The band consists of guitarist Gloria Estrada, accordionist and requintero Jose Carlos, bassist Alex Bendana, percussionist Miguel Ramirez, drummer Hugo Vargas and lead vocalist Marisoul, whose captivating voice sings about love, loss and heartbreak. Their influences range from Miles Davis to The Beatles, Zeppelin to Janis Joplin and Mercedes Sosa to Ramon Ayala. Ther common love of music and openness to all genres led them to the concept of La Santa Cecilia in 2007 – named after the patron saint of musicians.
La Santa Cecilia’s self-titled EP was recorded at Lo-Fi Studios in San Bernardino and the legendary Westlake Recording Studios in Hollywood. Their song “Chicle” was featured on the Emmy award-winning series Weeds, the independent feature Dish, and the documentary Re-Encounters about Oaxacan artist Alejandro Santiago. Their musician also be heard on KPFK's radio programs '4 O'clock Tuesday' with Gustavo Arellano and ' Travel Tips For Aztlan' with Mark Torres. The band made an on-camera appearance on HBO's Emmy award-winning hit show Entourage; the episode also featured the songs "Chicle" and "El Farol". The band also held a two- week residence for the L.A. Philharmonic- sponsored children's show Summer Sounds, where they performed their songs and acted so as to educate the community of Los Angeles on their very own cultural treasures.
The band's music has been used in television and movies, such as on the “Weeds” television program and TV series "The Bridge" (1-8).
Nuestra Señora La Reina De Los Angeles
La Santa Cecilia Lyrics
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Las palmeras se derriten
Va un sueño despertando mientras otro en el asfalto ya se está esfumando
Por una promesa muchas almas llegan desde muy lejanas tierras
Bienvenido sea, al que se lo crea, la suerte ahora empieza
Ella pisa las estrellas, todo te lo dá y pronto te lo quita
Por los callejones donde nada brilla quedan los recuerdos de la reina
Todo lo dejé por llegar a ella
The lyrics of La Santa Cecilia's song Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Ángeles describe the city of Los Angeles as the sun sets in the sky. The colors of the sky, including yellow, blue, and purple, are referenced. The surroundings are depicted as melting, with palm trees appearing to melt into each other. The lyrics also talk about a dream awakening while another fades away on the asphalt. The singer notes that many people come to Los Angeles in search of a promise, which may or may not be kept. The arrival of the dreamer is celebrated and the singer conveys that the Queen, referring to Los Angeles, gives everything and takes it away just as quickly.
The promise that many come to Los Angeles seeking could refer to the American Dream, as Los Angeles is often seen as a symbol of opportunity and success. The Queen of Los Angeles is portrayed as generous yet fickle, which can be seen as a metaphor for the unpredictable and unforgiving nature of the city. The lyrics also touch on the struggle of those who are left behind in the city's alleys, where nothing shines.
Overall, the song paints a vivid picture of Los Angeles; the city of dreams, opportunities, and broken promises. It is a song about the complexity of the city and the many different experiences people can have here.
Line by Line Meaning
El sol se despide; amarillo, azul, morado
The sun sets with yellow, blue, and purple hues in the sky.
Las palmeras se derriten
The palm trees droop under the heat of the sun.
Va un sueño despertando mientras otro en el asfalto ya se está esfumando
One dream awakens while another fades away on the pavement.
Por una promesa muchas almas llegan desde muy lejanas tierras
Many souls come from faraway lands for a promise.
Bienvenido sea, al que se lo crea, la suerte ahora empieza
Welcome to those who believe, for luck is now beginning.
Ella pisa las estrellas, todo te lo dá y pronto te lo quita
She steps on the stars, giving everything and taking it away quickly.
Por los callejones donde nada brilla quedan los recuerdos de la reina
In the dark alleys where nothing shines, memories of the queen remain.
Todo lo dejé por llegar a ella
I left everything behind to reach her.
Nunca encontré aquella promesa
I never found that promise.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Claudia Brant, Sebastian Krys, Marisol Hernandez, Jose Carlos Gonzalez, Alex Bendana, Miguel Ramirez, Miguel Angel Ramirez, Eva Marisol Hernandez, Pepe Carlos, Hugo Alejandro Bendana
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The sun says goodbye;
El sol se despide;
yellow, blue, purple
amarillo, azul, morado
The palm trees melt
Las palmeras se derriten
A dream is waking up while another on the asphalt is already fading
Va un sueño despertando mientras otro en el asfalto ya se está esfumando
For a promise many souls come from far away lands
Por una promesa muchas almas llegan desde muy lejanas tierras
Welcome, to those who believe it, luck starts now
Bienvenido sea, al que se lo crea, la suerte ahora empieza
She stomps the stars, she gives it all to you and soon takes it away
Ella pisa las estrellas, todo te lo dá y pronto te lo quita
Through the alleys where nothing shines are the memories of the queen
Por los callejones donde nada brilla quedan los recuerdos de la reina
I left everything to get to her
Todo lo dejé por llegar a ella
I never found that promise
Nunca encontré aquella promesa
Andrea Villegas
¡Me encanta su voz!
claudia bautista
¡Preciosa canción!
Christian Leiba
Just finding out about this band... Y me encantan!!!
Andrea Lopez
Love it ! Mi encanta !
Gustavo Ricci
Wow! Gracias Mon Laferte por traerme hasta aquí...Love it!!!
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