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Los Kumbia Kings-Cumbia with Mixture American Music

Jim Hughes — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 01:46:48 +0000

Los Kumbia Kings remained at the forefront of Latin pop for years on end, primarily as a producers with a long track record as a hit songwriters. Their recording career began (1997), the first of many albums that Kumbia Kings would produce and co-write themselves. Kumbia Kings, a bilingual hitmaking collective that fused traditional Mexican music (cumbia, above all) with urban American styles (hip-hop, funk, R&B, reggae), topping it all off with a slick sheen of easily enjoyable pop accessibility.

Los Kumbia Kings Go International

Los Kumbia Kings, always preceded in billing plus scored too many hits to list, and following their debut album, they began hitting number one with regularity. The group went international, following the release of their fourth album, 4 (2003).

Reunion of Original Members

Fast forward to 2019 the Kumbia Kings have reunited the original members from both 1st and 2nd generations led by original founder member Cruz Martínez and have had an outstanding return to the music industry especially en the concert touring breaking attendance records through out Latin America averaging more then 140+ full venue capacities the 2018-2019. They strong rumor is they are launching a their new studio record in more then 10 years which has their fan base anxious to hear.

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Two Time Grammy Artist Tejano Star – Elida Reyna Y Avante

Jim Hughes — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 01:42:04 +0000

Elida Reyna Y Avante, also known as Elida Y Avante (EYA), is a Latin Grammy Award winning Tejano band formed in the Rio Grande Valley in 1992. Their first two albums “Atrevete” (1994) and “Algo Entero” (1996) were qualified for gold status and produced the popular singles “Luna Llena”and “Lagrimas De Amor”. They were awarded “Billboard” Magazines “Revelacion Del Año” award, and were named “Rising Group of the Year” at the TTMA Industry Awards in 1995. Their 2010 album, “Fantasia”, earned them a Latin Grammy Award. Lead singer Elida Reyna was given a place in the “Tejano Roots Hall of Fame”.

She formed Elida Y Avante in 1992 in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. They released their first album Atrevete in 1994 under La Mafia’s label at the time, Voltage Entertainment. This album spawned the hit “Luna Llena” They received TTMA Industry Awards for “Rising Group of the Year” and “Rising Female Vocalist of the Year” in 1995. It went gold (denoting sales of at least 50,000 units), propelled by the hit single “Luna Llena” and Hernandez’s use of a stand-up bass to create a unique sound. Before they could enjoy their success, however, they were feuding with Voltage. Groups rarely leave a powerhouse like Voltage (with its major-label distribution) unless they’ve already lined up another company with comparable juice.

Going Out on Their Own in The Music Industry

Elida y Avante shocked the industry by going out on its own. The group self-released one single and then did something nearly as shocking by signing in 1996 with unknown Tejas Records in San Antonio, which had released just one album—and a blues album at that. In 1996, Reyna won the TTMA Award for “Rising Female Star” and in 1997, she hosted the Pura Vida Awards. At the 1999 Tejano Music Awards, Elida Y Avante won “Most Promising Band of the Year”. In 2000 Reyna scored big with a Ranchera song entitled, “Duele”. At that years Tejano Music Awards, Reyna won “Female Vocalist of the Year”, “Female Entertainer of the Year”, & “Song of the Year”, with “Duele”. Reyna has since traveled the world, performing in Asia and Europe.

Elida Reyna The Early Years As a Female Tejano Artist

Elida Reyna was born in San Antonio, Texas. She first lived in Dallas, Texas, but she lived in a bad neighborhood, and her grandmother had been ill, so her family decided to move to Mercedes, Texas when she was 8 years old. She was then raised in Mercedes. Growing up she listened to Tejano Music legends like Roberto Pulido, La Mafia, Grupo Mazz and Laura Canales. Canales and her music had a big influence on Elida. Canales showed Elida that Tejano music wasn’t just for guys. Reyna is known as “La Reina Del Valle Mágico” (“The Queen of Magic Valley”) Reyna began singing at quinceañeras and weddings in 1988. In 1991, while studying at Pan American University in Edinburg, Texas, she met arranger Noel Hernandez. Hernandez later became the bass player for the band. In 1992, Reyna abandoned her studies to pursue music full-time.

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Grupo Metal Featuring Chris Perez-Tejano Rock

Jim Hughes — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 16:59:26 +0000

Grupo Metál featuring Chris Perez of San Antonio, Texas was established in 1991 as a Tejano Music Rock band. Formed by Carlos Miranda Jr, son of the legendary singer Carlos Miranda, Carlos Jr first toured opening for Selena Quintanilla Perez across Texas spanning three tours in four years (Ven Conmigo Tour, Entre Mi Mundo Tour & The Grammy Award Selena Live Tour).

Carlos Perez as a Solo Tejano Rock Artist

After leaving the company, Carlos Jr soon updated his name to Carlito and emerged as a solo artist. He signed a deal with Sony records and hit the road touring with the Big Giants of tejano La Mafia. After touring with his first solo album, Carlito decided to venture into another genre – Rock en Espanol under the name Grupo Metál, performing hits from Mana, Juanes, Ozomatli, with an all star musician line up, Grupo Metál skyrocketed in popularity, selling out shows all over Texas.

