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The Evidence That Might Be Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Undoing
Nick R. Martin April 18, 2012, 5:30 AM

There are times when Sheriff Joe Arpaio has seemed untouchable. In his nearly 20 years in office, he has survived political challenges, court judgments and criminal investigations.

But a ruling filed last week by an arm of the Arizona Supreme Court could prove to be a road map to the Republican lawman’s undoing.

A three-person disciplinary panel of the state’s high court said there was enough evidence to prove “beyond a reasonable doubt” that the sheriff and three of his closest allies participated in what the panel believes was federal crime in December 2009.

The alleged crime doesn’t stem from battles over immigration, pink underwear or any of the other things that have made Arpaio famous. Instead, it deals with a feud among local government officials in which the panel said the sheriff and his allies took things way too far.

The ruling was the result of almost two years of investigation by the State Bar of Arizona as well as two months of sworn testimony, including from Arpaio himself, in front of the Supreme Court’s disciplinary panel last year.

The panel looked at whether the two prosecutors, former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas and his aide Lisa Aubuchon, violated ethics rules as part of the feud with local government officials in the county. During the melee, Thomas and Arpaio launched criminal investigations into at least 14 people they were doing battle with, largely over budget issues.

Investigators with the US Justice Department appear to be focusing on the same feud as part of their ongoing criminal investigation into Arpaio’s office. The Arizona Republic reported on Sunday that FBI agents teamed up with state ethics investigators during the probe.

Through a spokesman, Arpaio declined on Tuesday to talk about the feud because some of it was also the subject of lawsuits.

Last week, the Supreme Court’s disciplinary panel decided unanimously that Thomas and Aubuchon had violated enough ethics rules that they should lose their law licenses. But the panelists also made it clear in their 247-page ruling that they believed the sheriff was very much at the center of the wrongdoing. Arpaio’s name appeared 48 times in the document.

Part of the ruling focused on a Dec. 8, 2009 meeting that involved the two prosecutors, the sheriff and his No. 2 man, Chief Deputy David Hendershott.

They were meeting to discuss what to do about Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Gary Donahoe, who was scheduled to hold a hearing the next day about whether the prosecutors should be allowed to continue investigating their fellow county officials. The foursome were afraid, according to the ruling, that Donahoe would rule against them.

During testimony before the panel, Arpaio’s longtime chief deputy said the sheriff was the one who first came up with the idea of charging the judge with a crime to force him off the case. The others agreed, Hendershott said. The next day, the prosecutors filed a criminal charges against the judge, accusing him of bribery, obstruction of justice and hindering a prosecution.

The prosecutors brought the charges “without a shred of evidence that Donahoe had committed any crime,” the ruling said. Starting on page 216, it revealed even more:

The evidence clearly and convincingly suggests that Mr. Thomas and Ms. Aubuchon, together with Chief Deputy Hendershott and Sheriff Arpaio, met on December 9, 2008, (sic) with the intention of stopping Judge Donahoe from issuing a ruling at a hearing scheduled the next day by filing criminal charges against him. That evidence is detailed in full throughout this opinion. Perhaps most telling, however, is the testimony of Sergeant Brandon Luth, who recounted Hendershott’s and Aubuchon’s reactions upon learning that the hearing had been vacated after the direct complaint against Judge Donahoe had been filed. Sgt. Luth testified that Aubuchon “looked pleased” when she mentioned to Sgt. Luth that the hearing had been cancelled. In addition, Sgt. Luth testified that when he handed the direct complaint to Mr. Hendershott and informed him that the hearing had been vacated, Mr. Hendershott uttered the word “checkmate.” This, together with all the evidence, clearly and convincingly suggests that Mr. Thomas and Ms. Aubuchon conspired to muzzle Judge Donahoe.

Were this a criminal case, we are confident that the evidence would establish this conspiracy beyond a reasonable doubt.

That plot, according to the panel, was a violation of federal law, specifically one that “makes it a crime to conspire to injure, oppress, threaten or intimidate any person in the free exercise or enjoyment of a right or privilege secured to him by the US Constitution.”

