Welcome to the East LA Revue Internet Radio Website

The East L.A. Revue Internet Radio was established in early 2007 by Steven and Janie Chavez as a commercial-free online radio station dedicated to preserving the legacy of early American Rock & Roll and Soul music. This music deeply resonates with the East Los Angeles Chicano community, a West Coast audience that represents the first English-language Latino generation in the United States.

This multi generational audience has lived through decades of social change and has witnessed the birth, evolution, and enduring influence of classic Rock & Roll and Soul music. East L.A. Revue Radio also proudly maintains strong ties to its Spanish-language musical roots, while promoting both established artists and emerging music talent.

As a fully independent and privately funded internet radio station, East L.A. Revue Radio has cultivated a worldwide cult following since 2007. The station is known for its bilingual programming (English and Spanish) and its diverse music selection, featuring multiple genres spanning from the 1940s to today.

Broadcasting 24 hours a day, East L.A. Revue Internet Radio is powered by a team of experienced and passionate DJs who share a genuine love for the music they play. Their dedication is reflected in the enthusiastic listener feedback and emails received from audiences around the world.

Music Culture and the Eastside Sound

Music culture is often defined by its art, and a culture’s art reflects its history for future generations to learn from and evolve. This site is dedicated to the art of music shaped by Latino and African American culture in America, celebrating a shared musical heritage that connects the past, present, and future.

Without racial hostility or division, East L.A. Revue Internet Radio welcomes people of all races and backgrounds to enjoy music that has stood the test of time. This is music that tells our stories, preserves our roots, and continues to inspire new generations.

The Evolution of Latino Music in America

Since the end of World War II, Latino artists have created a powerful musical legacy that has crossed racial, language, and genre barriers. This legacy spans decades and continues to influence multiple generations of listeners.

The journey begins with 1940s pioneers such as Lalo Guerrero and Don Tosti, followed by 1950s Rock & Roll legends including Ritchie Valens, Chris Montez, Sunny Osuna, Dimas Garza and the Storytellers. The 1960s Latin Soul movement brought iconic artists like Ralfi Pagan, Thee Midniters, Cannibal & the Headhunters, Joe Bataan, The Premiers, The Blendells, Max Uballez and the Romancers.

The sound continued to evolve in the 1970s with influential bands such as Santana, Malo, Tierra, Nuestro, Los Lobos, and El Chicano, along with countless dedicated cover groups that keep this music alive today.

The Birth of the Eastside Sound

During the 1960s and 1970s, this collective musical movement became known as the Los Angeles Eastside Sound. It was promoted by legendary radio DJs such as Art Laboe, Hunter Hancock, Chico Sesma, Huggy Boy, Wolfman Jack, The Marvelous Montique, and Lucky Pierre.

At the time, several major U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Navy bases were located within driving distance of Los Angeles during the Vietnam War era. East Los Angeles emerged as a cultural hub for lowriding, live music, dances, and a refined sense of cool, attracting young men and women who gravitated toward Rock & Roll, Soul, and romantic ballads rather than the hard rock “hippie” culture centered in San Francisco.

Preserving Rare and Forgotten Music

Although the Eastside Sound has grown in popularity across the United States and around the world through the power of the Internet, much of this music remains classified as rare. Limited production, restricted distribution, lack of mainstream media exposure, and racial barriers of the era caused many talented artists to fade into obscurity.

Keeping the Eastside Sound Alive

East L.A. Revue Internet Radio remains fully dedicated, committed, and true to preserving the Eastside Sound. Our mission is to keep this historic music alive and accessible for today’s listeners and future generations—like nobody else can.

The educational historical recordings presented on the East LA Revue.com Internet Radio site are posted for the sole purpose of promoting interest and appreciation for this unique genre of music and the culture.
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You may access this site to use solely as intended through the provided functionality of the East la Revue Website. You shall not copy or download any User Submission unless you see a “download” or similar link displayed on the East la Revue website or with the exclusive written permission from the program manager of East LA Revue.com.

As the Radio Aztlan Chicano Director, El Beto-Man aka Roberto Tijerina-Cantú it is my pleasure that in Collaboration with East LA Revue we are glad to present our pre-recorded programing for your listening pleasure. Unfortunately, KUCR 88.3 FM is broadcast live On Air & simulcast on the world wide web. KUCR does not have an Archival Page of ancient, old, & current musical shows.

The Radio Aztlan staff personally record our own shows for our own personal Archives. El Beto-Man has been re-airing Radio Aztlan KUCR 88.3fm shows for the past twenty years on East L.A. Revue to introduce more listeners to our Friday night Showcase of Chicano Alternative Programing. We hope that everyone enjoys the courtesy provided by East L.A. Revue and wish that everyone keeps spreading the word about the KUCR Radio Aztlan Program. Gracias!