Electro-cumbia artist DJ Sancho was arrested on Wednesday afternoon in Lubbock, Texas.
The 33-year-old DJ and producer, real name Charles Sanchez, was being held on a $50,000 bond with a charge of indecency with a child by contact. The arrest warrant was dated Oct. 4, according to online jail records.
The Lubbock, Texas-based artist was a rising star in electro-cumbia, one of the fastest-growing music genres for the LatinX generation. It includes artists like Raymix and El Dusty, who have received Latin Grammy nominations over the past few years.
DJ Sancho rose to fame with the release of the hit song “Tokyo Cumbia” in 2013. His most recent release was “Mi Vida Loca” in May.
This is a developing story, Tejano Nation will have more details as it becomes available.
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Eagle Pass native Karina Castillon grew up watching and listening to her brother Jose Castillon Jr. and cousin Carlos (Charlie) Castillon practice in the garage of their home.
From those long into the night sessions to the spontaneous mini-concerts that took place. She was part of their musical journey even traveling alongside sometimes as they performed with different bands such as Gary Hobbsand Joe Garcia Y Los Amigos. Garcia is the father of Jimmy and Joey of the Garcia Bros., one of the most prolific groups known for their “Pachuco” style and rhythmic Conjunto sound.
Upon the release of “Las Miradas” by Hobbs, the excitement grew as the two were officially part of the recording.
Carlos (Charlie) Castillon is second to your left end and Jose Castillon Jr. on the far right end.
Shortly after Jose Castillon Jr. decided to venture out to pursue higher education, the music never left him and sometime later alongside some friends he formed a group.
That’s when Karina at the age of fifteen was asked to join and without hesitation, she made her debut at her own Quinceanera.
For eight consecutive years, the group played at various events and venues. Things seemed to be going great as they even recorded some original material.
Then out of nowhere due to some unforeseen circumstances, the group came to a halt.
Life events had taken them into different directions.
In 2015, they came back together and took the stage as the group now named Pin.
They became a household name and well known in their hometown and surrounding areas.
“The response we’ve received was so amazing and truly humbling,” said Karina.
After a couple of years with the group, she wanted to take things a step further and entered a talent contest in San Antonio, becoming one of the finalists. She was awarded a recording at Luz-Mex Records by Jose “Pepe” Leon.
Shortly thereafter, she was in the studio in which he wrote the song “Beso Hechizado” and recorded it alongside producer Anthony Perez. It was released in 2018 and well received by the industry.
“I was so overwhelmed by such positive feedback,” said Karina.
In February 2018, after opening up for Stefani Montiel, she got to me meet someone she had always wanted to work with. One of the industries most prolific entertainers and producers Gabriel Zavala.
Karina knew she wanted something different for her next single. She had this idea for a song and presented it to him. The 2013 song from Jenny and the Mexicats, “Me Voy A Ir,” but with the Zavala flare!
The studio session to record the song was an experience on its own.
“He is a mastermind at his craft but is also very open to the ideas, thoughts and suggestions the artist may have throughout,” said Karina.
Can we go ahead and make it official?
Will those two songs be part of that certain album?
“I am very happy, proud and humbled to say, yes,” said Karina. “The response from the public has been wonderful and I am very grateful for everyone that has attended our shows and played my music. It’s because of them I’ve been given that desire to fulfill a dream and complete a project that has been in the works for so long. Thank you all so much for your continued support.”
With that here is the exclusive video premiere of “Me Voy A Ir,” the second released single as an independent artist for Karina Castillon, directed by Johnny Davila.
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Sunny Sauceda | Photo: John Henry Medina / Tejano Nation
When GRAMMY-winning Tejano vocalist and accordionist Sunny Sauceda takes the stage Oct. 26 at San Antonio’s 13th Annual AccessAbility Fest, he will represent Tejano music for a rewarding cause and one that’s especially close to his heart.
