Ruben Ramos is a Tejano music legend with a career that spans more than five decades. The Grammy-winning singer, who turns 80 years old on February 9, is still entertaining fans after recent health issues.
Tejano Nation contributor Fanny Gurl caught up with “El Gato Negro” after his performance at the New Year Eve Dance at Casino Del Sol in Tucson, Arizona, and the crooner says what keeps him motivated to perform for his fans after all these years.
“I love music,” he said. “I love people. I love making people have a good time. I love making people happy when I do that it makes me happy.”
Ramos also spoke about his new upcoming projects and his unique dress code that became his trademark. He also gave advice for the next generation of Tejano stars.
Sun Broadcast Group is proud to announce an exclusive syndication deal with Tejano Nation, a two-hour entertainment news mix show featuring the biggest hits and emerging artists in Tejano along with top trending news from the premier online source for everything Tejano, TejanoNation.net.
The show originates from the Tejano Music Capital of the World, San Antonio, Texas. Tejano Nation, hosted by John “Romeo” Medina is a high energy show featuring the most recognized mix show DJ in the genre: Jammin’ J Javi. The content is curated to engage the highly sought after Billennial (bilingual and millennial, young Latinos who live and speak in both a Spanish and English) radio listener with artists ranging from Stefani Montiel, Siggno, Elida Y Avante, AJ Castillo, Intocable, El Dusty and more.
“It’s very exciting for Tejano Nation to team with Sun Broadcast Group to kick off 2020 and give a platform to the next generation of Tejano music,” said Romeo, host of Tejano Nation. “Late Tejano icons Selena and Emilio Navaira, along with legends Little Joe, David Lee Garza and more have influenced this new generation of Tejano stars for a rebirth of the genre with a fusion of sounds that guides the future of Tejano music and is very appealing to the Billennial listener.”
“When we heard about Tejano Nation for the first time, we knew this show would thrive in multiple markets. It’s a perfect blend of music and entertainment for any station targeting first and second-generation Mexican and Central Americans. Adding Tejano Nation to our 2020 Hispanic line-up makes total sense to broaden our audience and increase our footprint in the market,” commented Julio Aponte Jr., SBG Chief Operating Officer.
Tejano Nation is currently airing on KLMO San Antonio, KXTQ Lubbock, KXEW Tucson, KBGT Abilene, KQTC San Angelo, and KHMC Victoria, with many more stations to be added in the coming weeks.
Solido has reached over 1 million views on the official music video for their latest single “Todavia No Sabe,” released via the group’s official YouTube channel on Jan. 10.
“We are kind of surprised of how well this song is doing,” Ben DeLeon of Solido told Tejano Nation. “We had it shelved for almost a year before we decided to release it. I’m glad we did!”
It’s the second single from the Grammy-winning group’s highly-anticipated album, “Antídoto Y Veneno,” scheduled for release in May. It’s the first album for Solido in more than three years for band that will celebrate 20 years in 2020.
“The success of this song comes a great time for us,” added DeLeon. “We just teamed up with Good I Music and Endzone Management. Super excited to be part of the Intocable family. We have a lot of surprises for all our fans coming up in 2020.”
Good I Music is the record label formed by Ricky Muñoz and René Martinez of Intocable in 2010 as they decided to continue to express their love for production and music in their own unique way. The record label roster also included Vision and Zamorales.
South Tx Homies released their debut single “Te Vas Te Vas” on Jan. 24 as the band jumps into the Conjunto music scene with veteran musicians.
The group features former Hometown Boys accordionist Anthony Treviño, along with guitarist Luis Flores, drummer Javier Torres, vocalist Andrew Rodriguez, and bassist Jesse “Chuy” Flores.
Trevino and Flores shared details on the new group in an exclusive interview with Tejano Nation contributor Juan Morin. “This is something that has kind of been in the works for a little bit,” he said. “It’s not really our brainchild…but this is South TX Homies and we’re comin’ at you guys.”
