Martha Gonzalez
Echoes from East LA: Martha Gonzalez’s Journey Through Music, Activism, and Artivism
Martha Gonzalez is an accomplished artist, activist, and scholar known for her significant contributions to the East Los Angeles 90s music and art scene. A member of the Grammy-winning band Quetzal, Gonzalez’s work extends beyond music into community activism, mainly through her book Chican@ Artivistas: Music, Community, and Transborder Tactics in East Los Angeles. In the book, she explores the intersections of music, community-building, and resistance, drawing from her experiences as a Chicana artist navigating the complexities of the East LA cultural landscape.
