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Marcus Daniels Y Algo Suave released the official music video for their latest single, “Quiero Saber” featuring Fidencia Lopez on Tuesday.

The bilingual track, produced by Sotero Seniceros, is a remake of the 1984 hit “I Want To Know What Love Is” by rock band Foreigner.

“It’s a progressive conjunto song and it’s a throwback to the 80s,” Daniels said. “It turned out really well and I’m excited about the video.”

Lopez talked about how the duo first met, “I was at a restaurant one night and was asked to sing with the band that was singing and Marcus heard me and here I am.”

“Quiero Saber” is Lopez’s debut into the Tejano music industry and

“He sent me the song and I absolutely loved it,” she said. “He asked if I would record it with him and I said ‘Yes’ and it went really good. We loved it so much that we decided that we would do a video.”

Daniels has been compared to the late “El Charro Negro” Bobby Butler and Dee Burleson of Culturas, two African-American vocalists that have had great success in the Tejano industry. He says, “These are great artists. I look up to them and thanks for the compliment.”

Perdido Amor is currently available for download at all major media outlets and available at TexSoundPublishing.com. The album features nine tracks including the singles “Un Dolor“, a duet with Aisha titled “Siempre“,  and a tribute cover of “El Papalote“.  The disc was primarily produced by Seniceros, with additional production from Mario Vigil and Gabriel Zavala.

Learn more about Marcus Daniels Y Algo Suave at their official Facebook page, @MarcusDanielsYAlgoSuave.

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WATCH: Marcus Daniels Y Algo Suave — “Quiero Saber” featuring Fidencia Lopez

A collaboration released this week featuring many talented singers and musicians, “El Mundo Va Extrañarte,” pays tribute to late Tejano icon Jimmy Gonzalez.

Frankie Caballero Jr. wanted to pay tribute to Gonzalez, who passed away on June 6, and he turned to longtime Mazz songwriter Beto Ramon to pen this tribute.

“I got with Beto and I said, ‘You know what I have an idea’,” Caballero told Super Tejano 102.1 radio host Bonnie Hernandez. “I want you to write a song for me. You don’t need me to tell you Jimmy’s story, you’ve been working with Jimmy since before I was born…You know what to write. Don’t ask me, just write. He calls me the next day, ‘Are you ready to listen to it?’, I said ‘Ya?’ He sent it to me, I was blown away.”

The collaboration features a group of talented singers, including former Mazz backup vocalist Cristina Salinas, David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales lead vocalist Cezar Martinez, Lisa Mar of LaDezz, Sarah Monique and Ricky Guzman III, to pay homage to the legendary Gonzalez.

“We just all collaborated and tried to do the best we could to try and make it, like a Jimmy Gonzalez song,” said Salinas, “He taught us, the younger generation, the younger crowd that still wants to keep going with the old school Tejano tradition. That’s our culture.”

The collaboration also features amazing musicians, including Caballero’s father Fankie Caballero on accordion. Mazz members Jay Alaniz on guitar and bass and Cris Perales on keyboards, who also arranged the amazing song.

Gonzalez was a pioneer, a legend and multiple Grammy award winner. He co-founded Grupo Mazz in 1978 and went on to achieve international acclaim as one of the most successful Tejano groups ever.

“El Mundo Va Extrañarte” is available now at most digital music platforms.

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LISTEN: “El Mundo Va Extrañarte” — Frankie Caballero Jr. Y Amigos

 Jimencio has returned with two versions of his new single “Hasta Mi Final,” his first release after a three year hiatus from music.

“After three long years I am finally releasing music again,” Jimencio told Tejano Nation. “This experience for me, with this particular song, was unlike any other. Working with amazing people like Josue Alaniz, Richard Rosales from Grupo Siggno and David Garza to complete this project made it unique in itself and is now one of my favorites.”

The release features two versions of the single, an acoustic version and Norteño version.

“The decision to release two versions of the song came from how beautifully the song was written,” Jimencio added. “I wanted to give it the attention to detail it deserved and I feel that we accomplished that. This isn’t the typical style you’d hear from me, but I wanted to be true to myself and create music that my people could love!”

Jimencio released his EP, Mi Ultima Disculpa, on July 6, 2015, that featured a mix of club cumbias and Latin pop hits. He plans to release more music in the near future.

