Leticia Rodriguez-La Americana [English]

In our musical tour, we have interviewed great artists around the world. Our latest artist to be interviewed is Leticia Rodriguez who is promoting her new album “La Americana”. We invited her and she accepted pur invitation. The rest is for the public to read and enjoy.

1. What inspired you to record La Americana?

There are over a dozen LPs in my safekeeping, recorded between the early 1930s-1950s of my tía, Eva Garza, and if you heard her voice, or the music of these composers or compositions, gathered over time, you too would be inspired to share this music. The words are poetic, the musical compositions are lyrical and rhythmic and Eva had a phenomenal voice. I consider it an honor and responsibility to share the legacy of great music with others, especially younger audiences

 

2. How long did it take you to record La Americana?

La Americana was recorded over a span of eight months,

pre-production took about a year. As it turns out, it was to my advantage to have this done over time. The album got better and better each time we re-entered the studio.

 

3. Will you be doing any tours concerning La Americana?

For the time being, I will be in Austin, San Antonio, Corpus Christi and Houston, promoting the CD. I am currently putting together tours outside Texas for 2013. I plan to tour both West Coast and East Coast, and then set my sights outside the United States after that.

 

4. What inspired you to decide to become a singer songwriter?

I am not a songwriter. I am an entertainer. I perform music, dance, film and theatre. I’ve also directed, produced and parented. (Parenting being the hardest.) When I begin songwriting, I’ll let you know. I never say, never.

 

I began singing, because I felt a calling. I had also sung with my family, when a child, and felt comfortable with the transition.

 

5. Who were your musical idols and how were you able to use their

music to form a style of your own?

My family were my idols growing up; my Tía Eva, my brothers, David and Philip Rodriguez, even my cousin, Felipe Gil (son of Eva Garza, in Mexico). I was also influenced by countless other female singers, all eclectic; Grace Jones, Joanie Mitchell, Mary O’Hara, Celia Cruz,

Omara Portuondo, Vicki Carr…  This list is endless, but forming my own vocal style comes with doing the practice. It is still developing.

 

 

6. While there are US Latins who say that Spanish and English are

their first language. There are US Latins who say English is their

first language while others say Spanish is their first language. How

were you able to remain true to the Latin culture which is part of the

US Fabric in spite of the obstacles placed by the ruling cultural

elite of the day?

 

English is a language of commerce, Spanish the language of love. I prefer to love, rather than engage in trade. As for the rest, it is a daily struggle for me to confront the conflicts existing in society and amongst Latinos regarding identity and cultural challenges. I think it best to be open minded, and embrace all cultures.

 

I live in a predominantly white neighborhood, and once years ago, in a local interview, I told the reporter my job was to provide color for the neighborhood. While there is an acceptance of color today that wasn’t there before, we also have the Tea Party. There is always work to be done.

 

7. You have done theater productions such as Leonard Bernstein’s “West

Side Story”. How was it like doing West Side Story?

 

Like any teenager, it was a dream come true to play Maria in high school. Many years later, I reflected more on the portrayals of Puerto Ricans and Anglo-Americans in this play. They are stereotypes of an era, and meant for entertainment, it exaggerates and misrepresents at times both cultures. I try to look at the positive; Leonard Bernstein brought his version of Latin music to a mainstream public in the 1950’s, and opened up ears and eyes to the beauty of Latin rhythm. Today, representations of Latinos in theatre and music are moving along with greater authenticity.

 

8. You were the founder and director of Performance Encounters. What

is Performance Encounters and what was your experience directing it.

 

Performance Encounters was a theatre company that created plays about relevant cultural and social issues. The work often explored cultural identity issues amongst Latinos, but was not limited to this. I loved my job as Founder and Director.

 

I am currently discussing the reopening of my play, “Canciones For Generations,” in Oct 2013. So, in certain ways, I’m still involved in the company’s former works.

