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Selena stamp dedicated Wednesday with performance by ‘Buscando El Doble de Selena’ contest winner
On Wednesday, the U.S. Postal Service held the “First-Day-of-Issue Ceremony” in Austin, Texas, for the “Latin Music Legends” commemorative stamps. The five-stamp collection includes a stamp of Tejano legend Selena. The other four Latino music legends represented include: Carlos Gardel, Carmen Miranda, Tito Puente, and Celia Cruz.
Selena's father, Abraham Quintanilla and Ilyssa Saenz, Tejano artist and winner of "Buscando el Doble de Selena" contest in 2010
Yesterday morning’s ceremony featured IIyssa Saenz, the 2010 winner of the “Buscando El Doble de Selena” contest. Saenz sang the National Anthem and closed the ceremony with a performance featuring Mariachi Estrella, according to the USPS.
Click here to read more about Wednesday’s ceremony.
In the program, Saenz is listed as a Q Productions artist, the former recording/management company of Selena, where Selena was managed by her father, Abraham Quintanilla.
LINKS ABOUT “LATIN MUSIC LEGENDS” STAMPS:
March 16: U.S. Postal Service Press Release
Latin Music Legends: U.S. Postage Commemorative Forever Stamps Honor Entertainment Giants
http://www.usps.com/communications/newsroom/2011/pr11_024.htm
Latin Music Legends: See the Rhythm, Feel the Beat
http://www.beyondtheperf.com/content/latin-music-legends-see-rhythm-feel-beat
Read about how Mexican-born artist and musician Rafael Lopez got his inspiration for the stamp illustrations.
Triple musical delight hits Club Rio
El Güero Y Su Banda Centenario, which recently won a Grammy for Best Banda Album, "Enamórate De Mí" (A.R.C. Discos) performed at Club Rio in San Antonio on Wednesday. Watch for an exclusive Tejano Beat interview with El Güero in the coming days. (Photo by Albert Villegas)
Sunny Sauceda performs at Club Rio in San Antonio Wedneday night. Sauceda's "Homenaje A Mi Padre" (Solstice Records) was recently nominated in the Best Tejano Album category at the Grammys. He talks about being nominated and his musical life in an exclusive interview with Tejano Beat. Watch for the video in the coming days. (Photo by Albert Villegas)
Grupo Control played at Club Rio in San Antonio on Wednesday night. The group's high-energy performance included guest appearances. (Photo by Albert Villegas)
Watch Grammy pre-telecast
The GRAMMY for Best Tejano Album has always been presented during the pre-telecast ceremony so watch it today beginning at 3 p.m. Texas time.
This year, you can watch the pre-ceremony on Grammy Live! or on YouTube.
Tejano Beat is back
TejanoBeat.com has a new layout, or theme, as WordPress calls it. More changes and updates are on the way. Sorry for the long absence!
Intocable and Elida perform for full house @ GCS
Mas pics coming from the Blue Santa benefit concert on Dec. 9 at Graham Central Station San Antonio! GCS was packed and Intocable and Elida Reyna, along with Siggno and Gary Hobbs, performed. See Intocable and Elida pics below.
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All photos by Albert Villegas.
‘Somos Hermanos:’ Tejanos revive anthem for good cause
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Top Tejano artists gathered last Friday at Keith Harter Studios in San Antonio to re-record a historic anthem, “Somos Hermanos.” The revived version of the song, which was recorded 25 years ago as part of the Tejanos for Hunger project, will soon be available on the website: www.NoMasHambre.com. The song is part of a grassroots initiative to bring awareness of hunger in the Latino community. Partners include AARP, Feeding America, The Office of Minority Health, and Sodexho.
David Chavez of LatinPointe, producers of last year’s successful Tejano Music Awards 30th Anniversary, suggested the idea of reviving the Luis Silva-penned song, “Somos Hermanos.” Along with producer Gilbert Velasquez and artist Chente Barrera, Chavez coordinated more than 30 mostly Tejano artists for the campaign. Gabe Zavala produced the music video for the project.
Artists including Stefani Montiel, Shelly Lares, Los Texmaniacs, Joe Posada, Sunny Ozuna, Raulito Navaira, Ram Herrera and more gathered for the recording session on Dec. 3. According to Chavez, other artists including Elida Reyna, Jimmy Gonzalez, and Pee Wee recorded from different locations and plans were underway to reach out to artists like Intocable, Los Lonely Boys and LA-based group, Los Lobos.
Chavez said: “It’s a win-win for everyone. (It’s) an important cause. (This campaign) unites our artists and gives them visibility around the nation which is good for Tejano music!”
Visit the NoMasHambre.com site for more on the hunger problem. Check the site for the release of the recording and video of the new version of ”Somos Hermanos.”
See more photos of the recording of the song and video at KeithHarterMusic.com.
Intocable, Elida, Siggno and Gary Hobbs tonite @ GCS
Tonight’s KXTN-sponsored concert offers a lineup that has something for everyone:
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the norteno-Tejano sounds of one of the tightest bands in the industry, Intocable;
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Grammy-winning, ever-evolving performer, Elida Reyna;
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a young, hot group led by Jesse Turner: Siggno; and
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a favorite with the ladies with his mesmerizing eyes and smooth voice, Gary Hobbs!
And it’s all for a great cause. Admission is $10 to support the San Antonio Police Officers’ Association Blue Santa Program, which provides Christmas presents for children ages 3-12 who might otherwise go without a gift.
KXTN BLUE SANTA TOY DRIVE TOMORROW
Latest Details from KXTN.COM:
THURSDAY DECEMBER 9, 2010
GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION
INTOCABLE
ELIDA Y AVANTE
GARY HOBBS
SIGGNO
$10/per person gets you in
18 and up welcome
Doors open at 7pm…Bring a toy, too!
All proceeds benefit San Antonio Police Officers Association Blue Santa Program
Tejanos unite for hunger awareness project
Most of Tejano’s biggest names filled San Antonio’s Keith Harter Studios on Friday for a special recording and video to raise awareness for the hunger problem in the Hispanic community.
AARP and LatinPointe collaborated on the project that brought together artists including Stefani Montiel, Shelly Lares, Ram Herrerra, Los Texmaniacs, Raulito Navaira, recent Grammy-nominee Joe Posada, and more!
According to a press release from LatinPointe: “The song “Somos Hermanos,” was written by the late Luis Silva, for the historic 1985 Tejanos for Hunger Aid CD project. Acclaimed producer Gilbert Velasquez, artist Chente Barrera, and 30th Annual Tejano Music Awards Executive Producer David Chavez have collaborated with AARP to re-launch the campaign during the holiday season. Gabriel Zavala is the music video producer.”
Again, more pics are on the way by Albert Villegas, but here is one of the group to give you a peek at Friday’s special project.
