News (Noticias) Tagged ‘Tejano’

Effective August 29th at 11:59pm,  KTXZ AM 1560 will change it’s format to reintroduce to the Austin market a new music format that will feature Tejano Music. The format change will once again provide a venue for the promotion of the live Tejano music scene in the state capital.

In the coming weeks, due to changes in FCC rules and regulations, KTXZ will commence simulcasting the format in stereo on 95.1 FM here in Austin. The new format will feature Tejano, Norteno “Tejano Style” and Grupero Music.

Encino Broadcasting, LLC was founded this year for the specific purpose of acquiring KOKE. KTXZ and KELG by members of the Garcia family that previously owned KELG, KKLB, KTXZ and KFON. Those stations were sold to Border Media Partners in August of 2004 for 19 million dollars.

Dynamic Radio Broadcasting Corporation, owner of stations KELG, KKLB, KTXZ and KFON from 1985 through 2004, was founded by Austin Spanish Language broadcasting pioneer Jose Jaime Garcia. Sr. in October of 1985. Garcia Sr. first started his career in radio broadcasting in Austin in September of 1952 at KTXN 1370 AM, he would subsequently become the founder and principal owner of Austin’s first full-time Spanish Language radio station KMXX 102.3 FM that was established in August of 1976.

Garcia died on September 6, 1986 after a career of 34 years in broadcasting.

KELG continues today as Austin’s longest running Heritage Spanish Language radio station in Austin, Texas.

For further information contact:
Jose Jaime Garcia, Jr
512-789-3265
512 453-1491″

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., will present the 2008 NCLR/Ford Motor Company Affiliate of the Year Award to the Committee for Hispanic Children and Families (CHCF)—an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for Latino children and their families in the New York City community. CHCF, a member of NCLR’s network of nearly 300 Affiliates and a leader in youth services and public advocacy, will be honored at the 2008 NCLR Annual Conference Awards Gala on Tuesday, July 15 in San Diego, CA. In addition to the award, CHCF will receive a $25,000 cash award.

“CHCF’s dedication to promoting the advancement of Latino families has defined its affiliation with NCLR and is in line with NCLR’s mission of building a stronger America,” said Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO.

CHCF offers a number of direct health education programs and services that encompass a range of public health community education and outreach initiatives. While grounded in direct services, CHCF is active in the local, state, and national policy arena. CHCF provides free civic education and history classes to the community in English and Spanish, as well as assistance in completing the Naturalization Application.

“CHCF is honored to be recognized by NCLR for serving New York’s Hispanic community.” said Elba Montalvo, Executive Director of CHCF. “NCLR’s support will allow us to continue creating opportunities and opening doors for Latino families.” This year, Montalvo will complete her second and final term on the NCLR Board of Directors.

The Affiliate of the Year Award is presented annually and is an opportunity for NCLR to honor an Affiliate for exemplary work in positively impacting the local community and for supporting NCLR’s policy and programmatic initiatives. Generous support from the Ford Motor Company makes this recognition possible.

Four Affiliates were chosen as regional honorees for their outstanding work in specific geographical areas and each receive a cash award of $5,000. The regional honorees for 2008 are The Unity Council from Oakland, CA (California); Tejano Center for Community Concerns from Houston, TX (Central region); La Clínica del Pueblo from Washington, DC (Eastern region); and Youth Development, Inc. from Albuquerque, NM (Western region).

For more information about NCLR or the Affiliate awards, please contact Jacqueline Pacheco at jpacheco@nclr.org or (202) 785-1670, or visit www.nclr.org.”*

From Latin Jazz and Mambo to Salsa, Tejano, Chicano Rock, Latin pop, and Reggaeton, Latin Music USA tells the story of the rise of new American music forged from powerful Latin roots and reveals the often overlooked influence of Latin music on Jazz, Hip Hop, Rhythm and Blues and Rock and Roll - and on all of American culture. It’s a fresh take on our musical history, reaching across time and across musical genres to embrace the exciting hybrid sounds created by Latinos, musical fusions that have deeply enriched popular music in the US over more than five decades.