The AccessAbility Fest from 9am-2pm, Saturday, Oct. 26, in downtown San Antonio’s Market Square and Milam Park is an event that will feature more than 170 activities and exhibitors that promote “independence and inclusion,” according to the festival site, for individuals who live with disabilities and their caretakers.
“It’s important for me to perform at events like these because we live it every day,” Sauceda said.
Sauceda and his wife, Vickie, have a nine-year-old son with special needs, who uses a wheelchair.
Sauceda will perform at 11:30 a.m. on the San Saba Stage in the historic Market Square.
The musician, well-known for his entertaining live shows, said he attended the festival about three years ago and wondered why there wasn’t any live music featured at the event.
“I thought ‘I would love to come play for special needs kids,’ because I know it’s so hard to take them to concerts in San Antonio,” Sauceda said. “I’ve even brought it to the attention of the San Antonio Music Commission that we actually need dedicated handicap areas for all concerts downtown throughout San Antonio and surrounding areas.”
Even at his own concerts, Sauceda said his family has experienced the frustration of trying to take his son to watch his father perform.
“My wife and in-laws watch our son while we play and they try to go into the crowd,” Sauceda said. “People are just rude and don’t care. They will stand in front of people sitting in a wheelchair.”
Sauceda said there needs to be more awareness about people who live with disabilities and for all those who use a wheelchair.
“(My family), they usually stand to the back and I think that is so wrong and a disservice to our veterans who are in wheelchairs, the elderly and those with special needs,” Sauceda said.
This year’s AccessAbility Fest, which is a combined effort of hundreds of partner organizations and businesses, will feature an inaugural abilitySTRONG parade and march at 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 26, on the streets of downtown San Antonio. The 2019 theme for the parade is: “Awareness…We’re Stronger Together.”
Melanie Cawthon is co-founder and executive director of disABILITYsa, whose mission is “to educate, advance, and engage individuals with disabilities by sharing information, creating opportunities, and strengthening organizations that serve them.”
disABILITYsa is a major supporter of this year’s AccessAbility Parade and Fest and Cawthon said she is excited about Sauceda’s participation in the event as hewill be joined in his performance by a fan who has represented the special needs community in San Antonio.
“Sunny became involved with the AccessAbility fest through his connection with accordion player, Steven Rodriguez,” Cawthon said. “Steven served as a Duke on the 2014 Fiesta Especial Royal Court working to create visibility for the leadership and contributions that individuals with disabilities are making in our community.”
Sunny Sauceda performs with Stephen Rodriguez on stage. | Photo: Terri Galvan
Sauceda said he has performed with Rodriguez before when the young man graduated from Judson High School.
“It was his party so we pretty much let him do whatever he wanted to,” Sauceda said. “And he did just that. He sang and played my accordion that night alongside me.”
Cawthon said the Oct. 26 performance should prove powerful.
“Sunny and Steven will share the stage for one or two songs on Saturday, Oct. 26 celebrating and highlighting the performance strengths and abilities of individuals living with disabilities,” Cawthon said.
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”Since I Fell For You,” written by Buddy Johnson Woodrow and produced by Abraham Quintanilla, is a beautiful ballad from the 16-year-old singer’s upcoming fourth album.
“It is a beautiful song that has such deep meaning,” Isabel Marie told Tejano Nation. “I feel what it must be like to be treated in such a selfish manner. It’s like reading a book that lets your imagination run wild. I close my eyes while singing the lyrics and my mind puts a movie together, which helps me put emotion into a song.”
“Since I Fell For Your” is available now at all major digital music platforms.
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That scene actually happened and Chris is well known for carrying around a bottle of sauce for those added flavor moments. Well, now they are going to be that much more flavorful with the upcoming release of his signature Perez Pepper Sauce!
Officially announced on his social media platforms and stated to be released in select stores and online just in time for the holidays. It’s looking like those tamales and turkey dinners are going to get kicked up a notch for sure!
Official Facebook statement:
Facebook.com/ChrisPerezMusic
The guitarist didn’t mention the official launch date but Tejano Nation will have full details when Perez Pepper Sauce becomes available.