“Te Vas Te Vas” was produced by Latin Grammy winner Lorenzo “Papo” Banda and is available now at all digital music platforms.
South Tx Homies describe their sound as Tejano/Conjunto and added they look to take things to a new level with familiar faces. A full album is in the works and expected to be released soon.
La 45 is crossing generational and musical lines with every note they play. The #NextGenChicanos have entered the ”Roaring 20s” with one goal; to re-establish the brass sound of the Onda Chicana as a driving force in the music industry. What better way to do that than to collaborate with the man whose name is synonymous with Chicano music...Little Joe!
The five-time Grammy award winner and pioneer of the genre joinLa 45on their latest single, a re-envisioned take on the classic song “Traigo Mi .45”.
Mike Torres III, a founding member of LA 45, shared details on the origin of this collaboration and the personal and historical significance of this recording:
“When John (Ontiveros, co-founding member ofLA 45) and I first started putting this band together back in 2017, we knew we wanted to name our new group after aLittle Joe song,” said Torres. “It was our way of paying tribute to the King and showing the kind of impact he has had on our lives both musically and personally.
“As soon as we decided on the nameLA 45, we knew that if we were ever going to record that song, we would only do it if we could get Joe to sing on the track with us,” he added. “There was no other way we would want to do it! Joe has done many collaborations, great songs, with other artists. But we feel like this one is extra special because we are direct musical descendants of his legacy.”
Torres and Ontiveros are former members of La Familia, spending many years in the band.
“We shared the stage with him night after night, we learned so much from him, and we really use his career as a sort of blueprint or road map for how we are trying to continue that legacy and that sound with the new generation,” said Torres. “When we sit back and really think about it, we can’t help but feel like this is something very special,…historic even.”
The release of this single kicks off what will be the busiest year yet forLa 45. A cross country tour in support of their new album due out this March is being announced in February that includes dates in California, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and their home state of Texas with more dates to be added for the second half of the year!
Fans can follow the band on social media via Facebook and Instagram and can get all the latest news through their website www.la45music.com .
Formed in 2017, LA 45 is a 10 piece orquesta based in San Antonio, Texas. Performing a blend of traditional Mexican-American music with jazz, funk, and R&B; the band is the next wave of the Onda Chicana popularized in the 1970s. Led by two former members of the iconic Chicano band, Little Joe y La Familia, LA 45 is made up of the top young talent in the state of Texas. The band’s third record release will come in March, just ahead of their 2020 national tour.
Tejano music legend Juan M. Rodriguez of Grupo Romance and other legendary Tejano groups passed away from cancer on Tuesday.
Grupo Romance confirmed the news of Rodriguez’s passing via social media. “One of the best musicians that could ever be has passed away this very day,” the group posted on their official Facebook page. “You might not have known him cause he was never a showboat or a person who was (loud) and carried an obnoxious behavior but he was one of the greatest.”
According to a GoFundMe page set up this month by Rodriguez’s son, Johnny Rodriguez, the legendary musician was suffering from adrenal gland cancer and had also suffered a fractured lumbar causing severe back pain. He was receiving care at a cancer treatment center in Houston including chemotherapy.
Juan M. Rodriguez was a legendary Tejano musician playing accordion and bass during his career that began in the 1960s. He was a member of legendary band Snowball and Co. that featured late Tejano icon Laura Canales. He also played with Tierra Blanca and Felicidad.
“Juan was always instrumental in dealing with arrangements and arranging voices and things of that nature, a very well disciplined musician,” said Miro Valdez, a long life friend and band member with Rodriguez. “We have lost a very talented and wonderful human being and he will be missed dearly.”
La 45 is the next generation of Chicano music and the 10-piece band has teamed with music legend Little Joe to record an updated version of the song from which the group took its name.
“Traigo Mi .45” is the new single from La 45 featuring Little Joe. The band, led by co-founders Mike Torres III and John Ontiveros, shared details on their latest release and performed the song on the TV show “Domingo Live” this week.
