Siggno released the official video for “Yo Te Esperaré’ on Friday (May 6). The powerful visual for the latest hit from the band was directed by Wendy L. Navarro and Siggno frontman Jesse Turner.
WATCH: “Yo Te Esperaré” by Siggno
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An internet rumor that former Mazz frontman Joe Lopez was a making an appearance in July is a hoax, confirms the singer’s brother.
A Facebook event posted on Thursday, May 5, titled “The Return of Joe Lopez Y Grupo Mazz at Starlite Burger Parking Lot McAllen Texas,” with over 1,000 RSVPs, had fans asking if the singer had been released from prison early.
Lorenzo Lopez, the singer’s brother, said the event is a hoax.
“There is a rumor going around that he is free and working already,” Lorenzo Lopez posted on his Facebook page on Friday. “I wish it was true, but unfortunately it is not true.”
Joe Lopez remains jailed at the W.F. Ramsey Unit in Rosharon, Texas. The singer was convicted in 2006 on multiple sex offense charges involving a minor. He was sentenced to 32 years in prison, but because he will serve the sentences concurrently, they amount to 20 years in prison. His full prison term would end on October 27, 2026 and is eligible for parole on October 26, 2016.
“Our attorney says they are still working on his exoneration and that it takes time,” Lorenzo Lopez said. “I would like to thank all you good people that called in hopes he was released. I believe very soon he will be with us to thank you himself for all your support. But until then please try not to listen to rumors until I give you the good news that he is free.”
The Joe Lopez event hoax is just one of many this week, grocery store H-E-B debunked a rumor that Nine Inch Nail’s Trent Reznor was playing a secret show at one of their Austin locations.
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Eight-year-old singer Mia has released her latest single and video, “Mamá,” a special combination for Mother’s Day. It’s the third single released from the young singer in the past few months. “Mamá” is a cover of the 2013 hit from Siggno.
“‘Mamá’ has been in the works since January of 2016,” Mia’s father, Chris Garcia, told Tejano Nation. “The idea started because it was Mia’s mom’s favorite song from Siggno.”
Once the idea was presented, Grammy Award winner Rick Fuentes, from Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution got involved with the track.
“He agreed to produce it,” Garcia said.
Cañonazo’s Steve “Rat” Silvas, formerly of Little Joe Y La Familia, got involved in the project as well.
“Steve co-arranged the song with Rick, and had a few recitals with Mia, to make sure everything was in perfect key for her voice,” Garcia added. “We actually began production in March 2016, and finished up mid-April 2016.”
Mia recorded her vocals and then they were sent to Grammy Award winning producer James Galvez for mixing and mastering. Galvez produced artists such as Alicia Villareal, Kumbia Kings, and Frankie J, just to name a few.
For the video, Mia called upon Ryan Bazan Films to produce the music video. He produced Mia’s first two videos, “El Perdón” and “Cuando Los Angeles Lloran”.
“His ideas always make his visuals a hit,” Garcia said. “Since the song lyrics are exclusively about mothers we chose to use Mia’s mom, Yuliana Garcia, along with both grandmothers. I think that’s what makes this video very special, is that there were no actors but real family members in Mia’s life.”
The video showcases Mia engaging in different activities with both grandmothers. From start to finish, this video is guaranteed to keep your attention, and to pull at your heart. Get your tissues ready. What a perfect video and song for Mother’s Day.
“Mamá” is available at Spotify, click here.
WATCH: “Mama” by Mia
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Aisha Aparicio released her solo debut single, “Poquito A Poco,” on Friday (May 6).
The back-up vocalist for Stephanie Lynn, Oscar G., Savannah Votion, Sarah Monique and more, serves up her first single as a solo artist, a remake of Stefani Montiel’s 1994 hit.
The track is produced by award-winning hitmaker Gabriel Zavala.
“I was thrilled that she wanted to remake a Stefani Montiel classic,” Zavala said. “Now that Aisha has an updated version with accordion and bajo sexto, I’m sure it will be a hit.”
