Chicano Batman: 'Itotiani' SXSW 2016 | NPR MUSIC FRONT ROW

Sometimes if feels as if the crowds at Stubb's BBQ during SXSW are just too cool to dance. But not tonight. Southern California's Chicano Batman sent waves of velvet-sounding Chicano soul out over the audience at Stubb's - think 1970s-era guitar and organ funk played by a band outfitted in quicenera tuxedos. When the band shifted into a high energy cumbia I saw spontaneous dancing breaking out on the dirt floor of the outdoor venue.
Chicano Batman is one of a handful of Latin alternative bands that are reaching diverse audiences mesmerized by their oh-so-groovy sound and Chicano soul aesthetic. And tonight was another one of those nights.
CREDITS
Producers: Saidah Blount, Mito Habe-Evans, Otis Hart; Technical Director: Josh Rogosin; Director: Mito Habe-Evans; Videographers: Nickolai Hammar, Katie Hayes Luke, Cameron Robert, A.J. Wilhelm, Lizzie Chen; Editor: Kara Frame; Audio: Timothy Powell/Metro Mobile; Assistant Audio Engineer: Loretta Rae; Production Assistants: Erin Conlon, Nathan Gaar; Special Thanks: SXSW, Stubb's BBQ; Executive Producer: Anya Grundmann.
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[@Paen_events]

I cried the first time i heard them and it was this song. Granted i was on 2 acid tabs but god their music changed me

[@andreacontreras4580]

I cried when i saw them in a concert,with this song,three days ago:') was awesome

[@Under_myvoodoo]

Beautiful 😂

[@jamesonowens5657]

ftw!

[@mikes8079]

I’m crying all over again rn

[@donellematthews953]

The way to go man!!!

[@ivancantoran9785]

I’ve seen Chicano Batman live twice , about 5 years apart and I can say hands down this is the song that ignites some kind of chemical reaction in the crowd. Keep doing what you do can’t wait to see you again

[@freakoutart6396]

I just saw them live this month!! They are each so incredibly talented!!

[@BurningTirez]

Dudes singing, playing guitar and keyboard. Thats hardcore.

[@thecapone45]

BurningTirez didn’t really notice that. Damn. You’re right.

[@psychonauturiel005]

It's only like 2 chords lol

[@tigerbait134]

Check out dovydas’s channel

[@andonibaronestrada3120]

We latinos sending good vibes to the world.

[@senorjalapeno3937]

Andoni Baron Estrada We're not latinos buddy... Pura gente indigena homie

[@theroachman253]

Eduardo Arredondo troll

[@sentlakometstliguerramolin746]

Me en encantan

[@andonibaronestrada3120]

The Marshals Are Dead Soy mexicano, homie, todos los mexicanos son latinos.

[@skatema1111]

Andoni Baron Estrada and drugs

[@daisyash4726]

They deserve fame and fortune

[@somenothing7914]

and all my bitches. everything!

[@allupinya5938]

Daisy Ash might corrupt and ruin therm though. It happens to the best of them

[@mxntishiphop]

Daisy Ash yes they fucking do

[@bongload1052]

😱😂. THis is the BEST band I've heard in years. 58 yr old guitar player. 🍻 Total cool groove . ➕ fantastic musicianship. 👂

[@jdherrera4012]

Can I say this is simply amazing!!! Can’t wait for them to perform in Salt Lake City. Love to smoke some trees and have Chicano Batman on the speakers while I space out and think about my childhood and what life is now. Enjoy y’all’s day im lifted 🤣🥴

[@BravoSolid]

east LA putting it on, YET AGAIN :]

[@lindajuarezespinosa6951]

Chicano Batman es de las mejores esencias de la música chicana

[@liliaperez9386]

Su piel tiene el color del mazapán 💟

[@xlilia20]

Con ojos fijos hacía el cielo, con pulmones abiertos al mar ❣

[@andrew45serrano]

Nice song to sit back and smoke a joint to

[@thecapone45]

Andrew Serrano I've done exactly that!! And drink!

[@radskatej8854]

Andrew Serrano I've done that so many times and it's always an even better experience

[@somenothing7914]

oh definitely

[@alejandrosalazar6445]

Doing it right now!