 

9. What is your message to the world including its youth?

Do what you love, and love what you do. Think not just outside the box, but outside of yourself. This world needs caring; do what you can, then do some more, but never take yourself too seriously. Laughter makes the world go round.

 Thank you Ms. Leticia Rodriguez for your accepting our invitation to be interviewed. For my readers, I recommend La Americana for your CD Collection. It is great and down to earth music.

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Vanessa Peters In The Burn, The Truth, The Lies

Vanessa Peters released “The Burn, The Turth, The Lies” to the public and it is a sensation. A decision was made to invite Ms. Peters [and she accepted] to be interviewed in the Alvarez-Galloso News Hour. The interview was conducted via E Mail and the rest is pure and solid gold.

1. What was the inspiration behind Vanessa Peters The Burn, The Truth, The Lies?

 

The title of the album came from the song “The Sting,” which is one of my favorite ones on the album.  It’s about how hard it it is sometimes to define what the truth really is.  It’s like when two people tell a story about the same event.  They will both remember different details and tell the story a little bit differently.  Neither one is lying – they just have different truths about the way things happened.

 

 

2. How long did it take you to record the album?

 

We started working on the album in September of 2011, but then we had to take a break for a few months while we were touring.  We started on it again in January 2012, then another break for touring, and then finally we were able to wrap it up between March-May 2012.  It always takes longer than you expect it to, especially when there are shows to play.  Everyone in the band is pretty busy with other side projects as well, so sometimes it is hard to get all of us together.

 

 

3. You wrote the music and lyrics for The Burn, The Truth, The Lies. What inspires you to write the words and lyrics to your songs?

 

Everything!  I get inspired by watching people on trains, in airports, walking down the street.  I like to see people and then try to see into them, to imagine what their life and character is like.  I’m fascinated by their stories.

 

 

4. How does it feel recording your first solo album after ICOM [Ice Cream On Mondays]?

 

It was definitely different.  I miss working with ICOM – they were a fantastic band.  But I am lucky to have found another group of guys that are very inspirational and very easy to work with.  This was a solo album, but they definitely left their mark on the songs, and I am happy that we all collaborated on the record together.

 

 

5. Will you perform within North America and Europe to promote your album?

 

As much as possible, yes!  We are about to tour in Italy in July, and then we will do some shows in America in the fall.  I am hoping to return to Europe in 2013 as well.  It’s hard to keep a band on the road but we are going to play as many shows as possible.

 

 

6. How was it like to raise money from Kickstarter to record this album and would you do it again?

 

Kickstarter was a fun and easy platform to work with.  I have always raised money for my albums by doing pre-sales and what not, so this was similar to how I have done it in the past, but it gave us much more visibility and helped us reach new listeners.  I would definitely do it again.

 

 

7. Will you ever record a Vinyl disc of Vanessa Peters The Burn The Truth The Lies?

 

I am not sure.  If there’s enough demand, sure.

 

 

8. Where can the Vanessa Peters fan buy your latest album?

 

Online, everywhere – Bandcamp, iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, my website. 

In stores – right now, mostly just in Texas, but hopefully we’ll get into some other good indie music stores across the country soon.

 

 

9. I was hoping that “Change Your Disguise” would be in the album. Will the song be included in a future album or MP3?

 

Absolutely.  Maybe even later this year.

 

 

10. What is your message to the world?

 

To be kind to one another.  We’re all in such a hurry, all the time… sometimes it’s difficult to remember that everyone around you is struggling just like you are, and a little bit of compassion and understanding goes a long way.

 

I would like to thank you for your time and for the interview. My best wishes to you in this new album which has served as an inspiration to many people. I also want to thank the public for reading the interview and listening to Vanessa Peters on CD or live.

Karen Chisholm: An Evening With A Troubador of the 21st Century

Karen Chisholm is one of the rising artists whose voice needs to be heard. Her latest album “Random Year” is out of this world. She has also collbaorated with Sonia Rao and Alyse Black in “Perfect World” which is superior [in my opinion] to what is being released in Hollywood and New York.