The judge clearly fell into that category, the panel’s ruling said.

The charges against Donahoe were later thrown out by another judge. Similarly, Arpaio’s investigations of the other 13 county officials he targeted also fell apart, often due to a lack of evidence or rulings that the alleged crimes had taken place so long ago that they were past the point when they could be charged.

The targets of the investigations included all five members of the county Board of Supervisors, three other judges, the county’s top two appointed officials, a high-ranking attorney for the county and two private lawyers.

Thomas charged two of the supervisors with crimes during the feud. Those charges were eventually tossed as well.

Thomas and Aubuchon have denied wrongdoing in the case. Thomas said last week he continues to be the victim of a witch hunt designed to allow corruption to continue in Maricopa County. Aubuchon appealed her disbarment this week and Thomas is expected to do the same soon.

“We must also decide the fate of those children here through no fault of their own and for whom America is the only home they know. Our federal leaders have tried and failed to find a solution. They should set aside political considerations and try to make this right for our country. I am in favor of comprehensive federal legislation that gives these children an opportunity to seek legal status – to pursue earned legalization.” – Albert Gonzales

Rubio initially stated he was against the DREAM Act, but now we are waiting to see his DREAM Act proposal. We are asking Rubio to to support the original DREAM Act — sponsored by Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) sponsored version of S.1545 — the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. We believe it is completely reasonable to ask Republicans to support the original DREAM Act sponsored by Republicans in 2001. Anything short of Hatch’s bill will be recognized as a divisive tactic and as a means to limit political power and issues supporting taxation without representation. According to Ron Hayduk, Professor of Political Science City University of New York (CUNY), immigrant taxation without representation not only challenges the legitimacy of America’s mantle of democratic governance but also provides a rationale and opportunity for organizing a progressive political majority.

Starting May 1, 2012, Lead Co-President and also a Civil Rights and immigration lawyer — Shirl Mora James, will begin a DREAM Act training video series that will keep DREAM Act activists and national Latino leaders UNITED and strong on this issue. The Tequila Party is fully aware of this issue becoming more and more politicized and the Mexican-American matriarchy will not allow our children and our youth to be taken advantage of anymore. We have already lost one of our own children — Joaquin Luna, when he took his own life because he felt he had no hope, and eligible Mexican-American voters in the Southwest will not allow his death to be in vain.

Lastly, if we do not see both Rubio obtaining solid commitments from GOP Senators from all high Hispanic populated states before the beginning of the 2012 autumn season (with Rubio taking the lead) we will consider their discussions of the DREAM Act mere lip service. If junior Senator Rubio is unable to secure commitments from GOP Senators this year, perh

Because Hip-Hop is a reality that transcends the boundaries of the world of music and exists as itself on this planet. It is a culture, a movement, a nation. So what happens when our communities are under attack? WE FIGHT BACK AND IT BECOMES BIGGER THAN HIP-HOP!

Join us Saturday 4/21 2pm-10pm

Everyone apart of this event lives in Arizona & California we could of brought out our allies that we have nationwide but we feel we have more than enough talent here that represents REAL HIP-HOP. In addition we live here; we live the hate that happens here. IT IS UP TO US! To make the change.

Hosted by True-Father of True Skool Radio (Hip-Hop that matters)
Live Hip Hop performances By:

Vprolific, Olmeca, CC Beats, Rae-Rae, Bird City, Kite 93, Bob-Domestic, Verbo Autonomo, Progreso, Funny Bones Crew, The Sarafan Bboy Crew

DJ’s: Bobz-illa, Alias and Pupalactea

Live art by: Angel Diaz, Intoxicated Paintings and Thomas Greyeyes

Tucson Stand up Comedian: Juaquin Murrieta

Spoken Word Artist: Myrlin Hepworth

Guest Speakers: Arrested Estudiantes who led “Undocumented and Unafraid” civil disobedience action

Hip Hop/ Break Dance/ Visual Arts Work shop provided by: B-Boy Kunta, Yazmin Peña & Gina E

“Our Resistance” photography display-Robert Haasch

“Clandesti@s” Photography display by Verbo Autonomo and Diane Ovalle

BRINCA, BRINCA para los Niños!
FREE JUMPY, JUMP for our kids!
FREE REFRESHMENTS!