“More music will come,” he said. “I want to thank all who has continued to stick by my side throughout this three year quiet period. I am forming the band again and going to get on the road as soon as possible.”

Both versions of “Hasta Mi Final” are available now at all major digital music platforms.

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LISTEN: Jimencio — “Hasta Mi Final” (Versión Norteña)

Newcomer Irene Sanchez released her debut single “Que Dios Perdone” on July 30.

The track, written by Joshua Ryan, was produced by Sergio “Chex” Lozano and Frank Lozano of Revo Live Band and Farra Records.

“I feel very passionate about this song, it’s one of my favorites so far out of the ones we have recorded,” Sanchez told Tejano Nation. “It has a very old feeling to it, yet at the same time, a fresh new sound. I hope you enjoy.”

Sanchez, who was a Tejano Idol runner-up in 2016, is a 22-year-old Corpus Christi native and has been singing since she was a little girl.

“Thanks to my tio buying me my first guitar and my Grandma Irene and Grandpa Poncho always playing music around the house,” she said about her musical roots. “I grew up listening to Trios, rancheras, Tejano and mariachi music and my love for music has grown so much over the years.”

“Que Dios Perdone” is available now at all major digital music platforms.

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LISTEN: “Que Dios Perdone” — Irene Sanchez

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Legendary band Leonard Davila & Street People have returned with a brand new album and have released the official music video for their latest single, “La Cajera,” on Saturday.

The visual, produced by Lupe Moya of LM Media Solutions, features the band dressed in black suits performing with the Austin, Texas skyline in the background.

“La Cajera” was produced by multiple Grammy winner Gilbert Velasquez and was originally written and performed by Conjunto legend Johnny Degollado.

After a nearly 30-year hiatus, Davila has returned with a reinvigorated sound, part of a rebirth of the once-popular Street People band with their latest album, Rejuvenation, re-released in January on LTD Records. The album was originally released in 2015, the same year the Austin, Texas-based band was inducted into the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame, but now it gets rejuvenated for 2018.

The new Street People still has a horn-driven sound but with modern arrangements and new tricks, Davila says. He hopes to show that their music can be enjoyed by people of diverse musical tastes. “You don’t have to listen to just one thing. You may not dance to the cumbia the same way that I do, but we all still move.”

Rejuvenation is available now at all major digital music platforms and local record stores.

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WATCH: “La Cajera” — Leonard Davila & Street People

After giving fans a video teaser in May, Bajo Zero have released their new single “En Este Bar” in full.

It’s the lead single from the Florida-based band’s highly-anticipated new album from Avalos Recording Group. It will be the follow-up to their debut album Antes, released in December 2014. The album that garnered lead vocalist Juan Jose Rodriguez a win for Best New Male Artist at the 2015 Tejano Music Awards and a nomination for Bajo Zero as Best New Group.

RELATED: Di Marie releases duet with Juan Jose Rodriguez from Bajo Zero [AUDIO]

Rodriguez gave Tejano Nation details on the band’s upcoming album, “We’re going to try and do a lot of duets, try and do a couple of collaborations with other artists. We’re going to try and mix it up, try to do a little different flavors and try to bring everything up and make it hype.”

As previously reported, the upcoming album will also feature production from Grammy winner A.B. Quintanilla. He announced the news via a live Facebook video in May 2016.

RELATED: A.B Quintanilla to produce upcoming album for Bajo Zero

“The name of the group is Bajo Zero…they’re really, really good. I’m going to make sure we give ’em a hot sound,” Quantanilla said. “The guys are amazing, they’re super talented. I was able to catch them at the Tejano Music Awards, they kicked ass. I really wanted to work with ’em and we made it happen, so I’m really excited.”

“En Este Bar” is available now at all major digital musical platforms. No release date or title has been announced for Bajo Zero’s upcoming album.

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LISTEN: “En Este Bar” — Bajo Zero

Fans of Joe Lopez got the latest update on the singer from his manager, Sandra Vallejo, in an exclusive interview on Tuesday.

In the nearly 30 minute video broadcast live on Facebook, Vallejo told Super Tejano 102.1 morning personality Mando San Roman about when fans may expect Lopez back on stage, working towards exoneration for the former Mazz singer and more, including the ownership of the Mazz name.