“This song was something that John and I had in mind when we started the band,” said Torres. “This is one of the bucket list items that we had to get and the only way we were going to do it is if we got our old boss and our mentor Little Joe to be on the track.”
Torres and Ontiveros spent many years as part of Little Joe’s band La Familia and plan to continue the tradition of the Chicano music sound.
“You’re going to hear the merging of two generations,” added Torres. “We’re going to continue to carry that flag and continue to play Chicano music as far all over the world as we can.”
La 45 are scheduled to release their first full-length album in March. It will be the follow-up to their debut EP “Indita Mia” released in 2017. The band also released “Take It To The Top,” a live concert tribute album to legendary band Latin Breed in 2019.
The San Antonio Spurs will honor the legacy of the Queen of Cumbia, Selena Quintanilla, with the NBA’s first-ever Selena Night at the AT&T Center on April 3. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. game against the Golden State Warriors are available now at Spurs.com/Selena.
“Having the Spurs reach out with this amazing idea to honor Selena was exciting to say the least,” said Suzette Quintanilla, CEO of Q Productions. “I have been to Spurs games and have witnessed first-hand how Spurs fans get pumped up and love to sing along and dance when they hear our music. It just makes sense – it’s a Texas thing.”
“The legacy of Selena goes far beyond music,” said Becky Kimbro, Spurs Sports & Entertainment Vice President of Strategic Brand Engagement. “She continues to inspire generations of fans to celebrate culture and connect with each other – both of which are central pillars of the Spurs experience. We are honored to bring that legacy to Spurs fans with our first-ever Selena Night in April.”
The night will be highlighted by the launch of an exclusive 20-piece Selena x Spurs collection, which will include men’s and women’s clothing, caps, and other cross-branded items. A special online merchandise presale featuring two pieces of the collection – a unisex short-sleeve t-shirt and a drink tumbler – will begin Wednesday, Feb. 5 at SpursFanShop.com.
The full collaboration will be unveiled at a later date and will be available for the first time in-game on April 3. Remaining items will be available for purchase beginning April 4 online at SpursFanShop.com and in-store at the Spurs Fan Shop at La Cantera.
Ticket-and-t-shirt packages are available on a first-come, first-served basis at Spurs.com/Selena, and the first 10,000 fans in attendance on Selena Night will receive a commemorative Selena x Spurs rally towel.
During halftime, speed painter David Garibaldi will create a painting of the music icon to be auctioned in support of Silver & Black Give Back and the Selena Foundation. Details on the auction will be available at a later date. Lucky fans will compete in a Selena-themed game of Name That Tune during the game vs. Golden State, and various Selena photo opportunities will be available for all in attendance throughout the arena.
Tickets for Selena Night are available at Spurs.com. Suites are also available and can be booked by calling (210) 444-5661. Discounted tickets and unique experiences are also available through group tickets. Contact a group sales representative at (210) 444-5959 or learn more at Spurs.com/groups. The 2019-20 Spurs season is presented by H-E-B.
MIAMI, FL – With a nod to the theme “The Globalization of Latin Music,” Univision announced today the first music stars, who themselves represent diverse genres, confirmed to perform in Premio Lo Nuestro 2020. The celebration of Latin Music will air Live on Univision, February 20, at 7p.m. ET/PT (6p.m. CT), from Miami’s AmericanAirlines Arena.
Scheduled to perform on this 32nd edition of the longest-running awards show on Spanish-language TV are:
Spanish singer and three-time PLN winner David Bisbal, performing music off his new album En Tus Planes
Argentinian rapper, singer, and composer Cazzu, nominated for New Female Artist, making her first appearance on PLN
American born recording artist Chiquis, nominated for Social Artist of the Year and making her return to the PLN stage with a new single
Multi-national singing group and four-time PLN winners CNCO, returning with 2 nominations and their TV world premiere of their single “Pegao”, along with this year’s nominee Manuel Turizo. This will be Turizo’s first time participating in PLN.
U.S. born Regional Mexican singer and 12-time PLN winner Gerardo Ortiz, will debut his new single “Otra Borrachera.”
