Candelas Guitars in Boyle Heights_Time and Tradition_

Brothers Porfirio and Candelario Delgado-Flores moved from Mexico to Los Angeles in 1947 and brought with them a burgeoning music business that specialized in custom guitar making. The store’s clientele includes famous artists like José Feliciano but it’s also a source of community pride, giving back to Boyle Heights in many ways, including the creation of a 501c (3) nonprofit that provides free music lessons to local youth.

This documentary features Tomás Delgado Sr. and his son, Tomás Jr., third and fourth-generation luthiers of this family-run business. Music by Tomás Delgado Sr.