RELATED: Legal team for Joe Lopez plans retesting of DNA evidence for exoneration

The legal team is fighting to clear his name and plans to retest DNA evidence that helped convict the singer and sent him to prison in 2006 for sex crimes against his niece.

Lopez was released on parole in March, but he is not a free man. After more than 11 years in prison, the co-founder of Grammy winning group Mazz, has to wear an ankle monitor and spend most of his time inside. He is under extensive supervision with limited time out of his home, for now.

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SAN ANTONIO — SpinXpress, a new self- and full-service laundry, will host a grand opening party this weekend featuring Grammy Award winners Los Texmaniacs, free school supplies and the expansion of its Goodwill clothing donation program.

Festivities run from 8 a.m. until 5 pm Saturday, Aug. 11, at the newest SpinXpress location, 4941 West Commerce in the Crosstowne Mercado shopping center. Grammy Award winners and Smithsonian Folkways conjunto recording artists Los Texmaniacs will play from 12 noon until 3 p.m.

Washers and dryers also will be free to use all day, along with free tacos from 10:45 a.m. until 1 p.m. Parents can also go home with free school supplies for their kids, as local school districts start classes as soon as August 13.

The new location is the third SpinXpress in San Antonio. The locally-based company also has locations at 1107 S. General McMullen and 8535 Blanco Road. Additional locations are also planned in San Antonio and beyond.

“My brothers and I grew up in San Antonio, so we’re excited to bring a radically better laundry experience and a really fun grand opening party to the neighborhood,” said Bhavin Patel of SpinXpress. “Coin laundry facilities for far too long have been mostly dingy, dirty, and not places anyone wants to be if they can avoid it. We want to show the laundry customer that we respect them by making the chore of doing their laundry much more pleasant than what they have come to expect.”

At the opening of the Blanco Road location in the spring, SpinXpress and Goodwill launched a partnership that is sending thousands of clothing items to Goodwill San Antonio. Clothing left behind at any SpinXpress in San Antonio is now being donated to Goodwill. And each location now features a Goodwill donation station strictly for donated clothing.

Since starting in April, the program has seen SpinXpress donate more than 3,000 pounds of clothing to Goodwill, which uses the donations to support Goodwill’s mission to help change lives through the power of work. Goodwill’s mascot, “Good William,” will be on hand for Saturday’s grand opening.

The new SpinXpress features staff on site at all times, 44 washers, 54 dryers, 55-inch HD televisions, free Wi-Fi, a kids fun zone, charging stations, super-clean bathrooms and a bright, safe environment. SpinXpress employees clean each washer and dryer several times daily. The facility is open 24 hours.

“Partnerships with community businesses are a vital factor to our success. We are excited to partner with SpinXpress on their innovative laundromat concept,” said Penny Benavidez, Director of Public Relations for Goodwill San Antonio. “Their focus on empowering the communities they serve is aligned with our mission to help change lives through the power of work. Every donation collected at SpinXpress helps Goodwill fund education, training and career services that empower individuals with barriers to find meaningful employment.”

In addition to self-service laundry, SpinXpress also offers a full-service option. Customers can drop off their laundry and let SpinXpress wash, dry, fold and package it for easy pickup.

For more information, visit www.GoSpinXpress.com.

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Frankie Caballero Jr. put out a call to fans of late Tejano icon Jimmy Gonzalez to be a part of the official music video for his tribute song “El Mundo Va Extrañarte” on August 15 in Alamo, Texas.

Caballero posted the info via his Facebook page on Tuesday, “In honor of Jimmy G and the love he had for his fans, I’m inviting all Jimmy G fans to be featured in the music video of “n honor of Jimmy G and the love he had for his fans, I’m inviting all Jimmy G fans to be featured in the music video of ‘El Mundo Va Extrañarte’.”

The video is scheduled to begin shooting on Wednesday, August 15th at 6:00 p.m. at Prims Place Live, 741 Main Street in Alamo, Texas.

“If interested, we ask you come dressed in your Jimmy G y Grupo Mazz T-shirts. You may bring extra props that represents Jimmy, caps, posters, pictures, etc.”

Fan are asked to arrive 30 minutes early to prepare for the video.