[@isaiahsdead]

Smokin joints Nd slapping this in 2019

[@ektorgarcia3591]

I remember some of these guys playing back in Boyle Heights and West LA. Son chingones! Good luck and keep on making good music!

[@anymendez1421]

Quién la escucha en enero 2020. ❤️ Te amo Tony diaz

[@dessi4408]

ive been dying to see them live ughh'

[@lifeofjulo2687]

salty atom They are really good live if you have the chance don't miss out on them. They definitely know how to kill it live and their vibes and stage presence is amazing !

[@rolandcortez2588]

salty atom Come to long beach on November 11, they're going to be here

[@OfficialDjTalksick]

COVID ruined my plans 3 times after I already paid I still am trying to see them

[@pookela4765]

I heard the name before but just heard this song on a Smirnoff commercial and I'm a instant fan

[@leodzepe]

The Smirnoff commercial was filmed in the same restaurant that "Cycles of Existantial Rhyme" was filmed

[@Nonse7se]

This was on a Smirnoff commercial?!

[@Omoaye]

@@Nonse7se😂😂😂

[@cristinanungaray3846]

My best friend and I use to sit in the car late at night smoking a blunt while listening to this.

[@tigerbait134]

Amen

[@danielaguillon974]

Most legendary performance ever. No cap. This shit hard af live. Life changing bruh. Alv

[@thecapone45]

Love this song with a passion it's my chill song when I drink and smoke.

[@veroconpaz]

We need more of this in the music industry! Itotianiiiiii!!

[@eliscar5147]

I love how Arenas gets into the music! Much love for these guys.

[@RuloRevueltas]

From LA to latinoamercia and the whole world!

[@nicolasrestreposabogal8211]

El baterista es mi primo 😎, grande chicano Batman

[@brandonvaladez4799]

Not gonna lie, i teared up listening to this

[@andreacontreras4580]

Me too,three days ago,in their concert

[@WeCulture_]

The line “Su piel tiene el color a mazapán” is so sexy in my opinion.

[@brendafrayre1661]

I'm a rave girl and never thought I would listen to chicano music until heard them for first time at Coachella and I'm totally obsessed with this sound and the vibe, this is my favorite song

[@verdaylove]

Que chiva grupooo!! Straight out of Los Angeles!

[@MuZiC199ChIcK]

Omg I can't wait to see them in Chicago, my favs since my freshman year of high school 😭

[@brunopintor7577]

Esta canción es un abrazo y una carcajada

[@sebastianperezlopez9940]

Me gusta esta versión en vivo, grande Chicano Batman!!

[@s.j.terrones968]

Timing is Superb! Band is TIGHT!

[@lovelytatz400]

Ritmo del puro puro... que llega hasta el corazón.

[@andy118111]

Going to see them in November! So excited 😭💕

[@thecapone45]

First time I heard this song it was a euphoric experience.

[@TheValleho]

They’re so good live ❤️

[@franny7084]

They're coming to Phoenix! Freaking excited!They're amazing.

[@rosalia12ful]

I’m hooked with this!

[@thecapone45]

Escuchando en 2020

[@davidalejandrosanchezherna458]

Weeeey, el performance de en este video es lo que hace que esta hermosa canción me llegue al alma más profundamente cada vez que lo veo. Los vi en el festival Hipnosis el noviembre pasado en CDMX y su show estuvo rifadísimooo. ¡¡Los amo, hermanos Chicanos!!

[@maaxalvarez]

what a performance

[@slightlyhyped2682]

This band is so under rated. Bardo is a time traveler !! Love CB 🔥

[@keilagonzalez2649]

My ovaries truly are screaming at 2:40-2:55 😩
So goood. They were feeling the music.

[@lucitadebunbury2394]

Wow! Fantasticos

[@Mycrazylittlehead]

Lookin like about to drop some fire bars with his hair like That

[@jesusrodriguez242]

I was there!

[@lucafumagalli3636]

we whant him! here in italy!

[@ericklopez1750]

Mi hija se llamará Itotiani ❤️❤️

[@perlaagustinpizarro3507]

mind blowing

[@Jstoney127]

Sounds like American Soul and Funk music mixed with Tejano! Very cool!

[@vitoriaportilho4185]

It only gets better 😭❤️

[@nenasanchez8554]

I LOVE CHICANO BATMAN!!!