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A beautiful monument honoring late Tejano icon Jimmy Gonzalez was unveiled at his gravesite on Saturday (Oct. 12.)
Fans, family and friends attended the ceremony at Buena Vista Burial Park in Brownsville, Texas, to reveal the black marble headstone, featuring a guitar on the right side. The front of the monument displays a picture of Gonzalez with his name, dates of birth and death and message, “Como quisiera que estuvieras aqui, para estar juntos una ves mas (How I wish you were here, to be together once more).”
The left side of the monument also displays a message, “A generous heart, a humble spirit, disciple of our Lord, and constant in faith – Music was his passion, a gift to the living, and an inspiration to us all.”
Gonzalez was a pioneer, a legend and a multiple Grammy Award winner that achieved international acclaim as co-founder of one of the most successful Tejano groups ever, Mazz. He died of cardiac arrest in June 2018 at the age of 67.
“Everyone in the Latin music industry – Tejano, Norteno, Regional Mexican industry – knew the name Jimmy Gonzalez, knew the impact he had made as an artist with Grupo Mazz as a producer, a writer, a guitar player, second to none,” said Freddie Martinez, Jr., Vice President of Operations and co-owner for Freddie Records. “He was the true musical mastermind of that band and that, there is no doubt.”
Gonzalez joined Freddie Records in 1999, recording many hit albums and songs, earning seven Latin Grammy Awards, six of them consecutively, and one Grammy Award.
“For nearly 20 years, Jimmy was a big part of the Freddie Records family and when I say family I truly mean family we don’t take that word lightly at Freddie Records,” added Martinez. “Jimmy was truly a part of the Freddie Records family.”
The monument was created by Tim Morris, also known as Cemetery Tim, who owns a headstone company in Toppenish, Washington, providing families with personalized headstones, tombstones, memorials, monuments and more. He created custom headstones for late rapper Eric “Eazy-E” Wright and Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes of hip-hop group TLC. He has also been commissioned to create a headstone for late Tejano singer Ernestine Romero, who was tragically killed in July.
“Over the last year, we’ve been working on this very special design for Jimmy,” said Morris. “It definitely represents who he was and I’m just very, very thankful to be a part of this and share this with the family.”
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The track, written by Gerardo Alvarez and Miguel A. Lopez, is the latest single from Sarah Monique’s latest album, “Esta Noche Te Olvido,” released in 2018.
“This song meant so much to me, not only because one of my idols recorded with me, Shelly Lares, but because of the message that it brings and it helps women stay strong and positive throughout any situation that they encounter when they are in or out of a relationship,” Sarah Monique told Tejano Nation.
Lares is a major influence for Sarah Monique with a legendary career that spans 37 years, beginning when Lares was just a young girl. Sarah Monique reached out to “Little Miss Dynamite” to be a part of the song.
“When I heard it I thought it was fun and catchy and I really wanted someone as a strong voice as well,” Sarah Monique said. “Two women coming together and having that bond.”
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Masizzo has returned with new members and is currently working on a full album.
The group spoke to Tejano Nation host Veronique Medrano about the addition of drummer Joey “JMZ” Jimenez and the move of Isaias Ramirez to lead vocalist and featured on the new single, “No Digas Que No.”
Masizzo plans a new single to be released within a month and a full album to be recorded with the new additions of the band.
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Ben DeLeon of Solido shared details on a new album, the first in three years for the Grammy-winning band and celebrating 20 years in the music industry in 2020.
The frontman told Tejano Nation host Veronique Medrano that the band is recording their first album as an independent artist after spending almost 20 years with Freddie Records. A new single is scheduled to be released soon.
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“Echame La Culpa,” the collaboration featuring La Calma and Stefani Montiel, is the top song this week on the syndicated radio program hosted by Rudy Trevino. Montiel’s catchy cumbia, “La Comadre,” is listed at No. 2 of a Top 10 that was dominated by female artists.