Mexican band and this year’s 2nd most nominated Reik, to perform a hit single from their nominated album Ahora.
Dominican-American Bachata sensation Prince Royce, winner of 19 previous PLN awards, will feature the premiere of “Trampa” from his soon-to-be-released album Alter Ego.
Mexican superstar Thalía, host of the show and nominee for Social Artist of the Year, will also feature a TV world premiere of her new single “Ya Tu Me Conoces.”
Puerto Rican Reggaeton icon and this year’s most nominated artist (12) Daddy Yankee, will perform his latest hit single “Que Tire Pa’Lante.”
This year’s “Premio Lo Nuestro” is hosted, for the first time ever, by two global ambassadors and superstars of Latin music, Pitbull and Thalía, alongside one of Univision’s most beloved talents, Alejandra Espinoza. The show will be filled with exclusive musical moments recognizing the global power of Urban Latin music, the elegance of the Mariachi sound, and will celebrate the return of the Latin Power Ballad. There will be world and TV premieres as PLN continues to be a platform for tomorrows hits and today’s rising artists.
Premio Lo Nuestro’s nominations honor airplay on Uforia radio during the eligibility period of Jan. 1 through Oct. 31, 2019. The winners have been selected by the fans during the voting period on PremioLoNuestro.com.
In the fourth single from Henry G y Los Bandoleros‘ third album, “Mi Ultimo Amor,” the group ventures into Conjunto territory with the mid-tempo, “Mi Estrellita.”
As in past songs from this diverse and well-delivered album, Henry G Lozano sings strong and passionate plus the accordion sound and contagious beat will keep dancers on the floor.
Joining Henry G in this Conjunto collaboration is Marco A. Jaime, Sr. of Grupo MaldadandGrupo Rodeo fame. The song is written by Frank “Panchito” Villarreal, Jr., who wrote hits for iconic Tejano artist Emilio Navaira and Grupo Rodeo.
“With this collaboration, I strongly believe that everyone is going to love this new song because of its unique sound, progressive beat, and strong vocals,” Henry G said about his latest release.
Another solid performance from Henry G y Los Bandoleros should encourage Tejano/Conjunto music fans to take a listen to this album and experience the versatility of voice and sound of this group.
Ray Ray‘s latest release is an original composition, in Spanish, that gives us his simple but beautiful take on an annual celebratory song for all of us.
Ray Ray, an ASCAP Latin songwriter, saw a need and filled it with “Feliz Cumpleaños,” which he hopes will become the go-to Tejano version of “Happy Birthday” when Tejanos celebrate their special day. While the song is short and sweet, it says it all.
“Feliz Cumpleaños” was produced by busy, hitmaker Hugo Guerrero at Nightmare Audio Productions and Ray Ray is currently working on his third album.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Mario Vigil | Photo: Tommy Gunz
Award-winning musician and producer Mario Vigil passed away on Sunday (Feb. 2) after a two-year battle with colon cancer. He was 35.
Vigil’s wife, singer Nikki Lopez Vigil, confirmed the news via social media early Sunday morning, “I watched the love of my life take his last breath. I will see you soon baby it won’t be long till we are in heaven together!”
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Mario Vigil with wife Nikki Lopez Vigil at their wedding in November 2017.
Vigil won a Grammy Award as a member of the band for Tejano music legend Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution for the album “Viva La Revolucion” in 2008. He was a sought after musician and performed with Gary Hobbs, Jay Perez, and more.
He also produced music for Tejano Hall of Famers, like Stephanie Lynn, and rising stars, including the debut album for his wife, Nikki Lopez.
The Tejano industry mourned the loss of Vigil with messages and memories on Sunday.
Ruben Ramos said in a statement, “Mario Vigil was a great friend, musician and a talented individual. He will be miss(ed) dearly.”
“Today is a very sad day,” said David Marezvia social media. “My music brother Mario Vigil lost his battle. He was a husband, a brother, a father, a son, a monster musician who we will all miss deeply.”