The series features memorable characters and vibrant music and dance showcasing the impressive range of Latin music in the US, including, among others, Salsa greats Willy Colon and Marc Anthony; the Latin-inflected sound found in much of sixties Rock and Roll from the Drifters to Motown to the Rolling Stones; the genius of Texas accordion player Flaco Jimenez; Carlos Santana; Linda Ronstadt; the legendary Chicano rock band Los Lobos; megastars Gloria and Emilio Estefan; Ricky Martin and Juanes; Miami rapper Pitbull; and Reggaeton performers Daddy Yankee and Tego Calderon. The life experiences of these and many other unforgettable artists will reveal how Latinos have reinvented music in the United States and forged new identities within this country, while never losing sight of their own rich traditions.

Produced by a world-class production team at WGBH and the BBC, Latin Music USA “invites the audience into the vibrant musical conversation between Latinos and non-Latinos that has helped shape the history of popular music in the United States,” says series producer Adriana Bosch. The multimedia project is anchored by a four-hour documentary series that premieres on January 21, 2009 on PBS stations nationwide.

“Latin Music USA has the potential to be a cultural milestone, advancing Americans’ understanding of Latino rhythm and music as a dynamic player in shaping American society past, present and future,” said John F. Wilson, senior vice president and chief television programming executive, PBS. “And music, the universal language, communicates this phenomenon in a most irresistible way.”

Over the last 30 years, Hernandez has transformed himself into a human encyclopedia of Latino music knowledge. In the early 1960s, he began collecting literature, periodicals, recordings, photographs, and other memorabilia on Latinos in the music industry, from the crooners of the ’40s to the rock ’n’ rollers of the ’50s to anyone who has ever been associated with Tejano, conjunto, and música ranchera.

“Ramon has one of the most extensive music history collections in the world,” says Steve Williams, founder of the Museum of American Music History. “There are very few collections that are as detailed as his that will take you from the origins of an artist throughout his entire career in pictures, documents, and mementos.””*

The 30th Annual CineFestival en San Antonio, the oldest running international film festival in the country presented the world premiere screening of the documentary “Tortilla Heaven: Behind the Masa” on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in San Antonio, Texas. For more visit www.getjaded.com or www.cinefestivalsa.org. “Tortilla Heaven: Behind the Masa” is a 38-minute documentary film about the evolution of the national touring production of “Tortilla Heaven” written by Celeste Angela Estrada and performed by comedian Jade Esteban Estrada (Comedy Central, Bravo). “Tortilla Heaven” is a story of life, love and making Tortillas the American way. The siblings discuss the show’s beginning, share unexpected reactions from audiences in other states and reveal how their grandmother inspired them to share the Tejano culture with the rest of the country. The documentary stars playwright Celeste Angela Estrada and actor/comedian Jade Esteban Estrada, the brother-sister team behind the national touring production of the solo comedic play “Tortilla Heaven.” Celeste Angela Estrada won the 2004 Gertrude Stein Literary Award for Best Play and received the Award of Merit from the Women’s Studies Institute from the University of Texas at San Antonio. “It is such an honor to have our film screening at CineFestival,” says Jade Esteban Estrada, who hosted the 19th Annual South Florida GLAAD Media Awards. “This festival has been at the forefront in presenting films that reflect the diversity and complexity of Latino culture, and I am proud to have been part of its 30th anniversary.” “Tortilla Heaven: Behind the Masa” was directed by Chadd Green and produced by PrimaDonna Productions and Vicarious Productions. The 30th Annual CineFestival en San Antonio featured stars, gala receptions, worshops, retrospectives, youth media presentations. The popular signature event, which celebrated its 30th Anniversary in 2008, attracts thousands of San Antonians to the historic Guadalupe Theatre to enjoy the finest Latino films in the world and participate in an important regional forum for screening representative works that encourage discussion and critique of contemporary and historical issues – sociological, economic, artistic, public and private. For further information or to request high resolution artwork or an interview, please contact Greta Golding at vicariouspr@aol.com, call 646-342-8647 or visit www.getjaded.com. Vicarious New York 145 West 45th Street New York, New York 10036 646-342-8647 www.getjaded.com vicariouspr@aol.com Vicarious Productions produces the nationally touring shows of television personality Jade Esteban Estrada “*