Grupo Metál Featuring Chris Perez

Soon after, Grupo Metál welcomed Chris Perez to the band. Chris was a special addition to Metál since Carlito and Chris had first forged their friendship as children, a bond that can never be broken. Music had only strengthened their friendship over the years. Touring side by side years earlier, the two enjoyed the time spent on the road touring with Selena.

Ex Dinos Guitarist, Chris Perez who was married to Selena Quintanilla Perez, worked through various Selena albums. These included hit songs like “Bidi Bidi Bom Bom,” “Amor Prohibido,” “Carcacha,” and “Como La Flor.”

Chris continued his career and went on to win a Grammy with his solo album Resurrection. Following this success, he joined Los Kumbia Kings and worked with them for quite some time. After a brief hiatus, Chris continued to work on a number of projects including Metál.

The Roots of Metál with Tejano Rock Music Flair

The roots of Metál run deep as a Tejano music rock band. Each member have been personal friends for years & have all worked with one another in various projects throughout their musical careers, This trifecta of talent pays tribute to Prince, Eddie Van Halen, David Bowie to name a few, ending with a special tribute to La Reina Selena in this upcoming show.

Over the years Carlito and Chris Perez have crossed paths musically numerous times. First with Selena y Los Dinos, Chris Perez Project and now full circle with Grupo Metál and most recently they announced their company Blue Mariachi Productions.

Grupo Metál featuring Chris Perez will leave you dancing, singing as they pay homage to yours and their favorite artist and what better way to celebrate life with this band of brothers who share this twenty year history. Connected through their love of music, Chris Perez, Carlito Miranda embark on this journey as they were
once fortunate enough to have shared part of history. Now these brothers invite you to take part in their story and show, so prepare yourself for a ride with Grupo Metál featuring Chris Perez with special guest, YOU!

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Chente Barrera – One of the Most Versatile Tejano Artists

Jim Hughes — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:26:33 +0000

VICENTE “CHENTE” BARRERA is one of the most versatile artists of Tejano music today. With more than 400 projects recording drums, keyboards, and background vocals with almost every major Tejano artist. Chente was exposed to music by his father, the late Roberto “Pato” Barrera, who was a singer/bajo sexto player, well known in the local San Antonio circuit, as well as being one the first vocalists for David Lee Garza y Los Musicales in their beginning stages. Growing up to the sounds of Conjunto Bernal, Little Joe y La Familia, Steve Jordan, and Roberto Pulido has helped Chente develop his own style as a drummer, singer, and songwriter.

Chente’s Early Years

He started his career as a drummer, playing and recording with the likes of Mazz, Jay Perez, La Tropa F, Ram Herrera and Jennifer Peña. He then later started recording background vocals for groups like Intocable, Gary Hobbs, Bobby Pulido, and David Lee Garza y Los Musicales.

Venturing to Solo Career

By 1998, Chente ventured on a solo career as a lead vocalist, now fronting his own band, Taconazo, with a blend of progressive Tejano and Down Home Conjunto. Since then, Chente has won numerous awards including various Tejano Music Awards, for Best Drummer, Rising Star and Song of the year (Paloma Piquito De Oro), The Tejano Roots Hall Of Fame in 2005, and an American GRAMMY win in 2007, for Best Tejano Performance, for the CD Sigue El Taconazo.

Living Proof Tejano Music is Alive and Strong

Along the list of studio recordings, Chente has recorded 10 solo projects, and is now on tour behind his latest CD, 20 Años En Vivo, a live recording celebrating 20 years in the industry as a solo artist. Chente continues to record and collaborate as a session player and producer, and is living proof that Tejano music is alive and strong. with an all star musician line up, Grupo Metál skyrocketed in popularity, selling out shows all over Texas.

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Las Fenix- Tejano Rock

Jim Hughes — Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:26:14 +0000

En el 2003 es el año que las hermanas Rodrı́guez comienzan esta aventura musical, como Las Fénix.
El amor por la música desde pequeñas pareciera que las pre destinaba a la preparación constante, tanto en la ejecución de instrumentos, como al estudio de la técnica en el canto.
Las Fenix han tenido giras de promoción y trabajo desde California y Washington hasta New York y Georgia, y por todos los Estados Unidos y partes de Mexico. Robando los corazones en cada estado en que se presentan.
También, se han presentado en varios programas de television nacional y internacional, como Despierta America, El Gordo y la Flaca, Primer Impacto, Un Nuevo Dı́a, y Al Rojo Vivo y muchos mas.

La agrupación represento la marca de acordeones Gabbanelli en los Premios Fúria Musical en la Ciudad de México. En el verano del 2017, la acordeonista del grupo, Berna, se convirtió en la primera mujer de la campaña exclusive “Mi Gabbanelli” de la marca prestigiosa, Gabbanelli. Las Fenix representan algo muy diferente.

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