"Maldita Vecindad"

The Damn Neighbourhood and the Sons of the Fifth Patio, usually called only "La Maldita") are a band formed in Mexico City in 1985. They are pioneers in rock en Español and are one of the most influential rock bands in Mexico.
They first made an impact with "Mojado", "Un poco de sangre", "Cocodrilo", "Pachuco" and "Un Gran Circo," which narrates the problems, adventures, and beauty of a society anxious to improve its economic status. Their wardrobe has incorporated elements of the Pachuco, an archetypical character represented by Tin Tán in the Mexican cinema. Tin Tan is sampled in one of the group's biggest hits, 1991's Pachuco.
The last studio album recorded was in 1998. Since then, the band has collaborated with other bands, as well as having participated in tribute albums like the tributes for José José and Tigres del Norte. Their sound incorporates many styles, including Ska, Rock, and traditional Cuban forms such as the bolero and Cuban Son. Roco, the band's vocalist, dresses in a manner reminiscent of the Pachucos.

Throughout their career, La Maldita Vecindad has remained a creative force as it has also managed to create unique covers of songs by artists from strikingly different genres like Los Tigres del Norte, Armando Manzanero and Juan Gabriel.
Their newest CD, Circular Colectivo, (Nacional Records 2010) maintains much of the ska/punk energy with a contemporary sound. The lyrics talk about the crisis that Mexican society faces in a rapidly changing global economy while paying tribute to Rahsaan Roland Kirk and Ernest Ranglin. The production by San Francisco based producers, Greg Landau (Susana Baca, Patato Valdez, Quetzal) and Hector "Hecdog" Perez, helped the band craft a new path in Mexican music. The CD features two cameos by Cuban pianist Omar Sosa.