“El Mundo Va Extrañarte” is collaboration that pays tribute to Jimmy Gonzalez, who passed away on June 6. The song features former Mazz backup vocalist Cristina Salinas, David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales lead vocalist Cezar Martinez, Lisa Mar of LaDezz, Sarah Monique and Ricky Guzman III.

Gonzalez was a pioneer, a legend and multiple Grammy award winner. He co-founded Grupo Mazz in 1978 and went on to achieve international acclaim as one of the most successful Tejano groups ever.

“El Mundo Va Extrañarte” is available now at most digital music platforms.

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LISTEN: “El Mundo Va Extrañarte” — Frankie Caballero Jr. Y Amigos

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Louie Marinez is set to release his sophomore album and the Arizona-based singer gave Tejano Nation exclusive details.

Marinez spoke to Tejano Nation contributor Fanny Gurl about his new album, teaming up once again with Grammy Award winning producer and singer Rick Fuentes, his upcoming performance at the 2018 Tejano Music National Convention in Las Vegas and much more.

The new album will be the follow-up to his debut album, Sin Fronteras, released in 2014. It will be a throwback to the classic Tejano brass sound of Latin Breed and Little Joe.

“We implemented, of course, the horns, the accordion, but his time we went ahead and focused a lot of three-part harmonies,” said Marinez. “We came out with a good concept this time. I feel that this CD is better than the first CD…I think we took it to a different level.”

Marinez will release the new album during his performance at the Shelly’s All-American Showcase, the two-day music showcase hosted by Tejano icon Shelly Lares, at the Tejano Music National Convention on August 24 at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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WATCH: Louie Marinez speaks on new album

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Sarah Monique posted an emotional video on Facebook this week over a viral video of special fan’s performance of her hit song “Esta Noche Te Olvido.”

The viral video of Stacie Hernandez belting out the title track from Sarah Monique’s new album has garnered over 850 shares and 55,000 views since it was posted by Julio Rios on August 6. Family members have been posting videos of Hernandez, a 30-year-old blind woman from Robstown, Texas, singing songs by country star Miranda Lambert, as well as Sarah Monique.

“I am in my car crying,” Sarah Monique said during the Facebook Live video. “I just got a video of a fan, Stacie Hernandez, and let me tell you, you sing beautiful and you have touched my heart in such a way, I never expected.”

RELATED: Sarah Monique releases Mariachi-filled ‘Esta Noche Te Olvido’ album

Sarah Monique asked fans to connect the singer with Hernandez.

“I’m overwhelmed by happiness and I feel so touched and blessed by this,” she said. “I would love for you to come and sing ‘Esta Noche Te Olvido’ with me.”

The two have since connected and Hernandez will sing a duet with Sarah Monique at an album release party at Prim’s Place in Alamo, Texas on August 11.

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WATCH: Stacie Hernandez sings “Esta Noche Te Olvido”

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Rising singer and viral video sensation Beatriz Gonzalez has released the official music video for her latest single, “Cuando El Destino,” a cover of the classic mariachi song.

The visual features Gonzalez belting out her version of the classic mariachi tune while taking shots of tequila.

RELATED: Beatriz Gonzalez speaks on debut album, musical influences and more on Tejano Nation Radio

“Cuando El Destino,” written by José Angel Jiménez and has been covered by many singers, including Pedro Infante, is the latest release from La Tequilera Vol. 1, the new EP from Gonzalez released in May 2018.

Gonzalez became a viral sensation in November 2017 when a video of the singer belting out an impromptu performance of the mariachi classic “Los Laureles”  at the famous San Antonio eatery Mi Tierra garnered millions of views, currently at over 22 million views.

The singer’s five-song EP, La Tequilera Vol. 1, features covers of classic mariachi hits and is available now at SilentGiantEntertainment.com and all major digital platforms.

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WATCH: “Cuando El Destino” — Beatriz Gonzalez

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Today marks eight years since the passing of Tejano and Conjunto legend Esteban ‘Steve’ Jordan.

“El Parche,” a nickname because of his trademark eye patch, could play 35 different instruments, but was known as the “Jimi Hendrix of the accordion.”

