La Santa Cecilia is an American band based in Los Angeles, California[1] that plays a blend of cumbia, bossa nova,[2] and boleros, among other styles.

[2] The band seeks to represent a US bicultural identity, both immersed in modern music but still close to their Latin American influences and Mexican heritage.

La Santa Cecilia's influence ranges from cumbia, Afro-Cuban, bossa nova, folk,[2] mariachi, rock, blues,[4] bolero, rancheras, norteño and jazz.

[3] Influential artists include Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, Miles Davis, Mercedes Sosa, and Ramon Ayala.

[3] The band released a video for "Ice El Hielo," in collaboration with filmmaker Alex Rivera and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network.