María Juana Rodriguez is above all a free woman. Immersed in music from an early age, she quickly asserted her strong personality, imposing her talents as a musician and her crystal voice within the essentially male circle of musicians that she met at the time. At barely 20 years old, she was the first woman to join a Mariachi band. At the end of year 1981, during the Guadalajara ferias, a meeting would change her destiny : Robert de Chambourcy, a European tourist traveling in the country, with whom she fell deeply in love. The passion was shared, but this love seemed impossible… The young dandy gave her his precious ukulele as a farewell gift before returning home.
María Juana willl never see the man from the Guadalajara ferias again but will always remain faithful to him in her heart, him the father of her children. From their ill-fated passion two boys were born on July 14, 1982. Los hermanos Diego y Sancho.
With Ukulele Boboys it's not just about mariachis, it's not only about ukulele. It's about Sancho and Diego, two brothers to whom you inevitably become attached. For their sharp, fraternal, sincere and generous musicality and their incredible covers. For their whimsical, energetic, eccentric, comical personality and their sense of humour.
With Sancho and Diego, let’s musically dive into a quirky universe that sweats an absurd heat. Let's swim in a collective fever conducive to smiles. The song selection, the beauty of voices and harmonies, the quality of the musical arrangements, the rhythmic energy, and a good dose of derision are the ingredients of a crazy and joyful rock performance.
Body and soul, Sancho and Diego draw on the infinite global heritage of pop music and put on their mariachi outfit for a journey beyond their roots. Rediscover cult songs thanks to two ukuleles, four boots, a looper and few damn effects. Caramba !
ACE OF BASE, All that she wants – The BANGLES, Eternal Flame - The BEATLES, Eight days a week - BEE GEES, How deep is your love – BILLIE EILISH, Bad Guy – BLUR, Boys and Girls - BRITNEY SPEARS, Baby, one more time / Oops I did it again / Toxic – CHARLES & EDDIE, Would I lie to you - DALIDA, Salama ya salama - DANIEL BALAVOINE, Le chanteur - DAVID BOWIE, Starman - DONNA SUMMER, I feel love - The DOORS, Light my fire - DUSTY SPRINGFIELD, The son of a preacher man – EAGLES, Hotel california – EARTH WIND & FIRE, Fantasy – The EVERLY BROTHERS, Little suzie – FRANCE GALL, Résiste – FRANCIS CABREL, Murs de poussière - GAINSBOURG, Initials B.B - JOE DASSIN, Dans les yeux d’Émilie / Siffler sur la colline – The KINKS, Sunny afternoon - LOS LOBOS, Canción del mariachi - LED ZEPPELIN, Kashmir - LENNY KRAVITZ, It ain't over baby till it’s over - MARIE MYRIAM, L'oiseau et l'enfant - MICHAEL JACKSON, Black or White - MICHAEL SEMBELLO, Maniac - The OFFSPRING, Come out and play - PHARRELL WILLIAMS, Happy – QUEEN, Don’t stop me now - RADIOHEAD, No surprises - RAY PARKER JUNIOR, Ghostbusters - RITA MITSOUKO, Marcia Baila – ROGER GLOVER, Love is all – SHOCKING BLUE, Venus - SIMON & GARFUNKLE, Mrs Robinson - SPICE GIRLS, Wannabe – SUPERGRASS, Allright - SUPERTRAMP, Take a long way home - SURVIVOR, Eye of the tiger – TECHNOTRONICS, Pump the jam - TOTO, Hold the line – The TURTLES, Happy Together - The WHO, Can't explain – ZOUK MACHINE, Maldòn