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Raza Obrera (English: Working Class) is a Regional Mexican band known for their unique style of music and its prominent use of the harp, along with the accordion and charango.[1] They are based out of Newark, California, United States, and are originally from Aguililla, Michoacán, Mexico. A band with a similar style is Los Canarios de Michoacán.

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Raza Obrera
Origin	Aguililla, Michoacan, Mexico
Genres	Regional Mexican
Years active	1996 (1996)–present
Labels	Raza Obrera Music
Members	Jose Luis Arroyo Jose Luis Horta Nelson Rivas Barocio
Past members	Rigoberto Peña Simon Rivera Roberto Gonzalez Hugo Pedraza
Website	razaobrera.com

History

The band was started in 1996 by members Jose Luis Arroyo (Drums, Vocals), Jose Luis Horta (Accordion, Vocals), Roberto Gonzalez (Charango), Simon Rivera (Harp) and Rigoberto Peña (Bass, Vocals). The band signed with Ego Records in 1996 and released their debut album El Aguila Gonzalez and became involved in the U.S Regional Mexican scene.[2] Raza Obrera is known for their corrido lyrics based on controversial issues relating the Mexican working class.[2]

Members

• Jose Luis Arroyo - director, lead vocals, drums
• Jose Luis Horta - lead vocals, accordion
• Barocio - harp
• Ivan Oso Rea - [bass]
• Misa Reyes - [Bajo quinto]
• Pedro Venegas - [Keyboard]

Former members

• Rigoberto Peña - vocals, bass
• Simon Rivera - harp
• Roberto Gonzalez - charango
• Hugo Pedraza - keyboards
• Nelson Rivas - bass

Discography

• El Aguila Gonzalez(1996) [3]
• Corridazos Prohibidos(2001) [3]
• Arpacumbiando: Caliente, Caliente (2001) [3]
• El Dia de los Malandrines(2001)[3]
• El Cocinero(2001)[3]
• Arpacumbiando, Vol. 2(2002)[3]
• Rolononas Pa'la Raza(2003)[3]
• Ritmo, Amor, y Pueblo (2004)[3]
• El Campirano: Puros Corridos(2004)[3]
• 14 Nuevas: Pa' Celebrar El 10° Aniversario con Nuestra Raza (2006) [3]
• Paniqueando y Parrandeando Con una Mera (2007)[3]
• Atado A Ti(2010)[3]
• Caminos de Michoacan(2013)[3]

Billboard chart history

• 72- Arpacumbiando Vol. 2, Raza Obrera, August 17, 2002[4]
• 72- Linea De Oro: Caliente, Caliente Y Muchos Exitos Mas..., Raza Obrera, June 16, 2007[5][6]

References

External links

• Official website
• Raza Obrera Billboard

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