“Tejano music, in general, has reached a certain plateau,”said Tejano singer Elida in a recent interview. “I feel it is not going anywhere. You sort of have to change with the times, get a feel of what is out there.”

Elida has taken her own prescription, so to speak. She’s taken her step in a new direction, on her latest CD “Domingo.” She and her group went for more of a pop cumbia feel, to, as she puts it, “find a new and different sound.”*

Professionals interested in Hispanic marketing are starting their day with a fresh Cup O’ Mambo (mercurymambo.com/blog/)from Mercury Mambo, the premier Hispanic event marketing (www.mercurymambo.com/mamboevents.html), sales promotion (www.mercurymambo.com/sales-promotions.html) and branding agency. With a track record (www.mercurymambo.com/services.html)of representing America’s most prestigious retail products, Mercury Mambo publicly launches its way into the blog world with content that provides the public and marketing professionals with the latest trends in Hispanic marketing.

Music, film, culture and current trends (not chisme) are just a few of the topics that will be featured in the blog, Cup O’ Mambo, which is being launched simultaneously with Mercury Mambo’s new, social media friendly Web site.

As marketers turn their focus on the increasing Hispanic market, “Cup O’ Mambo” will provide a daily dose for readers with regular posts relevant to the Hispanic community. Austin-based Mercury Mambo is kicking off their blog Mambo-style with a special music series beginning in May, Austin’s Latino Music Month. The posts will include pictures, video clips and the latest trends in Austin’s diverse Latino music scene, which is becoming nationally recognized. Mambo will be out in the field to provide their audience with up-to-the-minute information on a range of musical acts from different genres, including Norteño, Tejano, Latin Alternative and Salsa, amongst others.

Mercury Mambo’s launch into the Web 2.0 world will include RSS news feeds and interactive features set to roll out in the summer. The updated features will enhance the company’s conversations with its clients, consumers and extensive team of brand ambassadors in key Hispanic markets throughout the country.

The Web site also incorporates the agency’s favorite color, verde, which is more than a color, it’s a mission. The eco-friendly agency recently did a green renovation of a new office building to account for their expanding staff, a sign of growth that Mercury Mambo Agency Partner,Liz Arreaga (www.mercurymambo.com/people.html), says is a reflection of the marketplace.

“Hispanic consumers are not a ‘one size fits all’ demographic and they continue to be a significant group for the American economy. As a result, marketers are increasingly turning to agencies like ours who can provide expertise and strategy to effectively reach the Hispanic consumers from the bottom up,” stated Liz Arreaga.

Mercury Mambo, whose motto is “Where Culture and Commerce Collide”, is excited about the blogging possibilities. “Our agency has been reaching Hispanic consumers successfully since 1999. Having an online resource to share our expertise, as well as our ‘Mambo Magic’, is exciting for us,” stated Becky Arreaga (www.mercurymambo.com/people.html), Agency Partner.

Mercury Mambo, who represents top retailers such as Cadbury Schweppes Americas Beverages plc, U.S. Cellular, The J.M. Smucker Company, Anheuser-Busch, and Diageo, provides marketers with expertise in event marketing programs and brand experiences that empower Hispanic consumers. Cup O’ Mambo fans can expect consistent posts that are rich in experience and understanding of the Hispanic consumer and culture.”*

It’s an Eyewitness News exclusive. We have learned that country superstar Emilio was intoxicated at the time of his crash back in March.

Emilio Navaira has been in the hospital recovering since the Easter Sunday accident on the West Loop. And now, we’re taking a look at documents from the Bellaire Police Department, which describe what happened.

