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La Clave was a ’70s Latin funk ensemble led by percussionist Benny Velarde Based in San Francisco, CA, the band released only one album on Verve in 1973 ~ Matt Collar, All Music Guide

Leandro Braga Biography, Photos, Pictures

Leandro Braga has been developing praised instrumental work in Brazil As an arranger and pianist, he has been recording and touring with names like Ivan Lins, Djavan, Ney Matogrosso, Leila Pinheiro, Elba Ramalho, Jane Duboc, Zé Rodrix, Fafá de Belém, Cláudia, Beth Carvalho, Verônica Sabino, Elba Ramalho, Tim Maia, Zeca Pagodinho, Chico Buarque, and Johnny Alf, with whom he had one partnership and shared an album, a tribute to Noel Rosa (Lumiar, 1997)

Leandro e Leonardo Biography, Photos, Pictures

Having recorded 12 LPs, the duo of interpreters Leandro e Leonardo had a winning career, selling albums by the millions and receiving several gold and platinum records The first to try their artistic possibilities was Leandro, joining the band Os Dominantes as a vocalist during his freetime in the late ’70s

Leandro y Leonardo Biography, Photos, Pictures

Sertaneja duo Leandro y Leonardo were comprised of brothers Luís José Costa (Leandro) and Emival Eterno Costa (Leonardo) The pair were born into a poor family, spending much of their youth working, shining shoes or whatever could be done to earn enough money to get by

Mexican La Contra comprises four musicians and two dancers to deliver their self-proclaimed dance style based on huapango and cumbia rhythms called en contra, similar to la contra, where a caller, usually working with a group of live musicians, guides people through a variety of dances

Leci Brandao Biography, Photos, Pictures

Leci Brandão was the first woman to be invited to Mangueira’s Ala dos Compositores (composer’s section), in 1974 She wrote hits such as “Antes Que Eu Volte a Ser Nada,” “Olodum Força Divina,” “Dengue” (re-recorded by Zezé Motta), “Deixa Pra Lá,” “Isso É Fundo de Quintal,” “Só Quero Te Namorar,” “Café Com Pão,” “Papai Vadiou,” and had a gold record with Um Beijo No Seu Coração and two Sharp prizes for the album Cidadã Brasileira

La Costumbre Biography, Photos, Pictures

Norteño/Tejano group La Costumbre were formed by Zapata High School graduate Manuel Edgar Luján and Mexican native José Zamora Jr, making their debut with the release of a self-titled album on October 5, 1999

Latin hard rock band from Los Angeles, CA, La Cruzz was formed in 1997 by singer Adrián Defaz and guitarist Andrés Mendoza, later joined by bassist Eddie Campos After getting its final lineup, La Cruzz released three original songs “La Tumba,,” “Bajo Un Hechizo,” and “Alma Perdida,” in 1999

La Diferenzia Biography, Photos, Pictures

The San Antonio, Texas-based Tejano group La Diferenzia comprised vocalist Ricardo Castillon, accordionist Simon Arausa, guitarist Adam Vargas, keyboardists Arnold Cardenas and Ross Villapando, bassist Mike Macias, and drummer Jose Luis Benavides

La Esperanza Biography, Photos, Pictures

Mixing flamenco-styled guitars with contemporary dance rhythms, La Esperanza was led by songwriter, producer and session ace Carlos Villaloba, who assembled guitarist Andre Barboza, keyboardist Randy Wheeler and drummer Danny Cruces to record the group’s self-titled 1998 debut LP

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