The Latin rock band Los Lobos is a five-piece group from East Los Angeles, California. They are best known for their Grammy Award-winning cover of Ritchie Valens' 'La Bamba' and their original song 'Kiko and the Lavender Moon'. The band has been active since 1973 and has released over 20 albums, including their most recent album, Gates of Gold, in 2015. Los Lobos has been praised for their unique blend of traditional Mexican music with rock and roll, blues, and other genres.