer, not the virus). The band has ventured off into broad musical territory, over the decades, often with an experimental edge. However, the east LA natives never fail to return to the music of their Mexican heritage.

They came on the scene in the mid-1980’s with their Grammy winning EP, “…And a Time to Dance.” The record was a widely acclaimed roots-rock rendezvous, that showcased some traditional Mexican folk music. They later revisited this territory in 1988 with “La Pistola y El Corazón” which featured Spanish lyrics throughout. The Christmas album is not unexplored territory, and a very welcome return to this traditional sound. Besides all the traditional sounds, this record also manages to be very festive. My favorite being a cover of Freddy Fender’s, “It’s Christmas Time in Texas.” “Dónde está Santa Claus” will also leave you excited for Santa’s arrival.

Los Lobos offers one original song with a slow 1950’s rock n‘ roll feel titled “Christmas and You.” When you’re home for the holidays, and trying to find some good old Christmas cheer, especially this year, “Llego Navidad” will definitely steer you in the right direction.

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About arneradventures

Hi, we are Shannon and Gerry Arner, and our rescue, fur baby, Betty White. After owning our own business, working 24/7, we made a lifestyle change and decided to make the most out of life. We sold our house, downsized, and moved to the coast. We are wanderlusters; we live life minimally, but fully. We live each day as an adventure, and enjoy sharing them with you!

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  1. arneradventures

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    So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂

  2. bevmecum

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    Ho-oh-ly cow! It’s got a good beat and easy to dance to. It’s so great to hear a song that’s new and from los lobos. Definitely going on my Christmas playlist! Thanks for the heads up on this one.🎶🎄.

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