Aisha shared her excitement about working with Zavala on this song.
“I had the honor and privilege of working with him once again and I hope everyone enjoys my rendition of this song with a little Zavala flavor,” Aisha posted on Facebook. “Thank you Stefani and Gabe for being so open in allowing me to choose this beautiful song to record as my first single as a solo artist.”
Aisha is currently in the studio working on her first original single with Zavala and plan to release that soon, but for now enjoy Aisha’s take on “Poquito A Poco,” which will be available on every digital outlet this week.
LISTEN: “Poquito A Poco” (Snippet) by Aisha
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Roy Garcia recently released his newest single, “Quiero Saber,” earlier this month.
“With my single ‘Quiero Saber’, I wanted to take it back to my roots when I first started in the business,” Garcia told Tejano Nation. “When I first started in Tejano Music, I was as the lead vocalist for The Liberty Band, which is a band widely known for their Tejano orchestra sound. Although my debut CD Solo is a departure from that sound, it was important for me to incorporate a song that encompassed an orchestra vibe and pay homage to the type of music that started it all for me.”
“Quiero Saber” is produced by multi-Grammy Award nominated producer Jason Martinez from Grupo Vida.
“I had actually previously recorded a different arrangement to ‘Quiero Saber’ as a single for a CD project I had been working on, but when I decided to give it a go as a solo artist, that version with my voice was never released,” Garica added. “I had really fallen in love with this song and felt that it really fit my voice, so I told myself that when the time came to record my debut CD, that I was going to include a re-imagined arrangement to the song. With Jason Martinez’s help we came up with this amazing version that was inspired by the sounds of the Tejano Orchestra.”
“Quiero Saber,” the third single released from Garcia’s debut solo album, will be available on all major digital distributors soon and his debut album, Solo, can be purchased at Del Bravo Record Shop or ordered online at DelBravoRecordShop.com.
LISTEN: “Quiero Saber” by Roy Garcia
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Nikki Lopez
Former Los Texas Wranglers vocalist Nikki Lopez talked with Tejano Nation Radio on Monday (May 9) about her upcoming music, her recently announced engagement and debuted her latest solo single.
The 2010 South Texas Conjunto Association’s Best New Female Conjunto Artist has released her first original song,”El Calladito,” written by Beto Ramon, produced by the “Charanga King” Hugo Guerrero and arranged by her fiance Mario Vigil.
Lopez previously released two cover tracks, “Voy Por Tu Corazon,” a Spanish cover of the 2013 hit “Dark Horse” from Katy Perry and “Pensando En Voz Alta,” a Spanish cover of “Thinking Out Loud” the 2014 hit by Ed Sheeran.
Lopez told Romeo about her first singing experience at the mall, her upcoming album, working with her new fiance and women’s empowerment. Listen to the full interview below.
LISTEN: Nikki Lopez on Tejano Nation Radio with Romeo
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Revo Live Band
Revo Live Band frontman Sergio “Chex” Lozano talked with Tejano Nation Radio on Monday (May 9) about the band’s upcoming project, their appearance at Q99.5 Memorial Day Weekend Concerts and premiered their new single.
“Vivir” is the latest single from Bailar Es Mi Vicio, the debut album from Revo Live Band.
“It’s very uptempo, I mean it just makes you want to live,” Lozano told Tejano Nation Radio host Romeo.
Revo Live Band plans on releasing their next album before the end of 2016.
“We’re working hard on it,” Lozano said. “We have a lot of great musicians that are going to be featured on it. It’s going to be great. We’re always growing and we’re here to stay.”
Revo Live band will also be releasing the official video for “Vivir” soon.
“We shot (the video) in San Antonio, Texas with the awesome videographer and visionary Ryan Bazan,” Lozano said. “It’s a real simple video, but it shows what we’re usually like.”
