Backed by U.S. alt-country outfit
Calexico and produced by frontman Joey Burns,
DePedro is the debut album from one of their regular session musicians, Jairo Zavala, aka
Depedro. Combining Latin rock with flamenco, contemporary folk and ambient electronica, the 2008 release includes the singles "Como el Viento" and "La Memoria," a cover version of
Jorge Ben's "Comanche" and a track co-written with
Amparanoia and Eldys Vega, "Don't Leave Me Now." ~ Jon O'Brien