Los Angeles became one of the largest receiving areas for Sinaloaenses. “But us liking him was probably a relief to my parents because we were kids that were embracing Mexican culture – as we were listening to a lot of hip-hop at the time.”Ĭhalino is a product of a time and place, of the emerging drug scene in Sinaloa from the late 1970s to the early 1990s and with it the associated violence. “Mom liked his music and would dance to it, but didn’t like the violence,” Galindo said. Those swap meets cater to a primarily Latino clientele. Galindo and his brother went so far as to be “rancho chic.” They dressed like “little Chalino clones wearing silk shirts and boots” purchased at the local swap meets where Chalino first sold his self-produced cassettes. He was “the most famous Mexican I know,” Galindo said. Sanchez frequently played at parties and some of the more popular clubs in the area. While not known by most English-speaking media, Chalino was “’hood famous.” Chalino lived down the street from the Galindos. Galindo and his brother were Chalino fanboys. He’s well-qualified to represent Southeast Los Angeles, to borrow and paraphrase another late Southland musician, Bradley Nowell of Sublime. Chalino’s story is a Los Angeles one, and Galindo is Los Angeles. His widow still lives in the family home. Sure, Chalino is Sinaloa, but he’s also Los Angeles.Īfter all, that’s where he recorded his music. It’s where Chalino migrated after having to flee after exacting revenge necessary to uphold the family name. Los Angeles is a big part of the Chalino story. Both lived in Southeast Los Angeles from the area bordering Paramount and Compton. His family roots are in the northern Mexican state of Sinaloa. Galindo is a native of Southeast Los Angeles. More importantly, he has the knowledge.Įrick Galindo is the host of podcast “Ídolo, the Ballad of Chálino Sanchez.” He’s got the spirit, energy and motivation. Galindo, an award-winning and uber talented writer, producer and journalist, is the ideal person to head up this lofty and challenging project. Galindo, like the name of his production company, does it “ Sin Miedo” or without fear. The podcast can be found on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. The bilingual eight-episode series examines Chalino’s life, the chismes surrounding his life and death as well as the motivation behind his 1992 slaying and his enduring legacy. Fearless ChalinoĮrick Galindo examines Chalino’s life in “Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez,” a recently released podcast. Despite emerging from modest – if not the most meager beginnings – they were portrayed as exceptional in business, great friends, excellent with women and ruthless to enemies. These figures were not a comic book creation or mythology as the result of a really good peda. ![]() ![]() Julio Cortez Captures History With Latino Flair Marcio Jose Sanchez and Julio Cortez add Pulitzer to triumphant journeys Vicente Fernandez anchored us to our roots
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