His first official recording sessions were in 1963, featuring a group fronted by the Conjunto Hall of Famer and his wife, singer Virginia Martinez. He had actually been featured on a 78 rpm recording made in San Jose, CA, in the late ’50s, part of a prize for best young Conjunto performer.

Unlike many Conjunto musicians, Jordan kept up with technological advancements, using devices such as phase shifters, fuzz boxes, and synthesizers.  He had a unique style, adding bits of fusion jazz and rock into his music.  His sound was strong and vivid, “literally jumping out of the grooves,” as one writer once described Jordan’s music.

Jordan grabbed a Grammy nomination for his album Turn Me Loose in 1986, but lost to his old friend Flaco Jimenez.

“El Parche” battled cancer for four years and died of liver complications on August 13, 2010, at the age of 71.

“August 13 marks eight years since the passing and crossing over to the cosmos of our beloved EL Jefe, the one and only original Accordion alchemist, Lyric innovator and international LATIN music world inspiration…’EL PARCHE’ Esteban ‘Steve’ Jordan,” his son Esteban Jordan III wrote on his Facebook page on Sunday. “In honor of his legacy and in celebration of his music, we encourage you to PLAY IT LOUD and sing out Tejano Proud like a prayer!”

We echo those sentiments here at Tejano Nation as we honor the Tejano and Conjunto legend on the eighth anniversary of his passing with a great tribute mix from Tejano Network’s Eddie Olivo.

Listen to a Steve Jordan tribute mix by Eddie Olivo

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Omie Mendoza has released the official music video for his debut solo single “Te Amo” featuring Stephanie Lynn.

The visual features Mendoza and Stephanie Lynn playing on opposite sides in a men versus women softball game.

“Te Amo” is the debut solo single for Mendoza, who is also a vocalist for progressive cumbia band M-Dos. The reggaeton-infused track was written by Mendoza and Mony De La Garza, with production by Roland “RoRo” Gutierrez.

“We got together, I gave them my idea,” said Mendoza in a recent interview with Tejano Nation radio affiliate Fiesta 92.1. “I told them who I already wanted work with, which was Stephanie Lynn…worked out amazing and I love her voice. I love the production on it, I mean it’s a great track, I really enjoy it.”

The video was filmed in Alice, Texas by Roger Zamora of San Antonio-based Rogy Productions. and features many dance scenes choreographed by Carlos Cano.

“Whenever you hear a song and you really like it, you end up liking it for awhile, but then when you see a video it kind of gives you a whole new vision onto the song,” Mendoza said. “You kind of get whole new fresh take on it, so I’m hoping this will kind of do that. You know, influence other people to see it the way I wrote it.”

“Te Amo” featuring Stephanie Lynn is available now at all digital music platforms.  Mendoza is also planning to release a full solo album.

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WATCH: Omie Mendoza — “Te Amo” (featuring Stephanie Lynn)

The 15th annual Tejano Music National Convention is only one week away and many Arizona bands are set to perform in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Bands scheduled to perform include Conjunto Bravo, Festival Band, Sabor Latino Legacy, Louie Marinez Y Grupo Mysterio, Louie Sanchez and Emily Flores at Vegas Tejano Week, August 23 – 26 at the Rio Hotel and Casino.

Tejano Nation contributor Fanny Gurl and Melissa Santa Cruz, morning personality from Tejano Nation radio affiliate Tejano 1600 in Tucson, Arizona, have your preview of bands representing the Grand Canyon State.

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Radio personality Aura Vidal has joined Tejano Nation as a contributing writer to cover Conjunto music and events.

Aura is currently an internet radio personality on Tejano Tucson Radio in Tucson, Arizona, hosting the “Double Trouble Show” on Monday nights at 7:30 pm MST, as well as the “Conjunto Hour” on Tuesday nights at 7:30 p.m. MST.

“Aura is a great addition to the Tejano Nation team,” said John Henry Medina, Tejano Nation’s Digital Managing Editor. “Her passion for the Tejano and Conjunto music scene has made her a favorite of not only the artists, but the music community as well.”

The Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico native was raised in Tucson, Arizona and grew up around musicians in her family. Aura’s great grandfather played the accordion, her great aunt Amparo Ochoa, was a recording artist of Mexican folklore music, and her father performed in a Latin-American folklore group.