The animation film “Rhapsody” is also a great one for the 21st Century. I have invited Ms. Chisholm and she accepted the invitation to be interviewed, Here is the rest of the story.

1. What inspired you to choose a career in music? >

In 1999, I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer. One of the forms I had to sign before the surgery stated that I may wake up from the surgery never able to speak again. That was terrifying to me naturally. When I woke from the surgery and could speak, I was so grateful that I went to a church service that weekend. At that service, they were singing Amazing Grace and I realized that I could not only talk, I could now sing better than I ever sang before since the lump was now gone from my neck. I knew from that moment on, that I would never stop singing, even if there was no one to listen.

 

 

> 2. You were born in Michigan and have travelled the world. How does > that influence your songs?

Well, I was raised by teenagers. My daddy was a race car driver, my mom was a hostess at a Holiday Inn restaurant when I was young. Right after me came my twin brothers. So my mom was 18 with three small children. Times were hard, and money was tight. I loved being outdoors in Michigan. The summers were beautiful at the lake. I used to go to a field as a child and sit under a big willow tree and sing songs to the tree. I would write songs about my life, and the life of those around me. I am a sensitive soul, and struggle with expressing my feelings. Writing songs and music helps me bring a deeper meaning to the words I am singing.

 

> > 3. Who were your musical idols and what did you learn from their music > in order to form a style that is Karen Chisholm? >

I LOVED listening to Chicago, Bread, Elton John, The Beach Boys, Queen, Pink Floyd, Boston, The Cars, Kansas, and The Beatles. I think those artists really formed my opinion about arrangement, harmonies and quality musical compositions and orchestration.

I took a break from listening to “adult” music for many years while raising my family.  As my kids grew older, I started listening to their music . . . Bon Iver, Foals, Vampire Weekend, Daft Punk, Dirty Projectors, First Aid Kit. I have also really been inspired by a funky little pop band out of Austin called Dexter Freebish. Of course, I love the voice stylings of Dido, Aimee Mann, Feist, Regina Spektor.  My new favorite inspiration is Christina Perry. I love how she has this sweet voice, but a rocker girl image.

 

> 4. I heard parts of “Random Year” and it is destined to be one of the > greatest albums of the century. What inspired you to record “Random > Year” and how long did it take you to record it? >

Wow, thank you so much for your kind words, first of all. I am very proud of Random Year. It took a couple of years to compile and includes 5 different producers. It truly was a Random Year of me trying to figure out the recording industry.  I am very proud of the album, especially considering that it is my first, I feel it is top quality and very unique. No two songs are a like. You can’t listen to one and get a feel for the next one.

> 5. You are performing “Perfect World” with Sonia Rao and Alyse Black. > What inspired you to do “Perfect World” in collaboration with Sonia > Rao and Alyse Black?

Living in Austin Texas as a songwriter, it is easy to get into the Texas “rut”. I met Alyse who is from Seattle and we both felt a strong urge to try something different.  We are both tired of just playing “gigs in bars”. We want to really showcase our musical abilities with a top notch production and top notch musicians.  I adore Alyse and her voice is phenomenol. I met her at a musically networking meeting and we hit it off right away. She is a true professional, and wants to do things differently, just like me.  We also both don’t really fit in to the usual genre of “Texas” music so we sort of locked arms and have decided to run with this idea of expressing the inner duality many women struggle with between being nurturing and being tough.

 

> > 6. You are also doing concerts in the USA. Will you do some concerts > in Florida especially the Florida Keys?

I would love to come to the Keys. In order for that to happen, I would need to find several venues willing to book me and cover my expenses to get there.  Touring is expensive especially with the gas prices today.  If we could find some venues willing to invest, that would be awesome.  I have fans in Florida, not sure how many in the keys.

 

> > 7. Have you done any concerts in other countries?

No, but I was about to book a tour of Japan when the earthquake hit there. I am thinking of touring in Europe in 2013, possibly in May.

