Garcia's Rumba Band
Dateca. 1945
Mediumgelatin silver print
Dimensions7 3/8 × 9 7/16 in. (18.8 × 23.9 cm)
ClassificationsPhotography
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of John Airy
Object numberPA1982.180.657
DescriptionThis image depicts a publicity photograph of Sam Garcia (center) and his band, Garcia's Rumba Band, sitting on a stage with their musical instruments at 2815 Lincoln Park Avenue in Los Angeles, California. The band consists of four men. The instruments they are playing include maracas, bongos, a trumpet, and the drums. A single microphone sits in front of the group. The group sits behind a small fence made of bamboo. A small sign on the fence reads "Rumba - Matinee Every Sunday. Free Instructions 3 P.M. to 6 P.M. Conga. Tango". The writing on the back of the photograph reads "Sam Garcia. 2815 Lincoln Park Ave. C.A. 4930. Los Angeles California. Garcia's Rumba Band. The piano player sings -solos and with trios. The trumpet player double violin and sings -solos and with trios. The drummer sings with trios. We play Rumba tangos and Conga and Spanish folk songs and American music. Now playing at the Rancho Grande in Hollywood. Available Sept. 13th. If you need and orchestra please write soon".
On View
Not on viewTerms
Locale
ca. 1943
July 17, 1970
ca. 1940