Authentic home made food for sale to benefit our family and friends in immigration jails. Who are considered criminals for working hard having 2 to 3 jobs to provide for their families.

Community Information Tables:

-Free Healthcare screenings courtesy of Phoenix Urban Healthcare Collective.
-Arizona Teachers for Justice
-HIV/AIDS prevention information courtesy of Maria Jagles
-Black Alliance for Just Immigration
-Tierra Y Libertad Organization
-Ophx

Independent Media for the Hip Hop vs. Arpaio

Photography: Diane Ovalle & Explosive Images
Videography :TXN Productions

DUE TO THE FAMILY/COMMUNITY NATURE OF THE EVENT: This will be an alcohol free event. Thank you.-Puente Human Rights Movement and Artistic Reason AZ

Event:

Hip Hop vs. Arpaio

Saturday, April 21, 2012
2:00pm until 9:30pm

May Day is coming People, let’s remind everyone how important brown people are to the survival of this country which we built!!

This is the May Day call for a general strike, so lets make sure everyone knows about it by posting and re-posting to all city and support groups, as well as printing it out and literally posting to the pillars, trees, telephone poles, doorways, windows, buildings and also handing them out to people walking in the street.

Under Arpaio shows the grassroots resistance to Maricopa County, Arizona’s Sheriff Joe Arpaio who prides himself on being the “toughest sheriff in America”. Arpaio prides himself on immigration raids on migrant and Latino neighborhoods, human rights violations in his jails and wasting hundreds of of millions of taxpayer dollars. Under Arpaio features the grassroots activists from low-income migrant communities, the attorneys, reporters, elected officials, and indigenous people who speak truth to power.

To learn more about the film go to:  www.underarpaio.com

What’s new for Hispanicize 2012, the annual event focused on Latino trends and trendsetters in social media, entertainment, marketing and media? For starters, the event has broadened in its third year to include Latino filmmakers and innovators—not just brands, media, marketers and bloggers relevant to the broader Hispanic community. To be held at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Miami, the event is being billed as a launch pad for creative endeavors, new products, technologies, marketing campaigns, films, and even books targeting Latinos.

If this sounds a bit like an SXSW-inspired turn for an event that premiered as a conference with a PR and blogging focus, that’s by design, assures founder Manny Ruiz: “First, we are not a conference anymore. That’s boring and drab. We are an event,” he says. “Second, I went to SXSW and came away inspired with a vision for a much wider event. It’s PR on steroids. We went way beyond simply increasing PR and social media sessions. This reflects the evolution of PR and blurring of the lines. Film, media, social media—it’s all a vehicle for communicating with this growing demographic. We’re rolling it all together.”

In addition, the event this year will also serve as the stage where important new media companies focused on Hispanics will be unveiled, as well as new ventures, adds Ruiz. “It’s all things Latino and is the iconic annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers,” he says. “It’s the epitome of cool.”

Look no further than the fact that the conference is bringing an unprecedented mega-mansion screening of “Scarface” to Miami on April 13 and you’ll see it’s true. Intrigued? Then read on for more insights into the conference, straight from its founder:
How did last year’s Hispanicize event do? Did you meet your goals?

Every year, the event has evolved. In our first year, we were about trying to provide the marketing industry with the first Hispanic public relations and media event and making it client-driven versus talking to agencies. We accomplished that and set a great foundation for what is now Hispanicize 2012. We wanted to evolve that concept in the second year by adding a focus on social media, including lots of sessions for bloggers. It was fun having bloggers crash the party. That was the new recipe added to an already winning formula. Last year, we saw a 60% growth in attendance over the year before. And this year, we should see even greater growth.
How is this year’s Hispanicize different beyond what you already shared?