“Vivir” and the full album Bailar Es Mi Vicio is available for download from the Tejano Nation Amazon MP3 store, just click here.
Listen to the full interview with Chex Lozano below.
LISTEN: Chex Lozano on Tejano Nation Radio with Romeo
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Sevy Contreras, Shelly Lares, Crystal Torres, Mousie Cervantes and Mingo Mariano at Slack Monster Studios on May 10, 2016. (Facebook)
Little Miss Dynamite Shelly Lares and Crystal Torres are at it again! Tejano Nation’s San Antonio contributor, Mingo Mariano, had an opportunity to catch up with the Tejano Music Award winners to talk about new music by Crystal Torres and produced by Shelly Lares.
The new song is entitled “Sigo Enamorada” and was written by Matt Luna and arranged by Lares and Sevy Contreras.
Tejano Nation visited the San Antonio-based Slackmonster Studios to sample the new track and talk with Lares and Torres.
“It’s a great cumbia, great tempo, great energy,” Lares said. ” So, I am really excited and proud of her, she’s doing a great job!”
LISTEN: Shelly Lares talks “Sigo Enamorada” with Tejano Nation
According to Lares, she will put the finishing touches on the song this week.
Torres spoke about what it was like to work with Shelly on this production, “I have looked up to her for many years and so to have the opportunity to work with her is just a dream come true.”
LISTEN: Crystal Torres talks “Sigo Enamorada” with Tejano Nation
Be on the lookout for new music from Crystal Torres very soon. Her new CD is scheduled to be released by the end of 2016.
You can listen to Mingo Mariano’s radio show on TejanosBest.com, every Wednesday and Friday, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m. CT.
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Ray Ray de Los Agues
Ray Ray de los Agues debuted his new single, “Ella No Eres Tu,” chatted about his upcoming movie project and much more with Tejano Nation Radio on Wednesday (May 11).
“Ella No Eres Tu” is produced by multi-Grammy Award winning producer Gilbert Velasquez with additional from Chente Barrera.
“It was an honor to be in the same studio with them,” Ray Ray told Tejano Nation’s Romeo. “We’re very happy with the product that came out, just an awesome, awesome song.”
The singer, who made an appearance in the Selena movie with Los Agues as “Grupo Fuego”, said he’s working on an upcoming film.
“It’s called Margarita Man,” he said. “It’s directed by Danny Ramos, he wants to (show) the culture of San Antonio. It’s going to be us, Grupo Respeto and Grupo Cielo that’s going to be making an appearance in the movie.”
Check out the full interview with Ray Ray de Los Agues below.
LISTEN: Ray Ray de Los Agues on Tejano Nation Radio with Romeo
Tejano Nation’s DJ Peaches with Art Tigerina Band in Tucson, Arizona on May 7, 2016.
Art Tigerina, an energetic, heart-stopping entertainer, has mesmerized thousands of Tejano fans over a span of two decades. I had the pleasure of interviewing Art on May 7 for a Pre-Mothers Day show in Tucson, Arizona.
Art talked about how his father, Trinidad Tigerina influenced his love for music at a young age. Also handed down to the singer by his father is his first love of being an auto mechanic, his craft to provide for his family. He is largely a self-taught musician, starting with playing the drums, then taught himself how to play the guitar and saxophone. His vocal talent was discovered as a teen while singing in a rock band. Art joined his brothers band, Tierra Mala which was his initial singing introduction to Tejano music. Not long after Tierra Mala, Art started his own band Algo Suave and brought in big crowds with his high energy show was introduced.
In the early 90’s, Art moved to San Antonio. Life wasn’t easy at the beginning, going from bar to bar in hopes of a big break. Success came with the City View Band. An album entitled Vueltas y Vueltas became a hit for City View and later re-recorded with Grupo Vida. Art accepted the position as lead singer for Grupo Vida in 1997, with Eddie Gonzales’ exit from the band. Art has accomplished many milestones in the 17 years with Grupo Vida and 20 years in the music business.
