mun2 television & McDonald’s Present ‘Lo McXimo de la Música’.

mun2 television will air McDonald’s “Lo McXimo de la Música,” a concert series that features some of the most popular Rock en Español bands including Molotov, El Gran Silencio, and Maldita Vecindad, among other surprises. The special will air Saturday, December 27 at 10:00pm et/pt.

Mexican rock band Maldita Vecindad, composed of singer Roco, guitarists El Pato and Sax, bassist Aldo and drummer Pacho, came together in 1985 and has since become known for its fusion of rock, ska, punk, pop, cumbia and other Mexican rhythms.

Grammy Nominated and Latin Grammy Award winning Molotov is a Mexico City rap-metal quartet composed of Micky Huidobro, Tito Fuentes, Paco Ayala and Randy Ebright. The group’s music resonates with the sounds of punk, metal, ballad and Mexican Norteño, and their lyrics juggle comedy and socio-political criticism.

Finally, El Gran Silencio, also nominated for a Grammy is composed of singer and guitarist Tony Hernández, Cano Hernández (Tony’s brother), vocals/guitar; “El Vulgar” Hernández, bass; Ezequiel Alvarado, drums; and Campa Valdez, accordion. The group describes its music as “freestyle norteño popular,” and its rhythms draw from folk influences, primarily Colombian cumbia.

“Lo McXimo de la Música has brought together three of the most renowned rock en Español groups for a television special unlike any other,” said Yolanda Foster, Vice President of Programming at mun2 television. “We’re thrilled to be able to bring this alternative musical genre to our young Latino viewers.”

Taped at the James L. Knight Center in downtown Miami, the special is part of a concert series that toured Houston, New York and Los Angeles.

“Lo McXimo de la Música brought together these bands who joined together not only to put on a great show, but also for a great cause. Through their music they hope to inspire their fans to continue their education,” said Max Gallegos, marketing director, McDonald’s USA. “Proceeds of this national tour will directly benefit Latino students who are pursuing a college education through the RMHC/HACER Scholarship Program.”