I was actually bitten by the SXSW bug hard last year and wanted to change our event then. But it was too late to adjust my content and speakers. So this year, we said we are basically the Hispanic SXSW and we’re taking it to Miami. We’re bringing the event here permanently, and we’re on the path to making it last more days.

Miami is one of the most progressive cities in the states for Latinos: It’s a hub of power, money, influence, business, etc. It’s a city that could become a model for the New America in terms of helping Latinos get to the next level. It’s a city of empowerment and hope, and we want that to inform this event.
Can you provide some data on the Hispanic market’s growth?

Sure, here are a few that may be useful for your readers:

According to the Census, “Hispanics Account for More Than Half of Nation’s Growth in Past Decade” http://bit.ly/tpc7XS

The 2010 Census counted 50.5 million Hispanics in the United States, making up 16.3% of the total population. http://bit.ly/tpc7XS

The nation’s Latino population, which was 35.3 million in 2000, grew 43% over the decade. The Hispanic population also accounted for most of the nation’s growth—56%—from 2000 to 2010. http://bit.ly/tpc7XS

Hispanics, who can be of any race, are the nation’s largest minority group. http://bit.ly/tpc7XS

The buying power of Hispanics exceeded $1 trillion in 2010. By 2015, Packaged Facts forecasts the buying power of the Latino population as a whole will reach $1.3 trillion. http://bit.ly/ekhlmF. According to the Selig Center for Economic Growth, the purchasing power of the Hispanic community is expected to exceed $1.3 trillion by 2013.

Hispanics are overall early adopters of technology/socials media. Latinos are more likely than whites to use Twitter (The Pew Research Center’s Internet & American Life Project). Hispanics have also taken-up Face Book faster than non-Latino whites at 54 vs. 43 percent (Big Research).

Perhaps nothing drives the point home better than a recently released study by 360i Report on Hispanic Digital Influencers. The importance of taping into Hispanics via social media has never been more significant. There are roughly 32.2 million US Hispanics online.

The number of Hispanics online is expected to increase to 42 million by 2015 (Interactive Advertising Bureau). In the past year alone, the number of Hispanics using social media grew by 38 percent versus 16 percent for the general population (comScore).

Why, in particular, have you added film to this? How is that relevant?

I did it for altruistic and ulterior motives alike. I see myself as a filmmaker right now (due to a documentary I’m making, among other projects). But beyond my interest, the real answer is that as we are very carefully adopting the concept of SXSW, we realize film is an exciting component of this program. The broader category beyond film is entertainment. And entertainment marketing is critical and crucial and engaging for bloggers, marketers, etc.—and it’s important to the Latino market, as well. Hispanicize is about spotlighting Latino innovators and trendsetters—and we can amplify those voices, whether they’re in music, film, marketing or whatever.

The way you get to the point of having a Latino Obama in the future is through influencing and impacting culture and magnifying the fact that the culture of Latinos is positive and good. I believe and hope that a hip-hop Latino present will emerge from Hispanicize 2012 and beyond for the future. You don’t get there by NOT expanding your vision. For this year’s conference, it’s film. In future years, it’ll be other things. I want people to think on the level of the Latin Grammies when they think about Hispanicize in the future.
What new tracks have you added that you want to mention here?

Here’s a quick snapshot:

1. Interactive (bloggers and social media): This track features more than 20 sessions exclusively devoted to best practices in social media and working with Latino bloggers. The event will continue to aggressively build on its legacy of bringing Hispanic bloggers together with the brands, agencies and companies that want to work with them. In addition to the blogger sessions, we’ll also feature best practice programs about leveraging Facebook, Twitter and other emerging tools to engage Latino communities online.

If you’re looking for a tip about working with Latinos in this space, it would be not to assume that everything that applies to non-Latinos about social media applies to Latinos.

