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Los Alacranes
Los Alacranes (which mean “The Scorpions”) is a well known and accomplished music group in San Diego, California. The group has been together for 40 years and counting. Los Alacranes was co-founded by Ramon "Chunky" Sanchez and Ricardo Sanchez in the small town of Blythe, California. Ricardo and Ramon Sanchez are brothers and began their journey together in music at a young age. When they were in Blythe, California, they learned about traditional Mexican ballads and played music in the fields. The talent Ramon and Ricardo opened their horizon by collaborations with Flaco Jimenez of the Texas Tornados and members of Los Lobos. Instruments used by Los Alacranes are the accordion, harmonica, jarana, upright bass, all put together to create their own style of music.

Ramon "Chunky" Sanchez
Raised in the desert town of Blythe, California, Ramon Sanchez was born to Mexican immigrant parents. Growing up, his mother taught him about traditional Mexican ballads by singing to him and playing her guitar. As a teenager, Ramon joined Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers Union. This union supported the farm worker struggle Cesar Chavez lead.

The United Farm Workers Union was to bring up conflict in the farms. Low pay, farmers being mistreated and basic insurance policies were a part of this unions mission for the farmers.

In the year of 1969, Ramon attended San Diego State University with other farm workers. When he was there he grew as a musician and evolved his talent in music. Ramon Sanchez also got involved as a culture worker. The following 35 years, Ramon Sanchez became a minstrel in his community through his wisdom and music.

Ramon Sanchez now lives in San Diego, California with his growing family. He performs at local venues, family parties, street fairs, Chicano Park, and rallies.

Ramon gives back to his community through his music. Sanchez is an elder in his community and is educated and knows a lot on gang prevention and organization in his community. The original hit “Chicano Park Samba” is a dedication to the well known Logan Heights Community Park takeover on April 22, 1970.

Los Alacranes and Ramon Sanchez have roots and rich history that trace back to the activist 1970’s and creation of Chicano Park.

Music Career
The music Los Alacranes play, written by Sanchez range from songs about social struggles like “Chicano Park,” to laugh filled songs like “Chorizo Sandwich,” and sociological songs like “Rising Souls.” Los Alacranes music began portraying activist music and support of United Farm workers and the Chicano movement and slowly brought in folk lore which lead to the production of their own music.

Two Albums by Los Alacranes are:
 * 1) In Good Company
 * 2) Picando