> > 8. What inspired you to do the animanted film “Rhapsody”?

I was discussing with my husband one day about whether or not we need to get a newer car. It turned into an argument, which of course, we resolved. Later that evening I was thinking about the days when we first started out and we didn’t worry about those sort of things, we just enjoyed being together, and the simpliest things turned into an adventure.  You can say anything to me, as long as you say it sweetly.  So I thought to myself, just say something sweet to me, and I thought if we could fly to the nearest star, would it matter how we got there?

> > 9. Will “Perfect World” and “Rhapsody” be seen in other parts of the > country and the world? >

Rhapsody is available to view on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wdOaqQuF6g and you can actually purchase Rhapsody at TenLegs.com: http://www.tenlegs.com/bonnie/portfolio/1401/Rhapsody. Soon it will be available for sale on my website.  Perfect World is a live show that will be video-taped and available sometime in May 2012.

 

 

> 10. Who is your inspiration when you perform, record an album, > participate in a play or movie?

No one person is my inspiration. I am inspired mostly by my children, wanting them to grow up in a positive, just world, full of freedom and integrity.

 

> > 11. What is your advice to those who seek a career in the > entertainment business?

Don’t be afraid to do the wrong thing in the beginning. Just experiment and collaborate with others. Learn other people’s music, it will help you create your own.  Don’t concern yourself with negative voices either. They usually have nothing constructive to say, they just have an “opinion”. I don’t expect everyone to like what I am doing, so I listen to my instincts and my gut feelings a lot.  Also, you should encourage and support other artists. You are not in a competition with them. Lock arms with them. It’s a tough business, the more friends you have on your team, the better.

> > 12. Do you have a message for the world?

Make everyday an expression of love, respect and gratitude. Demand nothing, expect nothing. Remove yourself from negative influences and abusive situations.  Surround yourself with loving, respectful and positive people and be one yourself. Even if this means you live on the street. You will be amazed at what will happen.  Live and let live. Love and be loved.

 

> > Thank you for accepting my invitation and it is hoped that this  experience can be repeated either via E Mail or in my You Tube video  tanto en ingles como espanol.  Mis mejores deseos desde Miami Florida.

Chacho and Brance: An Unforgettable Evening

After interviewing Nicolette Good [who is one of the rising legends in Texas], she invited me to interview another rising legend whose names are Chacho and Brance. I decided to invite Chacho and Brance to be interviewed and the result was an unforgettable evening. I want to thank Nicolette Good for making this possible.

1. How did Chacho and Brance get their start?

Well, first off we wanna say thanks for taking the time to ask us these questions and getting to know us. Both of us started at a very early age. Brance comes from a background of country and western and an insatiable thirst for rock n’ roll. He’s been listening to KiSS and Merle Haggard even since  he began grade school. I, on the other hand, started off with traditional Mexican Rancheras then heard my first Beatles album my summer between kindergarten and 1st grade. We’ve been mining (and finding)musical gems ever since. The truth is luck and a Robert Johnson t-shirt brought us together in 1995 on the St. Mary’s University campus in San Antonio Tx.  

 

 2. What is your isnpiration when writing a song or performing?

 

 I tell ya, I sat last night writing a song, this is a verse: “How can I learn to deliver When I’s an Indian giver Best I hop in this river and sail ‘nless I sop this bad liver and wail.”

Now, sometimes I dig deep into myself in search of legitimate feeling and at times it pours out all by itself. In this case, the verse is written with a rhyme scheme in mind. I feel Pony (Brance) and I have similar writing styles. We’re story tellers interested in immediate gratification. What inspires us? Life. Conversation, women, highways, travel, good times, falling down and getting back up, family, our little boys(Sammy, Nikolas, & Lukas) unrequited love,  drinking, other musicians, music, Hank Williams, film, art, ass shaking, heart breaking, and  love making.  