2. Marketing/Advertising/Public Relations: This track will showcase the largest collection of cutting-edge campaigns from the past year in Hispanic public relations and advertising, the first time both disciplines have been spotlighted this in-depth at one time. Among the sessions will be award-winning case studies from the 2011 HPRA PRemio Awards.

One of the bright spots we’ll showcase is a program titled, “The Power of Musica: An Inside Look at BlackBerry’s Innovative Q’Viva Platform and What We Can Learn About Effectively Marketing to Latinos through Music.” This basically is about a program like “American Idol” for Latinos tied to the brand. It’s hugely successful and is not only cool, but also instructive to marketers and companies who want to reach Latinos.

3. Innovators: This exciting new track consists of a “Conversation With Innovators” series, which will feature A-list Latino celebrities, entrepreneurs and other famous inspiring achievers. This will be a Q&A with a celebrity journalist probing the minds of innovators. One of these will be 19-time Grammy winner Emilio Estefan, who also wrote “The Rhythm of Success: How an Immigrant Produced his Own American Dream.” We’ll be asking him about his discipline as an innovator—his habits of success. One thing he has talked about is that they don’t partner with people. They are very measured about who they tangle themselves with. Having had 19 business partners myself, I understand that line of thinking.

4. Entertainment: Hispanicize 2012 will leverage Miami’s wealth of Latino entertainers and media as well as the event’s ability to attract a Who’s Who of Latino bloggers to help premiere select films and music talent at Hispanicize 2012. Latino artists will also perform at the event’s popular after parties.

We’ll provide attendees with professional development sessions in entertainment, and give them a platform to go to any part of the event and learn show business marketing. We’re also showcasing Latino filmmakers in particular. For many Latinos, we may have the talent but not the resources to do a full film. But short films can be a building block. So we paid attention to this, as independent filmmaking is growing among Latinos. The first film we’ve accepted to spotlight here is called “The History of Space Flight.”
What sessions would you think are most relevant to our readers?

With over 65 sessions and 100+ speakers, it’s not easy to narrow them down. But here are some general topics that might be relevant. Click through for details. We hope to see you there:

Coming of Age: The Latino Electorate in 2012 and the Challenge to Win their Vote
Meet the Latino News and Culture Sites: Huffington Post Latino Voices, Being Latino, FOX News Latino and NBC Latino
Reaching for Relevance: The Future of Multicultural Agencies
The U.S. Census 2012 Update: An In-Depth Look at the Latest Numbers and Their Implications

And here are some blogger sessions:

Secret Salsa: How To Create Authentic Brand Ambassadorships And Campaigns With Latino Food Bloggers
Los Geeks 3.0: Meet The Latino Tech Bloggers
Red Carpet Rumba: Latino Entertainment Bloggers and Media Discuss How to Score Coverage in their Platforms

~Brian Pittman

http://www.commpro.biz

Hollywood, CA -  This years 16th Annual Radio Aztlan Music Festival will be held at the University Theatre on the University of California, Riverside campus on Saturday, April 14, 2012.

Now, in its 16th consecutive year, a collaborative project between UCR Chicano Student Programs and KUCR 88.3 fm, the Radio Aztlan Music Festival has become a highly anticipated and popular event. The Festival not only successfully presents high quality entertainment but also strives to develop a cultural bridge and promote the beauty and social value of Chicano music. This year’s headliner performances will include, but are not limited to: Little Joe y La Familia, Salvador Santana, Blanca, and the Groove Time All Stars featuring BB Wolf.

The singer, who has long battled substance abuse issues, was arrested at 2 p.m. in the Los Angeles suburb for possession of narcotics with intent to sell, reports E! News and TMZ, the latter of which stated that LAPD officers observed DeBarge participating in an alleged drug deal near the 101 Freeway. Police confirmed to the outlets that he was booked and released on a $30,000 bail and is due in court on April 9.