[@thecapone45]

Still listening.

[@El_Taco72]

Love this band!!!!

[@ricardoavila4978]

Alvrg los amo pinches genios!!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@aldog4176]

My Favorite Song!

[@jorgeagarcias326]

Que chingonada.

[@BIGBamBam86]

cant wait to see them july 1st

[@andreacontreras4580]

How was it?

[@cristianventura5531]

my favorite!

[@miguelcruz5435]

Yeah MAN , this band is like when I heard the band (LOVE) not in comparison but in collections of all there song list know what I mean original act RAZA AH👍👏🇲🇽✌

[@fstrokes]

Quiero conocer a Itotiani 😍

[@quietmtz1871]

Dope!

[@Jo0rG33e]

Como siempre enseñandome canciones chingonas

[@07mainengthao]

OMG 1:06. My ovaries just exploded.

[@lilibethmireles5990]

La acabo de escuchar ❤️

[@emilianopereda7643]

Qué buen jam

[@RissaPincel]

Su piel tiene el color del mazapan😊

[@jamesonowens5657]

All the dislikes are from the fire department. If you're here in 2021 you are a legend.

[@axelsantos5000]

Rolon🇲🇽💙

[@ggandurmomandurmom]

i wish i was there

[@ecampy1]

In the words of Eve 🐾 “shake ya a**es” I love Chicano Batman’s music

[@chakka13]

WOW!!!!!!

[@jaclyngonzalez418]

♥️

[@homar3211]

Does anybody knows the name of the organ pedal effect?

[@kc-99]

Yesssssssssssss

[@yournostroleeoleeolees.]

SUPERDOPE!!! LIKE MADD SUPERDOPE!!! STUFF!!

[@nenasanchez8554]

Ohhh yeah~

[@MrAtlas4]

Coming here after hearing it on OUTER BANKS NETFLIX

[@ernestohernandez3814]

I love how he rubs these spanish songs in my ear and face.

[@rubendario3962]

Buenos humos

[@bellaluna1111]

i got in a car accident while this song was playing

[@mrmojorisin4249]

A huevo

[@tonifleming1433]

Oh my...

[@eduardoalvrz8836]

Quien será itotiani??? Solo puedo imaginarla.... 😔

[@mdiaz4669]

Se refiere a una figura azteca; una bailarina

[@Freemindz418]

🖤😀😀

[@GnarWax]

Everytime i look at the singer i think of the painter from Blood In Blood Out

[@MangotasticX]

Denzel Apangchan you mean cruzito

[@alejandromarquez4576]

Pinches gringos: this band should be in a SuperBowl halftime show along with Angelica García.

[@antoniusmilesdale6120]

I just bought a lb of schwagg and got a 22 after listening to this

[@pedrolevihonoratofarias1814]

Outer banks ...

[@adrianviviano6382]

Chicanos aztecas

[@ronaldmamaniapanqui7907]

Venia a deprimirme pero me siento bien 🙃

[@xlilia20]

Definitivamente no es su mejor live, ellos son buenísimo en vivo pero aquí no sé qué sucedió. De todos modos lo perdono porque los amo

[@mya.3372]

what? what do u think is wrong with it

[@gyo__thic]

this makes me high

[@llkoolbean4935]

Rico

[@bayoman9]

Son la riata.

[@Xnayer16]

LA is a Little Mexico.

[@ed80272]

ok... why did he turn the volume of his keyboard ALL THE way up... drowning the guitar and base... even his own singing.?

[@MannyKimchi]

i don't know what you're talking about xD

[@Pleymalo]

thats another thing you can do when you are playing live, fool aroung with your own songs

[@barryklus]

This is live ! That's the beauty of live music; one can get a little creative with a tune.

[@barryklus]

Also he's the leader so he can do what he wants!!

[@mamberroielking3623]

eso es lo que le da su toque mexicano

[@alexalex-fp2fo]

muy devendra benhart! no malo!

[@luispertuzdelarosa5784]

ringo ramirez no le veo mucho parecido a Devendra Banhart. Aunque ambos artistas son excelentes!

[@elsuperfomie]

(Y)

[@OswaldoBecerradiez10]

MACHETE

[@listowec]

@01:22 sus pelos xd