Mezquita: Califas del Rock: la historia de una banda culto en edad oro Rock Andaluz

In the late 1970s, a group of young people decided to blend the Arab influences of Andalusian culture with the power of 1970s progressive and psychedelic rock. Thus was born Mezquita, a band that created something never heard before. This book invites you to explore their story from the inside. You'll learn the story of four restless young men: Randy López, José Rafa Rosso, Paco López "Roscka," and Rafael Zorrilla "el Pelu"--long before the world discovered them, when they were still rehearsing as the trio Expresión, dreaming of a sound all their own. You'll discover how the Rota naval base became an unexpected gateway to new musical horizons, and how Andalusia pulsed to the rhythm of a vibrant scene known to few, alongside other bands that were beginning to succeed, such as Medina Azahara in Córdoba or Triana in Seville. Mezquita released two seminal LPs at that time: Recuerdos de mi tierra and Califas del rock... Albums that are revered today in Japan, in Italy, in any corner where progressive rock is taken seriously. Here you'll find the stories behind them: the nights in the studio, the grueling tours, the encounters with figures like Mariskal Romero, and also the lost battles against an industry that would soon turn its gaze toward Madrid. The author has delved into archives, spoken with the protagonists, and corrected errors that had persisted for decades. The result is an intimate and rigorous portrait of musicians who transformed their world through experimentation and talent. A work that bears witness to one of the most powerful and creative moments in 20th-century Andalusia.