La Diferenzia sounding good

During the often-referred to heydey of Tejano music back in the 90s, La Diferenzia stood out with original songs and the gripping vocals of frontman Ricardo Castillon. 

Last Wednesday during the fifth annual Tejano Academy Fan Fair in La Villita, Castillon and the newest version of La Diferenzia brought back memories of the original group. The band and Ricardo’s voice impressed with hits from the 90s including the songs featured in the medley you’ll hear in the below video: “Si Lo Quieres,” “Tu Eres” and “Anoche Sone Contigo” — all from the group’s debut with then-label Arista Texas. 

Here’s hoping Castillon and La Diferenzia come out with a new CD soon that gives justice to the La Diferenzia name. The talented team of Castillon and former bandmember and songwriter Miguel Spindola cannot be recreated but the Tejano industry is in desperate need of inspired songwriting and impressive musical talent of which this new team is definitely capable.

Check out the promotional photographs of the original La Diferenzia and enjoy the sounds of the newest incarnation of the group. 

Warning: The camera work is very shaky – especially around the one-and-a-half minute mark – but the sound still comes through.