"Raised by farm working Mexican immigrant parents in Salinas, the members of Clave Especial, including founding cousins vocalist Alejandro Ahumada and guitarist Leonardo Lomeli, took the Mexican regional subgenres they grew up with (corridos, norteño, and banda), added a modern feel, including introspective personal lyrics, and have scored big, streaming in the billions, with this updated take on Mexican and Mexican American music."
"Last June, they got increased exposure and earned new fans when they played their hit song "Kalashnikov" while escorting interim world champion boxer David Benavidez to the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Clave Especial Thu, Sept 25, 8pm, $68 San Jose Civic, San Jose Clave Especial's "Kalashnikov" music video"
Raised by farm working Mexican immigrant parents in Salinas, the members of Clave Especial include cousins Alejandro Ahumada (vocalist) and Leonardo Lomeli (guitarist). They combined the Mexican regional subgenres they grew up with—corridos, norteño, and banda—with a modern feel and introspective personal lyrics. That updated approach to Mexican and Mexican American music generated massive streaming success, reaching billions. Last June they gained wider exposure by performing their hit "Kalashnikov" while escorting interim world champion boxer David Benavidez to the ring at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. A scheduled performance is Thu, Sept 25, 8pm at San Jose Civic; $68.
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