This isn’t the R&B singer’s first run-in with the law. Since 2001, he’s been arrested three times for drug possession. In the mid-’80s, he was also arrested for domestic violence and vandalism. In 2008, he was sentenced to two years in prison for a drug bust. Back in 2008, he was sentenced to two years in prison for a drug bust.

Following his release, he attempted to get his music career back on track. In 2010, he released a well-reviewed album, titled “Second Chances,” which was nominated for two Grammys including Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song. He had planned to go on tour in support of the record in 2011 but he checked into rehab and wound up canceling the tour.

El DeBarge comes from a musical family that includes three brothers, all of whom teamed to form the group DeBarge in the late 1970s. Their biggest R&B hits came courtesy of “Rhythm of the Night” and “Love Me in a Special Way.” His brother James was once married to Janet Jackson.

Miami, FL – March 20, 2012 Cary Stuart and Quarter Water Productions capture a first-handed look at Immortal Technique’s childhood and adolescence, his emergence into the Hip-Hop scene, and his empowering music and philanthropic works that have made him a revolutionary icon.

The double-DVD documentary features in-depth conversations with major figures such as Chuck D., Dr. Cornel West, Ice T, and Woody Harrelson, along with personal commentary from close music friends AKIR, DJ Green Lantern, ILL BILL, Diabolic, and many others. Immortal Technique has spent recent years touring relentlessly, performing across the United States and overseas in Colombia, Sweden, Amsterdam, and more. The film culminates with his expedition in Afghanistan for the launching of the Amin Institue, an orphange, school, and medical facility established by Immortal Technique and Omeid International.

“[Immortal Technique] symbolize[s] the voice of truth all around the world in the name of rap music and Hip Hop.” – Chuck D

The Amin Institute was financed independently of corporate funding, with over 60K raised from Immortal Technique concert and album sales. Immortal Technique and partner Omeid International opened the Amin Institute doors in March 2009, enrolling its first class of to 10 orphaned boys. As a testament to his involvement and commitment to the cause, Immortal Technique spent two weeks in Kabul where he assisted with the final construction, hiring of staff, and procurement of supplies, as well as being part of the opening ceremony. He also traveled to nearby regions of Kabul to raise awareness and gain insight toward the people of Afghanistan.

“The Amin Institute will be giving [children] a place to live and a chance to learn and rebuild their own nation.” – Immortal Technique

To create the documentary, Cary Stuart personally captured seven years worth of filming combined with rare, archived footage from Immortal Technique’s early adolescence and pre-career rap battle days. The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique contains a second-disc with extended performances clips, interviews, and other extras and will be released in Spring 2012, followed by the highly anticipated release of his 5th album, The Middle Passage.

About Immortal Technique

Born in Peru, Felipe Coronal emigrated to Harlem, NY at a young age. Growing up on the streets of New York, the young man became enamored with Hip Hop culture, but eventually graduated to state prison. He was released with a sharpened focus on music. After dominating the New York battle circuit, he followed with the release of his first album, Revolutionary Vol. 1., an instant word-of-mouth sensation that catapulted him to a national spotlight, gaining tons of attention from the media including a feature on The Source’s “Unsigned Hype.” Since, Immortal Technique toured worldwide across the US, South America, Europe, and Australia. He’s headlined major festivals including Paid Dues, Rock The Bells, SXSW, and many others. He’s released four studio projects and has charted on Billboard’s Top 10 Independent Albums, along with notable appearances on Russia TV, Al Jazeera News, URB Magazine, XXL, and countless others. He goes beyond his music as an advocate of justice and equality through many charitable works with immigrant groups, youth detention centers, the preservation of the South Central Farm, gang workshops, and more. In 2009, he partnered with Omeid International to build the Amin Institute, an orphanage, school, and medical facility in Afghanistan, which was funded by profits from album and ticket sales. Cary Stuart of Quarter Water Productions captures Immortal Technique’s journey leading up to the construction and opening of the Amin Institute in the upcoming documentary, The (R)evolution of Immortal Technique, slated for Spring 2012 release, followed by the release of a new album.

