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Louie Pérez is an American musician and songwriter for Los Lobos and Latin Playboys. He plays percussion, guitar and jarana, and is the primary lyricist for Los Lobos.
Co-founder, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter for the band Los Lobos, named 2021 National Heritage Fellows, Louie Pérez is one of the great storytellers. For more than 40 years, he’s written songs from the Chicano experience that speak to the joys, struggles, challenges, and hopes of everyday life.
Jan 18, 2019 · With David Hidalgo as his writing partner and the rest of Los Lobos as the vehicle that brings those stories to life, Louie Pérez has created an imaginary world full of real life joys and pains...
- Felix Contreras
Sep 28, 2020 · American Writers Museum presents a discussion with singer-songwriter Louie Pérez, lead singer of Los Lobos, about his book of lyrics, poems, and art called "Good Morning Aztlán." He...
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Nov 20, 2017 · In the wake of "Despacito," Louie Perez of Los Lobos shares what his band did after its own Spanish-language No. 1 song, released 30 years ago.
- Marisa Arbona-Ruiz
Apr 26, 2019 · Los Lobos shot to stardom in 1987 with their version of Ritchie Valens' "La Bamba." Louie Pérez and his fellow band members have carved their own path since.
Oct 6, 2023 · Listen to Louie Pérez, guitarist and co-founder of Los Lobos, talk about how the band blends tradition and innovation in their music. He also shares his views on the importance of history and moving forward in culture.