 

3. What was it like performing in Troubador TX?

 

The entire experience has been great. We’ve had the privilege of rubbing shoulders with amazing artists like Nicolette Good, Little Brave, and Tom Faulkner.  We’re yet to make an actual TV appearance but our showcase is up this coming weekend February 4th. Of course we’re excited to see how the public responds.  At the same time, I feel the TT production team has been very graceful with all of the artists on the show.

 

4. Will you record an album in the future?

 

We did record a full length album this past summer with our friend and American treasure Mr. Jimbo Mathus in Mississippi.  But, although we had a blast, a stripped down one day recording session is not what we want to release to the public at this point. We are currently working on a full length album- “Borderland Babylon and/or Borderland Blues”. The album combines rock n’ roll, honky tonks, western swing,  foot tapping boogies, spirituals, a ballad or two, some soul-folk, and of course, the blues. On a personal level and side note, the times have gotten as  turbulent as they can get for us therefore, the album’s taken us a bit longer than we expected.

 

5. Will there be a Chacho and Brance tour in Florida?

 

Nope, unfortunately not at this point. Never been to Florida and of course would love to share our “Borderland Blues” with the beautiful people down there.  

 

6. What is your advice to those who seek a music career?

 

Listen to your gut. I think I speak for both of us when I say we didn’t choose rock n’ roll, it chose us. The only antidote to our rock n’ roll fever is a stronger dose of rock n’ roll.  I advice all to listen to Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Williams, and Lefty Frizzel. Listen to Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, and Johnny Winter. Doug Sahm, Captain Beefheart, The Stones, Willie Nelson, John Prine, and Jimbo Mathus.  Be a junkie to the movement. If you’re not a rock n’ roll junkie, your career will be a job. Our career started at the age of five and we’re in it for the long run, whether folks know us or not.  

 

 7. What is your message to the world?

 

I think I might’ve answered that question but I’ll try again.  For songwriters:  Write with integrity even if the truth stings a little. If you think you shouldn’t say it, proclaim it and sing it louder.

For the world: Remember that a healthy, daily dose of foot tapping music is the secret to eternal youth.  

Thank you for your time in the interview.  For those interested in Chacho and Brance, please visit their website and enjoy one of the greatest music in the world.

http://chachoandbrance.com/

Songbirds, unite!

Reblogueado desde Nicolette Good:

I recommend this concert and wish the participants the best.

Jessica Shepherd Deserves Your Nomination for the 2012 TMAs

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Jessica Shepherd Deserves Your Nomination For the 2012 Texas Music Awards In The Following Categories.

Record of the Year – “You’re Country Now”;

Singer/Songwriter of the Year

Live Band of the Year;

Entertainer of the Year.

I support her nomination since her music brings hope, joy, peace, and love to the world.

Jessica Shepherd Is The First Lady of Texas and Americana Music

Vanessa Peters: “The Christmas We Hoped For” [Christmas Legend for the year 2011 and Beyond]

Vanessa Peters: “The Christmas We Hoped For” [Christmas Legend for the year 2011 and Beyond]

The Christmas period is beginning and the artists release their yearly Christmas albums. Vanessa Peters recorded and released a Christmas album destined to be a classic.

“The Christmas We Hoped For” is becoming a legend and [in my opinion] is superior to other Christmas albums recorded this year. I Invited Vanessa Peters and she accepted to be interviewed concerning “The Christmas We Hoped For”. The rest is history.

1. What was the inspiration behind recording “The Christmas We Hoped For”?

We just wanted to do an fun, low-stress project.  I’ve always wanted to do an album of cover songs, and somehow, in the middle of summer, we got the crazy idea to do Christmas songs.

2. What inspired you to choose the songs for “The Christmas We Hoped For”?

I chose my favorite Christmas songs, but I also wanted a good balance of traditional hymns and more secular, classic songs.  I could have easily filled another EP with hymns, but I wanted the album to have a more universal and balanced feel to it.