Curently, Art has a new band, Art Tigerina Band. Acording to the singer, the band caters to the working man, its called Blue Collar Tejano Music, specializing in Tejano, Country, Old School, and Rock.
I asked Art about his song “High Heel Sneakers,” since it has a Country feel to it. Art replied,”It’s a Tommy Tucker tune which he added a cumbia mix to it.”
We also discussed his song “Esta Noche Quiero Llorar” released in 2007 with Grupo Vida and then re-released as part of his solo career, produced by Hugo Guerrero.
The song “Esta Noche Quiero Llorar” fit the Tucson event, as it was in honor of Danny Sanchez from the Festival Band who passed away recently. We reflected on how fitting this song is because it’s about loss, the emotion we feel when we experience a loss. The loss of Danny Sanchez is immensely felt by his family, his second family The Festival Band and all the Tejano community. A quote from Art on a previous article in Tejano Nation back in November 2015 summarizes the emotions perfectly ” I love this journey of life I am living. Don’t forget we are all here to walk each other home.”
Art also states his number one goal and what keeps them motivated is the loyalty to the fans, being humble and not just on how good they play. In conjunction with his love for music is also his love for his wife, family and God. His faith keeps him grounded.
Art is a down to earth, charismatic, energetic artist who has made his mark in Tejano. He will thrive to continue to live life and to walk each of us home thru his music. Much thanks to Art and the Art Tigerina Band for their time.
You can find out more about Art at http://www.arttigerina.com and on all social media outlets. Reverb Nation at reverbnation.com/arttigerina6. iTunes and Facebook.
WATCH: Art Tigerina performs in Tucson, Arizona on May 7, 2016
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Lately, the expanding popularity of the Brownsville Latin music scene has been making waves across social media and radio, notably Farra Records artists Revo Live Band and Grupo La Farra Hermanos Lozano.
Founded in 2012 by core members, Sergio and Frank Lozano, Revo Live Band is an exciting concept in music and live entertainment that incorporates a wide range of Latin music influences including Tejano, Cumbia, Rock en Espanol, Salsa, Bachata, Reggaeton, and Norteno to produce an innovative, fresh sound. Also contributing to Revo Live Band’s solid international Latin sound is experience in popular chart topping bands K1 and Big Circo. Their experiences have led to major festival tour performances and television appearances on nationwide and local shows such as Tejano y Mas, Sabado Gigante, El Gordo Y La Flaca, Domingo Live, Despierta America and Televisa’s Noreste Vespectaculos.
Sergio and Frank Lozano began their extensive musical education as children with their father, Francisco ‘Checo’ Lozano, respected Latin music journalist, co-founder of Grupo La Farra and CEO of Farra Records. Musical lessons started early at five years of age for the Lozano brothers. This included vocal training and learning several different instruments. A strong sense of community service and dedication to family was instilled into the Lozano brothers, with their involvement as coaches in the Brasa Youth Soccer League, organized by their parents, Fransisco ‘Checo” Lozano and Maria E.Lozano.
In 1988, the sons of Antonio Lozano, legendary bandleader of Los Bravos de Matamoros, formed the renowned and respected Brownsville, Texas band Grupo La Farra. The latest CD release from Grupo La Farra Hermanos Lozano, the highly anticipated Exitos Con Los Grandes, features the original hit composition “Corazon de Hotel” with Tejano icon Tony Guerrero de La Sombra de Chicago on guest vocals. Legendary Artists Mojado and Belen are also featured in chart topping collaborations. Farra Records Studio has welcomed various renowned international Latin music legends such as Xavier Passos, DJ Kane of Mi Stereo and Kumbia Kings and Pangie of Kumbia Kings, Los Super Reyes and Los EnVivo Kings. Ivan Sanchez, leader of upcoming Latin rock trio Tr3s, is featured on Revo Live Band’s current CD, Bailar Es Mi Vicio,with his original rock ballad “Alone.” His brilliant guitar work is also included on the original Revo Live Band composition “Pobre De Mi Corazon” featuring DJ Kane.