For more info:
Http://www.viperrecords.com/index.php/artists/immortal-technique

This energetic LA band offers a musical interpretation of the state of the American life from a multicultural point of view.

“This record picks up where many artists left off in the early 70s,” says guitarist Michael Sanders.

Several Upcoming So. Cal Shows!

Vesper Public Relations. — Armed with a powerful and poignant message, new representatives of the hidden beauty and multi-dimensional spirit of LosAngeles, One Tribe Nation releases its new album “We Are the One”, the band’s musical reflections of the good, the bad, and the immense potential of America.

“I can tell you first hand that this group and their latest rola is a must for those that wanna feel that sweet Latino pride when listening to a record” says Frank Miranda President/CEO Star Sound Music Group – Hollywood, CA

In support of their upcoming album, the band is already scheduled for multiple performances and promotional interviews in the Southern California:

On The Rox (West Hollywood) on March 22
Max Steiner’s (Long Beach) on March 29
Radio Show: “Indies in Motion” (Hollywood) April 16
The Mint (Los Angeles) April 27
http://www.themintla.com/artists/detail/one-tribe-nation

“We Are The One” is an album that consists of 11 tracks, including the politically charged title “The Enemy”, the love song “Don’t Let Me Down”, “The Only One”, “We Are The One”, “San Francisco”, “Free My Pain”, “Room To Breathe” , “Free My Pain”, “Don’t Let Me Down”, “Becky’s Song”, “Mended Heart” and the outspoken “It’s Time”, a track whose performance on the steps of City Hall during OccupyLA inspired a video by renowned filmmaker Leonardo Bondani, whose body of work includesMalditaVecindad, Tijuana No, Kid Frost, and El Vuh.

Check out the video “It’s Time” (Director’s Cut) a tribute to the world-wide movement inspired by Occupy Wall Street, that is continuously updated to include new footage as movement progresses.

Although the band was formerly a solo project for guitarist Sanders, this new record is true collaboration in which band members, Sanders, (vocalist) Quetzal Guerrero,and (bassist) David Filice,and (drummer) David Cowan contributed in a more creatively democratic process with the guidance of (producer) Chris Baseford, who’s worked with such heavy weights as Tommy Lee, John 5, and Rob Zombie, delivers the band’s diverse vision with a powerful driving punch that’s sure to keep listeners rocking and even dancing as they listen.

They also brought in session players Dave Schulz (Goo Goo Dolls, Berlin) on keys and well known and respected percussionists Chuck Prada(Sergio Mendes, Michael Jackson, Kelis) and Daniel de Los Reyes (Jennifer Lopez, Sting). The result is an honest portrayal of America today: A mosaic of love, strength, politics and its local repercussions, and the personal power to speak the truth and effect change starting with the individual.

“We really wanted to make music with substance that is relevant and inspirational to the listener,” says Quetzal Guerrero. The singer says that growing up as multicultural/multilingual American has always helped him understand and connect with different demographics of people.

“In our new album I believe we do exactly that, through our wide range of rhythms, styles and lyrics, One Tribe Nation attempts to find a common ground with everyone and connect with them on a musical level,” says the vocalist.

“For us, it’s not about blue, red, left or right, or any other device that’s used to keep us fighting amongst ourselves. It’s about those who build and those who destroy, and the reality is, we all choose a side in this battle by virtue of the decisions we make in our own lives each and every day,” says Michael Sanders, band-leader and guitarist.

One Tribe Nation Members:

Michael Sanders: Guitar
Quetzal Guerrero: Vocal
David Filice: Bass
David Cowan (YoungProfessor): Drums
Daniel de los Reyes: Percussion
Chuck Prada: Percussion
Dave Schulz: Keys

For more information about One Tribe Nation, visit:
http://onetribenation.com
Press Kit:
http://www.sonicbids.com/onetribenation

Contact: Press
Mariluz González/Vesper PublicRelations
[email protected]
(818) 667-6403
www.vesperpublicrelations.com