3. Will you be recording videos for these timeless songs in your album?

I don’t know.  I guess it depends on whether we have time!  We’re working on my new record of originals right now, so I am not sure we’ll get around to doing a video.  But if we get some good wintry weather, maybe I’ll put on my snow boots and make a video or two.

4. How long did it take you to record “The Christmas We Hoped For”?

We worked on it throughout the summer… maybe about two months total?  We would work on an arrangement, record that song, and then move on to the next one.  The album took shape as we went along – we didn’t start out with a specific number of songs that we wanted to have.  At first I thought we’d only do an EP.  But it was so much fun that we just kept going.

5. Where can people buy “The Christmas We Hoped For”?

Just about anywhere that music is sold online!  You can find it at CD Baby, iTunes, Amazon, and BandCamp.

6. Will you do any concerts to promote your Christmas album?

I’m doing the CD release party in Dallas on Dec 10th.  Other than that, I’m laying pretty low this Christmas. 

7. Who did the artistry in the album?

We did the artwork – we built a diorama at home and photographed it.  My friend Haley Adam did the layout.

8. Do you have any Christmas messages to share with the world?

I just hope that everyone finds the joy in this time of year.  I know that for many people, the holidays can be so hectic and stressful, but I hope that everyone finds a way to feel peace and love within themselves and just enjoy the company of their friends and family and loved ones.

 Vanessa, I would like to thank you for the time spent with us and for “The Christmas We Hoped For”. I like the album very much especially your interpretation of “All I Want For Christmas Is You” which for me is one of the true meaning of Christmas.

Gina Chavez: The Queen of Latin Folk Music For The 21st Century

Welcome to another Christmas special of “El Noticiero Alvarez-Galloso” [The Alvarez-Galloso News Hour]. We have as an invited guest the Queen of Latin Folk Music for the 21st Century. Her name is Gina Chavez.

Gina Chavez recently returned from a concert in Japan where she was given a great reception. Gina Chavez has a new album called “Hanging Spoons”.  The interview was conducted via E Mail between Florida and Texas.

We will continue with the rest of the interview.

How did you get started in the music business?

I’ve always loved to sing. I was fortunate to have great choir teachers in middle school and high school who taught me how to sing life into notes on a page. But it was when I saw Toni Price with Casper Rawls and Scrappy Judd at the Continental Club when I was 18 that I pulled my dad’s 1954 Martin guitar out of the closet and began writing songs. Since then, God has placed incredible people and opportunities in my path and gently but firmly shoved me into recording albums and pursuing music as a career.

 

Who were you your musical idols and what did you learn from them (or their music) to form a style that is Gina Chavez?

I’m not really sure I have idols, but I remember nearly wearing out three cassettes as a child (yes, cassettes!): Lyle Lovett’s Pontiac, Michael Jackson’s Thriller, and The Essential Little Richard. Later, Patty Griffin and Ani Difranco gave heart and fight to my songwriting, while the rhythmic poetry of Mercedes Sosa, Silvio Rodriguez and Jorge Drexler now bridge my passion for song to my longing for a connection to my Latin roots.

 

If The Texas Rangers win the World Series, will you do a special concert in honor of them?

Oh, how I wish they’d thrown a strike and won Game 6! Don’t remind me…

But yes, of course, WHEN they win, I will most definitely raise my voice in their honor. 

 

Your latest release “Hanging Spoons” has been a success in the USA and parts of the world. What do you attribute the success of “Hanging Spoons”?

Hanging Spoons was a blast to work on! The producer, Stephen Miller, and I spent 10 months recording and loved every second of it. It’s a simple album from a young songwriter and remains a collection of songs that I am proud of and can still listen to and enjoy. I’ve heard it’s a great album to cook to, hehe, but I guess you’ll have to take a listen and tell me what you think.

 

How long did it take you to record the album ”Hanging Spoons”?

10 months and lots of do-overs, haha.

 

What was the concept behind “Hanging Spoons”?