Stefani Montiel said, “My heart is in pieces for my friend Nikki Lopez Vigil. Her soul mate and the love of her life Mario Vigil has gained his wings and is now soaring in paradise. No more pain. No more suffering. Thank you Lord for allowing us to know and witness such an amazing talent and his true love of music, his family and for his wife. You are so great and good in all you do. Rest now Mario and take your place in the incomparable band in the heavens with all your incredible talent. You will be deeply missed.”
Gabriel Zavala added, “My heart is broken cause he is no longer with us, but I know his soul is now free and in the best of company. Rest easy Mario. Fly with the angles. You’ll be forever in our hearts.”
Latin Groove Music said it best, “Gifted guitarist, accordionist, composer, and one of the most sought-after Tejano producers. His guitar playing was absolutely prodigious. He leaves a rich music legacy in recordings, collaborations, and new songs. Our heartfelt condolences, love, and prayers to Nikki and the whole Vigil family, as well as to all of his musical family of artists, musicians, and fans. Rest in peace music maestro.”
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been set up for monetary donations to help with funeral expenses and memorial service.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Ricky Fuentes at La Voz 93.3 | Courtesy photo
Ricky Fuentes and the Brown Express paid tribute to the original Brown Express with the release of their sophomore album Tribute last September.
Ricky’s father, Ricardo Fuentes, was a founding member of the Brown Express until his unexpected death in an auto accident when Ricky was a young boy in the 1980s.
Ricky spoke about how special this tribute album is to him in an interview with Tejano Nation radio affiliate La Voz 93.3 FM in Abilene, Texas.
“I’m just excited,” he said. “This is like a dream come true for me since my dad died, I was 12 years old. He would tell me ‘Ahora sigues tu tienes que seguire nombre Brown Express.’ I didn’t know how I was going to do it. Some years later, here I am. I finally did it.”
The double-disc album includes 20 classic Brown Express hits redone featuring collaborations with Tejano music legends Little Joe, Ruben Ramos, Roberto Pulido and more.
“It took over two years to produce,” Fuentes added. “I paid tribute to the original Brown Express. I recorded the songs that they recorded, that they had that were very popular for them and I re-recorded them with these guest artists.”
Ricky Fuentes and The Brown Express are already working on their next album and plan to release it later this year in November, according to Fuentes. The group’s eponymous debut album was released in 2017 and earned a Tejano Music Award for Best New Group in 2018.
Listen to the full interview with Ricky Fuentes on La Voz 93.3 below.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Monica Saldivar performs at 2019 Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair | Photo: Vic Gonzalez
The biggest FREE event in Tejano music is just over two months away. Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair set for March 12 -15, 2020, as thousands of Tejano music fans from across the country will travel to historic Market Square in San Antonio, Texas.
Four days of FREE non-stop music with over 200 Tejano and Conjunto artists from across the U.S.A. and Mexico for the Tejano Music event of the year.
Plus, trophy presentations held live on stage this year at TMA Fan Fair 2020 for winners at the 39th Annual Tejano Music Awards.
The four-day event Kicks-off at 12:00 pm each day and will showcase over 200 acts from across the U.S. to include Arizona, California, Colorado, Michigan, New Mexico, Florida, Ohio and of course Texas.
The TMA Fan Fair draws over 175,000 die-hard fans each year and offers an up-close and personal atmosphere with live music on four stages featuring emerging acts to top veteran performers as well as some surprise guest performances.
The family-oriented event has plenty of traditional food, beverage and vendor booths as well as Tejano music merchandise. Fans will get exclusive access to their favorite artists participating in the special autograph sessions scheduled during the four days of the TMA Fan Fair.
For the latest information on Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair 2020 and performance schedule visit the official website at www.tejanomusicawards.com. Schedule subject to change.
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Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote professional excellence; a better understanding and greater appreciation for Tejano music; and to provide a public forum for songwriters, performs and musicians in order to recognize their artistic efforts and achievements through the annual Tejano Music Awards and related events. TTMA is based in San Antonio, Texas.