The continuous outpouring of musical talent from Farra records and the Valley region in general, brings to mind the phrase, El Majico Valle. The intertwining threads of the vibrant South Padre Island culture and the peaceful ambience of a coastal existence, where you are likely to see seagulls on the soccer fields, fluidly combine to create the perfect atmosphere conducive to musical creativity. Viva la Musica!
In a beautiful tribute to Selena, A.B. Qunitanilla and the Kumbia King Allstarz perform “Como La Flor,” at the Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort on May 7, 2016.
Mi Gente Magazine was there covering the event in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, as lead vocalist Ricky Valenz, a Michigan native, performed the 1992 hit from Selena.
“The crowd loved the connection to Selena and the performance was one of the highlights of the evening as Ricky Valenz belts out the song made famous by the Tejano Queen,” the entertainment magazine noted.
WATCH: A.B. Quintanilla and Kumbia King Allstarz perform ‘Como La Flor’ at Cinco De Mayo Show
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Jimmy Gonzalez Y Grupo Mazz had to cancel shows this past weekend due to a minor medical emergency to the band’s frontman last week.
Gonzalez updated his fans via Facebook on Monday (May 16). According to a video posted on the band’s official Facebook page, Gonzalez had a medical emergency that required the legendary singer to cancel shows in McAllen, Bishop and Corpus Christi, this past weekend.
“It’s important for my fans to know,” Gonzalez posted.
The singer said he plans to attend this weekend’s scheduled events in Falfurrias, Angleton and Houston.
The highly-anticipated new album from Jimmy Gonzalez Y Grupo Mazz, Que Cante El Mundo, is set to be released on Friday, May 27.
WATCH: Jimmy Gonzalez updates fans on minor medical emergency
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Crystal Torres
released her latest single “Si Tienes Una Amante” on Friday (May 13).
RELATED: Tejano Nation in the studio with Shelly Lares and Crystal Torres
Torres, named the Best New Female Artist at the Tejano Music Awards in 2014, has teamed up with super producer Mario Ortiz for her latest track.
“The song was produced by Mario O and is a different sounding, more Norteño infused song,” Torres told Tejano Nation. “It is all about taking control of a situation in which your partner may be cheating. I am all about promoting a good message to my fans and want to empower them to be strong say GOODBYE to a bad situation! Like they say there’s always more fish in the sea!”
“Si Tienes Una Amante” is an original song written by Jose Rosario Gonzalez.
“All I can say is that this song found its way to the perfect artist, and what a spectacular voice,” Gonzalez posted on his Facebook page. “Crystal, I am thankful to you for singing my song with such passion, and in awe with your artistry. Yes, it sounds like a big hit!”
The track is expected to be a part of highly-anticipated new album from Torres, that is currently in the works.
Let us know what you think about “Si Tienes Una Amante” in the comments below.
LISTEN: “Si Tienes Una Amante” by Crystal Torres
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Grupo Control involved in minor accident. (Facebook)
Grupo Control was involved in an accident on the way to an event on Sunday, according to a post on the band’s official Facebook page. None of the band members were injured.
The band shared photos of the the aftermath with fans on Monday.
“Queremos compartirles que el día de ayer tuvimos un pequeño accidente en la carretera. Pero queremos informarles a todos nuestros fans que estamos bien, el equipo esta estable.” Translated, “We want to share that yesterday we had a little accident on the road. But we want to inform all our fans that we are fine, the team’s stable.”
According to the photos, the band’s trailer somehow detached from the tour bus and flipped over on the side of the road, but the band was able to continue on to their destination.
“Thank God no one was injured and we made it on time to our event,” Control accordionist and vocalist Jennifer Degollado posted on her Facebook page on Monday.
