David Hidalgo

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David Hidalgo

David Hidalgo (born October 6 1954 in Los Angeles, California) is a singer/songwriter, best known for his work with the band Los Lobos.

In addition to his work with Los Lobos, Hidalgo frequently plays instruments such as accordion and guitar for other artists' releases, including

• Buckwheat Zydeco (multiple projects),
• T Bone Burnett (self titled 1986 album),
• Peter Case (The Man with the Blue Post Modern Fragmented Neo-Traditionalist Guitar),
• Elvis Costello (harmony vocal on King of America),
• Crowded House (multiple projects),
• John Lee Hooker (multiple projects),
• Roy Orbison (King of Hearts),
• Ozomatli (multiple projects),
• Dolly Parton (Treasures),
• Pierce Pettis (Chase the Buffalo),
• Paul Simon (Graceland),
• Tonio K. (Olé),
• Suzanne Vega (99.9° F),
• Tom Waits (multiple projects),
• the 1994 tribute to songwriter Mark Heard,

and many others.

Hidalgo's songs have been covered by the Jerry Garcia Band, Waylon Jennings, Bonnie Raitt and others.

External links

• AMG