The clothing collection recently announced by the San Antonio Spurs that honors and celebrates the legacy of Selena Quintanilla is now available for pre-sale.
The late Latin music icon continues to inspire fans across the country to celebrate culture and connections. Her legacy goes hand in hand with the central pillars of the Spurs experience and the NBA team brings this collection to fans of both the Spurs and Selena.
The collection was designed in conjunction with the Quintanilla family to kick off the first-ever NBA Selena Night at AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas on April 3. The Spurs Fan Shop has partnered with some of the top NBA Licensees, including New Era, ’47 Brand, and Mitchell and Ness, to bring you the exclusive NBA licensed collection.
The first two items from the 20-piece #SelenaXSpurs collection are available at SpursFanShop.com.
Selena X Spurs T-Shirt
This t-shirt from New Era features the main Selena X Spurs logo on a black body. The logo includes the Spur intertwined with the Selena signature over an X in the Spurs hardwood classic colors. The shirt body is a classic, high quality tee made from 100% cotton. This is a Spurs Fan Shop Exclusive and is available as a pre-sale item. Orders for this shirt will begin shipping on Feb. 10th 2020.
Selena X Spurs Tumbler
This 24 oz. tumbler from local Texas company, Great American, features a full wrap with the Selena X Spurs logo. The tumbler is made from double-wall, vacuum-insulated, 18/8 kitchen-grade stainless steel and will keep drinks hot or cold for up to 24 hours. The tumbler features Great American’s Ironclad Lifetime Guarantee so you don’t ever have to worry about quality in craftsmanship or construction.
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.Brenda Martinez | Photo: Mariaelena Arocha / Tejano Nation
There is nothing is more romantic sounding than a bolero. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Brenda Martinez has released the bolero, “Un Presentimiento,” the third single from her debut album Favoritas De Mis Padres.
“Un Presentimiento” is a classic ranchera ballad that has been covered in various styles by different artists, from the mariachi version of Jose Alfredo Jimenez and Amalia Mendoza to the romantic Conjunto bolero version from Ruben Naranjo. Martinez’s interpretation is a beautiful, smooth instrumental re-imagining of the Naranjo cover, which inspires those who know the lyrics to sing along to the melody.
The album, Favoritas De Mis Padres, is a collection of Conjunto tunes, paying homage to the classic instrumental Conjunto albums of masters like Naranjo, Gilberto Perez, and Ruben Vela. In addition to this bolero, the selections also include polkas and a huapango, all with the feel and vibe of old-school Conjunto.
The debut album from the San Antonio accordionist is now available at all digital platforms and on CD and Vinyl LP!
Image may be NSFW. Clik here to view.DJ Kane performs at the 39th annual Tejano Music Awards. | Photo: Mariaelena Arocha
DJ Kane is recovering after major surgery on Feb. 6.
A video of the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame singer shared via social media shows DJ Kane in a hospital bed with a caption that said, “Surgery was a success hurting but I’m under construction to better health this was the worst six months. I had diverticulitis.”
“They had to open me up and cut my intestines up, shit was hella painful,” the caption continued. “I’ve been shot and stabbed before and this pain took the cake…so plz people take care of yourselves.”
The Kumbia Kings lead vocalist was hospitalized back in March after suffering severe abdominal pain. He revealed a diagnosis of diverticulitis, the infection or inflammation of pouches that can form in your intestines.
DJ Kane plans to be back on the road soon and added he wants everyone to stay healthy.
“Take care of yourselves,” he said. “I feel better now thank u all for your prayers n comments means the world to me..and I wanna thank my wife, Mrs. Cano, for never leaving my sight for one second.”
The influence of late Latin music icon Selena Quintanilla can be seen in many of today’s singers and stars, including actress Renée Zellwegger.
The Texas native was honored with an Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 92nd Academy Awards on Sunday for her role in “Judy,” the film on the life of another icon, Judy Garland.
