Raza Obrera (English: ''Working Class'') is a

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band known for their unique style of music and its prominent use of the

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, along with the

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and

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. They are based out of Newark, California, United States, and are originally from

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Michoacán Michoacán, formally Michoacán de Ocampo (; Purépecha: ), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Michoacán de Ocampo ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Michoacán de Ocampo), is one of the 32 states which comprise the Federal Entities of ...

, Mexico. Their style is a combination of rough Pacific-style Norteño and Big Harp Conjunto from Michoacán. Another Regional Mexican band with a similar style is Los Canarios de Michoacán.

History

The band was started in 1996 by members José Luis Arroyo (drums, vocals), José Luis Horta (

, Vocals), Roberto González (

), Simón Rivera (

) and Rigoberto Peña (bass, vocals). The band signed with Ego Records in 1996 and released their debut album ''El Águila González'' and became involved in the U.S

scene. Raza Obrera is known for their

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s based on controversial issues relating to the Mexican working class.

Members

* José Luis Arroyo – director, lead vocals, drums * José Luis Horta – lead vocals,

* Barocio -

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* Misa Reyes –

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* Pedro Venegas – Synthesizer">keyboard Keyboard may refer to: Text input * Keyboard, part of a typewriter * Computer keyboard ** Keyboard layout, the software control of computer keyboards and their mapping ** Keyboard technology, computer keyboard hardware and firmware Music * Musi ...

History

Members

Former members

Discography

Billboard chart history

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