Take a journey into South Omaha's world of Latino music and the commencement of various bands throughout South Omaha's history.
In South Omaha, the presence of Mexican immigrant dates as far back as the 1930's, culture and traditions followed along, and served as pillars of resilience for the local hispanic community
1930s Josefine (Jay) Gomez, Eduarda Rodiguez, Marta Gomez


1940s Arturo Huerta, ?, Frank 'Chico' Gomez

1940s (top) Leo Deloa, Arturo Huerta, Juan Barrientos, (bottom) Martin Deloa, Vidal Barrientos

Trini and Arturo 1940s

Trini Barrientos Huerta & Arturo Huerta 1944

1946 Trini Huerta, Leo Barrajas, Arturo & Jay Huerta



1940s MusicansHall


1940s Dolores Orduña and Maria Cirila 'Mama Grande'

1940s Juan Barrientos Gilbert Buso

1940s Mexican Orchesta Omaha, NE

Late 1960s House Party Jam

1961 Mary Lou Barrientso, Mary Barrientos, Rosie Barrientos, Arturo Huerta

1968 Song List Written by Juan Barrientos pg 1

1968 Song List Written by Juan Barrientos pg 2

1968 Song List Written by Juan Barrientos pg 3

1966 Dance at German American Hall, Frank 'Chico' Gomez, Arturo Huerta

1966 Dance, Tony Martinez, Johnny Martinez, Arturo Huerte, & Juan Hernandez


1975 May 5th Event, Mary Espejo Barrientos, Mary Lou Granados Barrientos


St Peter April 24,1983

1980 Cinco de Mayo Parade

1980s Josyln Performance (CAC+group)

1983 Dance at Ethnic Fest