Virginia is lead vocalist and owner of Virginia y Valor, a fresh new up and coming Tejano Conjunto group from the Rio Grande Valley. The 7-member band has quickly gained a large following. Virginia y Valor has performed at various locations and was recently invited to do a special performance at the Tejano Roots Induction Ceremony 2022. They were also invited to perform at the National Tejano Music Convention 2021 in Las Vegas, NV and have performed the last two years at the Texas Talent Music Association Fan Fare in San Antonio, TX.
Gaining Traction in Tejano Music Scene
Virginia y Valor has quickly gained traction with terrestrial radio stations in the US and in Mexico and internet stations worldwide. Virginia’s powerful vocals, new original music, and collaborations on the latest CD includes a duet with Shelly Lares, one of the most enduring female award-winning artists in the Tejano music scene. It also includes a bilingual (English/Spanish) version of the 1978 hit, My Angel Baby, featuring Toby Beau. Virginia recorded this with her first cousin, composer, and lead vocalist of the original hit, Balde Silva.
Virginia y Valor debuted with Como Han Pasado Los Anos on the “2019 Studio Sessions” album by Tejano Highway 281 and their “Amor Mio” album in 2020. Their 2021 CD, “Adelante”, includes new original music and collaborations include “La Reina Es El Rey” featuring Shelly Lares and “My Angel Baby” featuring Toby Beau.
Valor Records is Established
Virginia established Valor Records in 2020 and worked with renown Grammy nominee and Producer, Severo “Sevy” Contreras, on the latest Adelante album/cd that released in November 2021.
The group includes experienced and talented musicians from the Rio Grande Valley in south Texas, including: Chon Caballero (accordion), Rudy Garza, Jr. (keyboard), David Champion, Jr. (bajo sexto), Oscar Rios, Jr. (guitar), Mike Valdez (bass), and Minerva “Minnie” Loredo (drums). Together, they have created a unique style of Tejano Conjunto music. The Sound Engineer for our group is Benny Layton, Jr.
Book Virginia y Valor for your next Tejano Music Rock Festival or concert event.
Bill Angelini
210-363-4978
Bill@bookyourevent.com