Aura has played several instruments such as the vihuela and the violin with Mariachi Los Changuitos Feos for several years until she was offered to play professionally and recorded with Mariachi Tapatio, now performing with Mariachi Patron in Tucson, Arizona.

Pursuing her love for music she has involved herself in the Tejano and Conjunto music scene, which took her to perform in San Antonio, Texas at the Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair in 2017.

She is a person of many talents, hosting the annual Bisbee Mariachi Festival, stage director and emcee for the 80th Annual Tohono O’odham Rodeo and Fair, and Just recently co-emcee at the 2018 South Texas Conjunto Awards.

Aura is also involved with the fashion and modeling scene in Tucson as Director of Event, and mentor. She also works with Southern Arizona Video Productions as a videographer.

Her air accordion skills and her passion to promote musicians on her “Conjunto Hour” has gained a large following within the Conjunto community.

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Rising singer and musician Louie Sanchez is launching his solo career and the Arizona native speaks on his debut singles, upcoming music and much more in an exclusive interview with Tejano Nation.

Tejano Nation contributor Fanny Gurl caught up with Sanchez before his performance at El Chino Restaurante y Cantina in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 3.

The Phoenix native talked about his beginnings in the music industry and his experience as the bassist for Mexican Regional artist Luis Coronel.

He also talked about his debut solo singles, “Te Me Fuiste” and “Amigos Nada Mas,” and his upcoming performance at the 2018 Tejano Music National Convention in Las Vegas.

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WATCH: Louie S exclusive interview with Tejano Nation

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Tejano newcomer Emily Flores released the official music video for her second single, “Numero Uno,” on Friday (Aug. 17).

The visual, filmed and produced by Ryan Bazan, features the Arizona singer at locations around San Antonio, Texas belting out her latest single, a Spanish cover of the classic hit “The Tide Is High” made famous by Blondie in 1980.

“Numero Uno” was produced by Severo “Sevy” Contreras at San Antonio-based Slackmonster Studios and is the follow-up to Flores’ debut single “Yo Se Que Tu Puedes.” Both singles are available now at all major digital music platforms. A full album is expected to be released later this year.

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WATCH: “Numero Uno” — Emily Flores

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Miguel Hernandez released the lead single, “Porteñita,” from his upcoming sixth album on Thursday.

“‘Porteñita’ is a feel good, hit the dance floor, ready for the weekend kind of song,” Hernandez told Tejano Nation. “The song speaks of falling in love with a girl from a harbor port.”

The catchy cumbia, originally a 1984 hit song performed by Los Humildes and composed by Homero Aguilar, was produced by Hernandez. It’s the first release from his upcoming sixth studio album, Inspiración, scheduled to be released in September 2018.

Emerging in 2003 with his self-titled debut album, Hernandez’s unique blend of lyrics and musical diversity allowed him a spot on the Billboard charts and notoriety throughout the United States and Mexico.

LISTEN: “Porteñita” — Miguel Hernandez

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Grupo Stampede accordionist Richard Cantu is recovering from emergency back surgery to repair an injury he suffered after a hit-and-run accident in March.

The musician will be out of work and off the stage for six months and a GoFundMe page has been setup by his granddaughter Gabryella Perez to help with medical and other expenses.

“In March, my grandfather’s car was struck by an eighteen wheeler, leaving his car totaled,” Perez wrote. “The eighteen wheeler fled the scene. With no information on the truck company, my grandfather continued to work…suffering from excruciating back pain.”

The pain led Cantu to seek relief from a doctor.

“He did not know how bad his condition was until last week when he saw the specialist,” she added. “The specialist admitted my grandfather into the hospital August 12 and he had to have emergency back surgery the following day.”

The surgery went well, but Cantu’s recovery process is expected to take six months.

Perez says Cantu has made countless sacrifices and donated his talent, time, and energy to other fellow bandmates and family members who have been through similar circumstances and ask for help in his moment of need. A donation of any amount will be greatly appreciated.

Click here to donate to the GoFundPage for Richard Cantu.

Formed in 1996 in the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metroplex, Stampede is known for its innovative, urban-Tejano sound that respects tradition with an energy level that compares to a “stampede,” the band’s live performances displays their versatility by mixing covers with its cumbia and ranchera originals.