“Brindo Contigo,” the duet from Sarah Monique and Shelly Lares is ranked at No. 4. The comeback track from Rebecca Valadez, “Que Nadie Sepa Mi Sufrir,” is No. 5 on the countdown with Devin Banda’s version of a Latin Breed classic, “La Tejana Enamorada,” at No. 6. Aisha scored two Top 10 hits with “La Reina De Tu Vida” at No. 8 and her fun, upbeat cumbia, “Baby, Baby,” at No. 10. Young singing sensation Mia received the No. 9 position with her cumbia cover of “Lost In The Middle Of Nowhere.”
Check out the slideshow below for the Top 20 hits for the week of October 13, 2019, on the Tejano Gold Countdown, heard on 134 radio affiliates in the U.S. and Mexico. Listen to Tejano Gold Countdown podcasts at TejanoGoldCountdown.com.
1. “Echame La Culpa” – La Calma feat. Stefani Montiel
2. Stefani Montiel – “La Comadre”
3. “Si Tu Me Dejaras” – Michael Salgado
4. Sarah Monique – “Brindo Contigo” feat. Shelly Lares
5. Rebecca Valadez – “Que Nadie Sepa Mi Sufrir”
6. Gary Hobbs – “Lo Que Amo”
7. Devin Banda – “La Tejana Enamorada”
8. Aisha – “La Reina De Tu Vida”
9. Mia – “Lost In The Middle Of Nowhere”
10. Aisha – “Baby Baby”
11. Solido – “Imaginate”
12. Magali Delarosa – “Mira Lo Que Has Hecho”
13. Las Fenix – “Un Traguito De Tequila”
14. Isabel Marie – “Tu No Sabes”
15. Missy – “Tu Perdon”
16. Linda Escobar – “La Revancha”
17. David Lee Garza Y Los Musicales – “Regresa A Mi”
18. Texas Latino – “Mi Princesa”
19. Jay Perez – “Contigo”
20. Los Palominos – “Ellas”
The Tejano Gold Countdown Top 20 is based on data provided by National Hispanic Syndicated Radio, LLC., comprised of data from Mediabase, reporting stations and select online radio stations.
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After a few years away from music, Ilyssa Saenz is planning a return and the singer shares details on an upcoming single, comeback album and more.
The singer made a splash in the Tejano music scene in 2010 with her debut album Estoy Contigo, which spawned a couple of hit singles, including the title track and “Te Amo.” The album’s success garnered her a nomination as Best New Female Artist at the 2011 Tejano Music Awards. The vocalist has dropped two singles over the past year, “Ayer” featuring David Lee Garza and “Hasta Cuando,” now she’s ready for a full album.
Ilyssa tells Tejano Nation host Veronique Medrano when fans can expect her new single and full album.
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It’s the group’s first album release with new record label VMB Music Group and La Calma members Leonel Correa and Mack Segovia spoke to Tejano Nation host Veronique Medrano about their latest effort that fans have been waiting more than two years to receive.
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Sanchez was arrested on October 9 and was released the same day after posting a bond on $50,000. He had already hired a defense attorney and chose not to speak to officers when he was arrested, according to the Lubbock Police Department.
The Lubbock, Texas-based artist was a rising star in electro-cumbia, one of the fastest-growing music genres. DJ Sancho rose to fame with the release of the hit song “Tokyo Cumbia” in 2013. His most recent release was “Mi Vida Loca” in May.
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Newcomer Liz Garcia shared details on her new single, upcoming sophomore album, and much more in an exclusive interview with Tejano Nation.
The San Antonio, Texas-based singer released her debut album “Había Una Vez…Once Upon A Time” in October 2018 and is already planning her next project. She spoke with Tejano Nation host Veronique Medrano about her music, the difficulties of breaking into Tejano music as a female artist and much more.