The beer cans at the scene of Emilio’s serious accident could have been an indication, but the police incident report obtained exclusively by Eyewitness News is confirmation.”*

Emilio Navaira should consider himself a lucky man. After suffering a near-fatal blow to the head in an accident and spending weeks in a Houston hospital’s intensive care unit, the Tejano singer is showing clear signs of getting better. “*

*From: http://www.peopleenespanol.com
Traducido: usando Google o Altavista/Babel Fish

Juan Seguin and his men provided the rear guard for Sam Houston’s army during the Runaway Scrape. When he arrived at San Jacinto, however, he learned his company of soldiers had been assigned to guard the camp while others were to fight the decisive battle on April 21.

“Seguin protested vigorously that no one in Texas had suffered more from Santa Anna than they, no one had a greater stake in the outcome, and indeed, they had no homes to go to unless the dictator was defeated,” historian Haley wrote. Houston agreed. “The Tejanos took their place in the line, with scraps of cardboard in their headbands to identify them as Texans.””*

*From: http://woodlandsonline.com
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For weeks, rumors have been flying that members of the group Kumbia All Starz haven’t been getting along. The band’s latest controversy concerns 37-year-old guitarist Chris Pérez – ex-husband of deceased Tejano star Selena –, who many claim is planning to leave the group. But lead singer A.B. Quintanilla told the press that the rumor is not true. “*

*From: http://www.peopleenespanol.com
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Family and friends of Emilio Navaira can rest a little easier now that the Tejano singer is no longer in a coma. Navaira had been unconscious at a Texas hospital after his tour bus collided with traffic barrels on a Houston highway last weekend. “*

*From: http://www.peopleenespanol.com
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The Tejano music world is still reeling from the news that recording star Emilio Navaira lies seriously injured in a Houston hospital after the crash of his tour bus early Sunday.

Fans in Waco — such as Frank DeLeon, who has followed the 45-year-old singer’s career since he was lead singer for David Lee Garza y Los Musicales — are united in concern for the Grammy Award-winning musician.”*

*From: http://www.wacotrib.com
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Tejano singer Emilio Navaira may not survive after the car accident he had last week in Bellaire, west of Houston, doctor Alex Valadka informed at the Memorial Hermann hospital, Reuters reports.

Emilio Navaira and his staff were returning home on Sunday, in San Antonio, after playing in southeast Houston. The bus also had six bad members on board. According to Navaira’s agent, the singer was driving the tour bus which crashed into barriers.”*

*From: http://www.enews20.com
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News of Tejano superstar Emilio Navaira’s bus crash spread quickly through the state, Mexico and the music industry Sunday.

The bus had only traveled a few miles from the night club before crashing on the West Loop early Sunday morning. Navaira is in critical condition at Memorial Hermann Hospital.

His was the voice that launched the first Tejano Day at the Houston Rodeo.”*

*From: http://www.khou.com
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Protesters rallied near the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo today, voicing discontent over what they say is under-representation of Hispanics at the event.

The group, VIVE Tejano-Houston, three weeks ago urged would-be rodeo visitors to stay away this year, and stepped up the boycott today because it marks the show’s annual Go Tejano Day, a celebration of Hispanic heritage. More than 100 protesters in bright yellow shirts lined Kirby near Loop 610, next to one of the show’s main entrances.”*

*From: http://www.chron.com
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Despite calls for a boycott, protestors could not keep thousands of people away from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on Go Tejano Day, KPRC Local 2 reported.

A record 71,165 people paid to get into Reliant Park on Sunday. The previous Go Tejano Day record of 70,481 was set in 2006.

Dozens of protestors lined the streets outside and said Rodeo Houston did not represent and include Hispanics appropriately.”*

*From: http://www.click2houston.com
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Yes, when it’s early March it usually means it’s time for the Tejano Music Awards, which took place last week, and the massive SXSW music festival in Austin.”*

*From: http://blogs.mysanantonio.com
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