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Tucson’s Orkesta Mendoza Blends Music From Both Sides Of The Border

Orkestra Mendoza
(Photo courtesy of Josh Harrison)
Orkestra Mendoza

Tucson musician Sergio Mendoza is known for his loud, high energy, sweaty live shows and for creating a sound that incorporates elements of music from both sides of the US-Mexico border.

His band, Orkesta Mendoza, is currently touring in Europe, and is releasing a new album called Vamos A Guarachar!, which comes out on Nov. 11 in the US.

Mendoza talks about his new record and how growing up on the border influenced his music.

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Sarah Ventre was a producer for KJZZ's The Show from 2014 to 2018.