PHOTOS: Grupo Control involved in minor accident
Emilio Navaira has passed away at age 53 of a heart attack.
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Tejano legend Emilio Navaira has passed away due to a massive heart attack, according to reports. He was 53.
A neighbor who lives across the street from Navaira in New Braunfels said he spoke with Navaira’s wife shortly after she found him lying unresponsive on the floor in their home, according to News4SanAntonio.com.
“He moved across the street from me about a year ago and just recently started working on his health,” said the neighbor, who did not wish to reveal his name. “Every day he rode his bike trying to get back into shape. He was such a nice guy, and neighbor, too.”
The news of the singer’s passing has spread throughout social media with Tejano artists and fans sharing the news along with photos and memories of the Tejano music icon.
This is still a developing story and Tejano Nation will have more details as they become available.
Tejano Nation would like to send our deepest condolences to the Navaira family.
Legendary Tejano artist Emilio Navaira died on Monday at the age of 53, and his passing has stunned La Onda Tejana.
Tejano stars turned to social media to share their grief over the loss of the Tejano icon, whose career spanned over three decades.
Here’s what the stars shared as they reacted to the sad news:
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Tejano star Patsy Torres shared her personal thoughts on the passing of her friend and fellow Tejano star Emilio Navaira, after news of his death was announced.
RELATED: Tejano stars react to passing of Emilio Navaira
Confirmed reports state that a call was placed to the New Braunfels Police Department when family members found Navaira unconscious when they returned home Monday night. Reports also state Navaira was transported to a local hospital, where we was then pronounced dead. An autopsy is expected to reveal the cause of the death of the Grammy Award winner.
Torres spoke with San Antonio television station KABB and Fox News First host Ernie Zuniga about the passing of Emilio.
WATCH: Patsy Torres shares her personal thoughts on the death of Emilio Navaira.
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Laura Ann Y La Distancia released their latest single, “Necesito Tu Amor,” on Monday (May 16).
“Necesito Tu Amor” is written by the legendary songwriter Hector Escamilla.
“We are honored to have been able to record it and share it with the world,” Laura Ann told Tejano Nation. “Our culture has many styles of music, as we feel we are versatile to deliver this style along with our cumbias that we are known for.”
The San Marcos, Texas-based band is known for their perfect blend of rancheras and cumbias. Their versatility, excitement and energetic stage presence have been entertaining fans since their debut in 2000. Laura Ann was nominated for Best New Female Artist at the Tejano Music Awards in 2014.
“Necesito Tu Amor” will be available for digital download on May 27.
LISTEN: “Necesito Tu Amor” by Laura Ann Y La Distancia
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The death of Tejano legend Emilio Navaira came as shock to the Tejano community on Monday night as news of the singer’s passing spread via social media.
The Grammy Award winner was found unresponsive at his home in New Braunfels, Texas, when family members returned home on Monday night. A call was placed to the New Braunfels Police Department and Navaira was transported to a local hospital, where we was pronounced dead.
Sources close to the family confirmed to Tejano Nation about the death of “El Rey Del Rodeo” late Monday night as an apparent heart attack. He was 53. An autopsy is expected to reveal the cause of death.
Navaira’s manager/agent Joe Casillas released a statement on behalf of the family on Tuesday afternoon. It read in part:
As most of you will know, it is a bit early to give any type of statement of the cause of his death, we will wait for the autopsy results to indicate that cause.
We ask the fans and media to please respect the families space at this time as they assimilate their tremendous loss and to give them time to prepare a proper good bye to the REY DEL RODEO.
The Navaira Family would like to extend their gratitude for all of the love and condolences, for always being there for Emilio, they are requesting time to prepare the funeral services and the next steps needed. “You can be sure that the fans will have to say good bye to Emilio” said Maru Navaira, wife of the singer, “We are just asking for time” she added.
Tejano Nation sends our heartfelt condolences to the Navaira family on the untimely passing of Emilio.
