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We have the pleasure to talk to the family of Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Ritchie Valens. He was the first Chicano to reach such accomplishments.

On this episode of Talk of the Bay, From the Streets, host Omar Dieguez interviewed multiple members of the Ritchie Valens family, including his brother’s daughters Brenda Morales and Bly Morales Chandler, and Bly’s husband Mike Chandler. Learn about the family which nurtured Ritchie Valens, including the relationship he had with his brother, Bob Morales. Locals will relish hearing about the world premiere of the film, “La Bamba” in Watsonville. This show warms your heart with all the memories and reflections of a family filled with love, loss, laughter and togetherness. We will discuss his music his brother Bob and his family originally from San Fernando Valley who later moved to Watsonville, California. We will also talk about about the upcoming remake of the movie La Bamba!