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Liz Garcia talks new music, sophomore album + more
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Sixteen aspiring Tejano singers from all across Texas will compete for the title of Tejano Idol at the competition finale in Austin, Texas on Sunday, Oct. 20.
The Austin Tejano Music Coalition, the non-profit organization that sponsors Tejano Idol, has been in search of future Tejano music stars since 2011. The nationwide singing contest has been initiated to highlight Tejano music and showcase unknown talent from amateur singers of all ages.
After holding auditions across Texas, the ATMC selected 16 singers as finalists for the 9th annual Tejano Idol.
The Tejano Idol finale will take place at Texas Club Bar and Grill, 4914 Burleson Road in Austin on October 20, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. The 16 finalists will perform for celebrity judges, including singer Tejano Roze, Austin radio station owner Jose Garcia, and record label executives Michelle Garcia of Hacienda Records, and Marc Martinez ofFreddie Records. The finale will be hosted once again by two-time Grammy nominee Shelly Lares.
The Tejano Idol winner will be awarded $1000, a recording session with Freddie Records, a video and photoshoot. The Top 5 finalists will receive a trophy, with medals and certificates awarded to all finalists.
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“We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Matthew Romo Ledesma. We are in complete shock and our hearts are broken. Today we lost a Son, Dad, Brother, Friend, Compadre and a talented musician. Our thoughts and prayers are with La Familia Ledesma and all those who loved Matt. Please take a minute to pray for Matt’s children. Matt, May you Rest in Eternal Peace. You will truly be missed.” – Magic 106.5 Lubbock Facebook
No other details were given at this time. Tejano Nation will have more information as it becomes available.
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The Tejano Gold Coundown with Rudy Trevino has added Tejano Nation news segments to the syndicated radio program beginning the weekend of Oct. 26.
The popular radio program that counts down the top 20 Tejano hits each week will now include the top trending stories of the week from the #1 source for Tejano news, TejanoNation.net.
“We are very excited to collaborate with Rudy Trevino and the Tejano Gold Countdown,” said John Henry Medina, Digital Managing Editor at TejanoNation.net. “The partnership gives Tejano music fans of this iconic and long-running program another platform to receive trending stories featuring their favorite Tejano stars every week from the premier online destination for Tejano news.”
The Tejano Gold Countdown is heard on 134 radio affiliates in the U.S. and Mexico. Listen to Tejano Gold Countdown podcasts and get more information at TejanoGoldCountdown.com.
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Stephanie Acevedo of VH1 reality show “Cartel Crew” talks about the influence of her idol Selena Quintanilla-Perez on her music in an exclusive interview with Tejano Nation.
The 29-year-old reality star has aspired to be a singer since she was a young girl and she told Tejano Nation host Sylvia Carrizales that the late Tejano icon has been a major influence for her.
“Ever since I was a little girl Selena has been such an influence,” said Acevedo. “I love what she stood for, you know, her music, her connections to her fans and for me, she’s just someone I idolized. She’s always close to my heart and she has a lot of influence in me.”
Stephanie Acevedo talks influence of Selena on her music
Acevedo’s dream came true when she signed with Young Money Records in 2015 and was featured as a backup singer on Lil Wayne’s 2015 song, “Crystal Ball.” She also released her solo debut video, “Acércate.”
Stephanie Acevedo — Acércate (Official Music Video)
The model and actress has always shown love to her idol, Selena. Even posting an Instagram video of her channeling the “Queen of Cumbia” singing to “No Me Queda Mas.”
Set in Miami, Fla., “Cartel Crew” takes a deep look into the lives of eight descendants of the Cartel life as they navigate adulthood and the effects the legacy has had on their upbringing. The second season currently airs Mondays on VH1 at 9pm ET/PT.
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DJ Kane and Selia of Luis Xavier Y Diamante have teamed for romantic cumbia “Amor, Amor” and released the official music video on Thursday (Oct. 17).
“Amor, Amor” was produced and arranged by DJ Kane and is available now at all major digital music platforms. The black and white visual was directed by J. Hernz.
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