Carlos L. Cortez is a California based singer / songwriter / multidisciplinary artist with a background in theater and music production. Born in South Central Los Angeles, raised in Michoacán, Mexico, now based out of Salinas, California. Carlos is the founder and one of the many brains behind Qiensave. His travels, being self-taught and his art background have influenced his raw style of playing and inventive way of composing. Influences range from Manu Chao, Cafe Tacvba to The Beatles and Woody Guthry, Bronco, Frank Zappa, Selena, Kumbia Kings, and more…