Nuevo Latinx-RnB influenced by the rhythms, cadences and vocal stylings of American (hip hop, jazz, soul) and Afro-Caribbean (cumbia, salsa, cha-cha, son) in English and Spanish. Original compositions and reimagined classics available online.
Louda y Los Bad Hombres, the Bay Area’s combo of Nuevo Latinx live and studio music. The crew is organized by vocalist and lyricist, Laura Camacho along with composer and arranger, Leo Nava. Their collaborative reimagination of sounds and rhythms is rooted in traditional Afro-Latin repertoire - aka - the music they grew up listening to (cumbia, salsa, son cubano y mas!) Their university studies of jazz and classical history and technique, speaks in every practice and performance. An exclamation of the music’s value in community, this group will keep you dancing.
Melismatic melodies, creative arrangements and varying instrumentation of nostalgic original compositions and unforgettable renditions of popular favorites for international audiences.
Cover Art By La Bamba Studios
Cover Art By La Bamba Studios
Cover Art By La Bamba Studios
Cover Art By La Bamba Studios
Cover Art By La Bamba Studios
Cover Art By La Bamba Studios
Leo
Guitarist, Composer
Leo Nava ‘s interest in music began at three years old in the backyard of his Tia’s house warming party . A mariachi band had been hired to play, and they found their biggest fan in little Leo, who stood in front of them, enamored, through the whole party. Since then Leo has spent a lifetime studying, composing, teaching, and playing music. He graduated from the California Jazz Conservatory in 2016 with a BM in Jazz Studies. Since then he has focused on teaching and composing and arranging music for Louda y Los Bad Hombres. His goal is to blend music from his Latinx heritage with modern jazz and hip-hop.
Dave
Percussionist
Dave Eagle is a Berkeley native who has been playing percussion before he could walk. His musical abilities were greatly influenced by his father, who is a conga drummer and a collector of world music, and Capoeira Mestre who introduced him to Brazilian culture and music. Now you can find him in the community playing weekly at a church and at many senior centers throughout the Bay Area. He also plays most nights at local venues with different bands, playing many styles and instruments; including: New Orleans, Boogie and Blues washboard, Brazilian, Latin, Reggae and more. Dave lives his life trying to spread the love of music to make people happy and dance!
Louda
Vocalist, Songwriter
Laura Camacho, a Chicago native, has been creating in the Bay Area since 2017. Beginning her classical career at Jones College Prep, she pursued a BA in Music at Northeastern Illinois University, where she took part in classical, theatrical and jazz ensembles. From 2011 to 2014, she began her commercial assent into the music industry joining Chicago ska band, Run and Punch. Without haste, she launched her solo career as LOUDA. Since 2017, LOUDA y Los Bad Hombres has been a collaborative ensemble of Art, Music and community narratives. Switching stages, Laura is also a music teacher and MC/host.
Jeff
Graphic/Visual Designer, Percussionist
Jeff Gomez is a graphic artist and musician living in San Francisco. He has been drawing since before he can walk. In highschool he picked up guitar and drums to further his creative adventures. He left his Southern California home to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration at California College of the Arts in San Francisco. His style in art, music and life has always been influenced by the vibrant colors and melodies of his Mexican American upbringing, and his curiosity and admiration of all cultures.
Learn more about Jeff Gomez creations and designs, visit https://labamba.design/
Marley
Bassist, Arranger
Marley Edwards is from Redwood City. He started playing electric bass about 15 years ago, and then moved to stand up bass not long after. He has studied Jazz music for 8 years, first at the College of San Mateo, and then at the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley where he received a B.M. in Jazz studies from in May 2019. Marley is interested in playing different styles of music in an authentic way, especially music from other countries. Hearing music from his mother’s home country of Nicaragua has no doubt led to this interest.
Alex, Percussion
Featured on studio recordings and live performances from 2018 - 2023
Morgan, Piano
Featured on studio recordings and live performances from 2018 - 2019