In her acceptance speech, Zellwegger spoke about her heroes including the “Queen of Cumbia” Selena.
“Our heroes united us…the best among us, who inspire us to find the best in ourselves,” said Zellwegger. “When we look to our heroes, we agree, and that matters. Neil Armstong, Sally Ride, Dolores Huerta, Venus and Serena and Selena, Bob Dylan, Scorsese, Fred Rogers, Harriet Tubman.”
Selena’s sister, Suzette Quintanilla, shared a video of the speech via social media with the caption, “Touching moment to hear my sister Selena’s name mentioned in a major moment for Rene Zellweger. Thank you for acknowledging her as Hero tonite at the Oscars.”
Just in time for the year’s most romantic holiday, Valentine’s Day, Tejano Music Awards 2019 Entertainer of the Year and three-time GRAMMY-winner Sunny Sauceda releases the first single from his upcoming Solstice Records album.
The song, “Solo Es Ella,” features lovelorn lyrics that listeners will fall in love with and explores a new Tejano/Norteño sound for Sauceda and his band, Y Todo Eso. “Solo Es Ella” was recorded last December in Mexico.
“’Solo Es Ella’ highlights how the love of my life’s voice is the soundtrack of my life,” Sauceda said.
A video shot at Brackenridge Park in downtown San Antonio features Sauceda’s wife, Vickie, who directed the video with Tejano Music Awards-winning director Ryan Bazan.
“It was fun acting out in front of the camera,” Sauceda said. “My wife did a way better job than I did, believe it or not. I was a little camera-shy and she was the one coaching me through the entire video.”
The video features scenes between Sauceda and his wife such as the two enjoying time in the park, and her discovering a rose left for her on a bridge. The band, dressed formally, is featured in night scenes.
The love song was written by Sauceda along with songwriter and producer Ulises Emmanuel with production and arrangement by JJ Silva. Sauceda worked on the concept with Emmanuel and Silva in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.
“The song was my idea and concept and Emmanuel made it a reality,” Sauceda said. “Then, Silva added a cool arrangement.”
The song’s intro with Sauceda’s accordion and passionate vocals then leads immediately into a sound that leans heavily toward Tejano/Norteño. The production is top-notch, the writing superb and Sauceda and his band’s performance caps off a song sure to become a fan favorite albeit a different sound than the accordion-abuse, cumbia style for which Sauceda is known.
The video lends an even more romantic feel that matches the song’s style and flavor.
Sauceda is scheduled to perform at the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo the day after Valentine’s Day when Sunny Sauceda Y Todo Eso takes the stage at the rodeo’s Bud Light Food Court Pavilion from 10:30pm to midnight on Sat., Feb. 15, 2020. For more info, visit SARodeo.com.
Visit Sunny Sauceda y Todo Eso on Facebook at Sunny Sauceda Y Todo Eso and find out about all the latest news on the band.
The singer released her Zurdo Records debut album, Mis Sueños, in March 2019 and she spoke about the positive reactions to her music and performances in an interview with “Domingo Live” on Feb. 9.
“I’m relatively new, but the reaction is so great,” she told “Domingo Live” host Rudy Treviño. “They’re like, ‘We loved you, you’re music is so interesting, it’s so great.’ I think that the people now are starting to accept the younger sound, the newer generation and what we’re bringing to the industry. I think it’s a very exciting time and I think there is so much talent out there.”
There’s no doubt Delarosa is part of the new generation of artists adding her exciting sound and vibe the future of Tejano music.
The Rio Grande Valley native is already working on her next album and shared details on what fans can expect from the upcoming project.
“It’s totally amped up,” she said. “We have some really great textures and flavors to the music. A lot of cumbia fusions and some beautiful mariachi ballads in there. I’m so excited those, I love that style of music and of course performing it.”
The upcoming album from Delarosa is expected to be released this summer from Zurdo Records.
The singer also performed a few songs from her latest album and including he most recent single “Amor Gigante.” Watch the performance below.
Magali Delarosa performs “Amor Gigante” on “Domingo Live”
