Originating from Cedral, San Luis Potosí, Mexico, Vagón Chicano—affectionately
dubbed "La Máquina de la Música"—was established in 1989 by the Torres Gloria
brothers: Alfredo (bass and lead vocals), Eleazar (accordion, second vocals, and
director), Rodolfo (bajo sexto and second vocals), José Luis (drums), and Raúl
(percussion and second vocals). Their moniker reflects their childhood
fascination with passing trains and admiration for popular Chicano music groups
of the era. Initially balancing roles as primary school music teachers, the
brothers secured instruments through state...