Essentially, it’s a collection of the most meaningful songs I’d written as a young songwriter. I spent another month of two trying to name the album since I’m not a big fan of self-titled first albums. Hanging Spoons came to me after reading that KT Tunstall titled her debut album Eye to the Telescope after a beloved pasttime she shared with her father. Since my family has always been my most amazing support, I named the album Hanging Spoons to honor one of our favorite pasttimes, namely seeing how many spoons one can hang on one’s face.

 

You participated in Austin 4 El Salvador. What is Austin 4 El Salvador?

In 2009, I left Central Texas for Central America where I lived with nuns and taught English to 300 girls in Soyapango, a gang-dominated suburb of San Salvador for 8 months. Upon return, my mission partner and I decided to start a college scholarship fund for four of the senior girls that we’d lived with and come to love as sisters. With the help of amazing Austinites, two of the girls, Marta and Xiomara, are finishing up the second semester of their freshman year at Don Bosco University, a private Catholic college in their neighborhood. A donation of $10 or more gives our girls an otherwise unaffordable education, a priceless opportunity to positively change their world. To learn more, visit www.crowdrise.com/austin4elsalvador

 

What is your advice to those who seek a musical career?

Keep singing and playing and writing. Always! The career requires that you learn business, but keep your heart in the art of it and know that you have a song that no one else can sing but you.

 

 Do you have any message for the world?

How bout a question? …Does knowing the right answer help you to love more or cause you to love less? 

Thank You Gina for taking the time to be interviewed by “El Noticiero Alvarez-Galloso”. I would like to wish you the best in your career and newest album “Hanging Spoons”

I want to invite the readers of “El Noticiero Alvarez-Galloso” to add Gina Chavez and her latest album “Hanging Spoon” to your Christmas Wish List. Gina Chavez and her music are out of this world.

http://www.ginachavez.com/

 

Linna Martinez: Queen of Idaho Tejano Music

The world of Tejano Music is celebrating with the arrival of Linna Martinez and her new album titled “Enamorada” or “Falling In Love”. The people of Texas, Idaho, and the world cannot get enough of Linna Martinez and her Idaho Flavored Tejano Music.

What is the driving force behind Linna Martinez? The answers lie in her life story and review of her musical career.

Linna Martinez was born in Blackfoot, Idaho on August 3, 1980 to parents from South Texas. The grandparents of Miss Martinez are also from South Texas. The basis for her music originated in the roots of southern Texas.

Ms. Martinez excelled in everything she put her mind into and decided that the time was ripe for a musical career. Linna Martinez recorded her first album titled “Sin Explicacion” or “Without Explanation” at the age of 15 in the town of Edinberg, Texas.

She was inspired after the recording to return to Idaho and form the band known as “Estilo”. Linna Martinez and the band toured Idaho and played at different venues within the state.

Linna Martinez was able to capitalize on her success in Idaho and return to record her second album titled “Corazoncito” or “Little Heart”. She recorded her second album in San Antonio, Texas in the year 2004.

The album was another success with Linna Martinez and Estilo performing in different venues around San Antonio, Texas. Ms. Martinez even performed at the TTMA Fan Fair Performance with people praising her Idaho flavored Tejano Music.

While “Corazoncito” was a great success, something was missing in the life and times of Linna Martinez. Ms. Martinez took time off to become a mother and raise a family.

In the year 2011, Linna Martinez signed a record deal with Q-Vo Records which is owned by the famed Tejano artist Chente Barrera. Ms. Martinez went to work recording her latest album “Enamorada”. The CD “Enamorada” became another huge success for Linna Martinez.

I had the pleasure and honor of listening to “Enamorada” and the songs are great. The song “Cada Dia Te Extrano Mas” or “Every Day I Miss You” is a gem which deals with separation and how it brings together the hearts of those who suffer from it.

Linna Martinez is one of the greatest musicians in the world who deserves praise for her music. Linna Martinez via her music and personality has earned the title of Queen of Idaho Tejano Music.

http://www.linnamartinez.com/