Los Lobos
Label: Mammoth
Los Lobos aren't just another band from East L.A. - they are, simply put, a musical institution unto themselves. One of the most original groups ever to emerge from the American music landscape, the fact that Los Lobos is most widely known for their hit contributions to 1987's La Bamba soundtrack is criminal. This is a band made up of talented friends, musicians and producers who've been releasing consistently stellar albums - from 1990's The Neighborhood to their latest (and best?) effort, Good Morning Aztlan - during what has been an unblemished 20-year career.