Pistolera’s accordion-driven cumbias reside on the border ‘tween Brooklyn & Mexico.  Here’s their video for “Policia” from their record En Este Camino:

Check them out at the 92Y Tribeca, this Friday, 1.8.10 @ 8 PM. San Francisco agency Trouble Worldwide & NYC world label Barbès have brought together a motley of bands that crisscross borders, sounds, and sensibilities!

For the band’s website: http://www.pistolera.net/