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Dan "The Man" Segura official bio; service details released

on July 31, 2008 3:53 PM | Permalink | Comments (3) | TrackBacks (0)

This just in from our Houston correspondent Jesse Rodriguez. The Segura family has released the official bio of radio personality Dan Segura.

Funeral details follow.

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Daniel "Dan the Man" Segura
A legend for our times

Daniel Segura was born on July 21, 1950, in Flatonia, Texas. He was the second son of Faustino and Margaret Segura....

Daniel's heart and soul were always bigger than life.....

As a child he was the designated care giver for his younger siblings...(which eventually totaled 8)..while mom and dad worked the fields as migrants laborers.

The family settled in Orchard Texas, in the early sixties and Daniel attended Orchard Elementary and Junior High...and when the family moved to Rosenberg, Daniel Graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School.

By this time Daniel was a musician in the family's Tejano Band Gary and the Epics
Daniel married Lydia Cruz in November of 1968, and continued playing in the band
Daniel and Lydia had twin boys....Danny and Darryl, born in February 8 of 1971, and subsequently a third son Louis Abraham born sept 27, 1984.

In 1979....Dan joined Los Kasinos....(by this time Gary and the Epics had disbanded)
Dan started with KFRD 980 in 1983 on weekends....and in 1984 became a full time employee--Dan was also part of the Spanish language broadcast team for the Houston Oilers in 1989 and 90,

In 1992, Dan "the Man" Segura became the morning show dj with KQQK fm in Houston.
When KQQK was acquired by new owners, Dan remained with the station and when the parent corporation acquired the 980 AM frequency, Dan the Man Segura returned to the AM airwaves ...now KRTX puro Tejano 980--and he became a legend.

July 21, 2008
Dan went to be with the Lord

Dan lived by one standard: The more you do for others, the more others will do for you.
The outpouring of sympathy and grief upon his passing are testament to his days with us.

Gary Segura
Dan was my brother
I shall miss him dearly.

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Preliminary details on the services are as follows:
A private viewing for the family is scheduled Thursday evening. A public viewing at is set at 6 p.m. Friday at Davis-Greenlawn Cemetary, 3900 BF Terry Blvd. in Rosenberg, Texas.
Funeral service is scheduled 2-4 p.m. Saturday.

More details: Dan Segura dead; Tejano pioneer blazed trail

Little Joe, Ruben Ramos among All Stars on tribute CD to De La Rosa

Ramiro Burr

on July 30, 2008 8:10 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

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Historic recording session bringing together Tejano's top artists

By RAMIRO BURR

SAN ANTONIO -- Ruben Ramos, Ramiro Herrera, and Little Joe were among the top artists DelaRosaJerry-PanchoRodriguezJoeGaryRamDavidEstephanie 396.JPG that participated in the video recording session Tuesday at the sprawling Keith Harter Studio for the Jerry De La Rosa all-star CD tribute project.

PHOTO: L-R Joe Posada, Gary Hobbs,Ramiro Herrera, David Marez and Stefani in front. Courtesy Ricardo Mireles Scorpion Studios

Also participating in the all-star CD project are David Marez, Stefani, Bob Gallarza, Jorge Moreno, Joe Posada, Leslie Lugo, Pete Astudillo, Gary Hobbs and Jay Perez. Executive producer Jorge Flores and a handful of other engineers coordinated the video shoot of the single "Te Extrañamos Mucho," where cameramen synched the visual footage to the actual audio recording.

The project is wrapping up almost a month before the first-year anniversary of singer/keyboardist De La Rosa's passing. De La Rosa, a native of Laredo, was an influential keyboardist/arranger whose tenure included stints with Jay Perez, Fandango USA and Los Big Chihuahuas. He passed away at 42 in San Antonio on Aug. 27, 2007 after a lengthy illness.

"This tribute is special because it is bringing together many Tejano artists, which is very rare," said Houston-based DJ/Latin booking agent Jesse "Jumpin J" Rodriguez. "This shows that we can work together and that will be the main reason this will be a success.

"Everybody loves Jerry, he was a special person who touched many lives. Apart from

the musicianship, Jerry was a down-to-earth good person," said songwriter Pete Astudillo. "He would bend over backwards for you and really go all out if you need something."

In a recent marathon mixing session in north San Antonio at Robert Ybarra's Studio Cats recording studio, producers mixed, matched and sequenced the various voices that are on the tribute song "Te Extrañamos Mucho," which was written by award-winning songwriter and fellow Laredoan Humberto Ramon of Luna Llena Publishing.

Other participating artists include Agnes Torres, Arturo Gutierrez, Eddie Guerrero, Raul Sanchez, Rick Acosta, Jorge Alejandro, Paul Diamante, Jorge Moreno, Pancho Rodriguez, Marcos Orozco, Joey Martinez, Wally Garza, Elio Quintanilla, Israel Maldonado, Judi De Leon, and legendary radio DJ and fellow Laredoan "Bird" Rodriguez.

The musicians that played on the song are Robert Ybarra, keyboards/guitars; Joey Sanchez, drums; Guillermo Rodriguez, bass; Mike Guerra, accordion; Joe Posada and Felo Sepulveda, saxophones.

The CD and single will be released on Aug.27, 2008. On that same day, a CD release party is tentatively scheduled at the Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores.. Flores said most of the artists that participated in the historic record will be on hand to sign copies of the CD and take photographs with fans.

Longtime radio consultant Danny Garcia (www.dcgvoiceworks.com) and Carmen Duran Garcia will serve as master of ceremonies.

More details:

De La Rosa All-Star tribute CD in final mixing stages

Dan Segura dead; Tejano pioneer blazed trail

Ramiro Burr

on July 29, 2008 9:17 AM | Permalink | Comments (4) | TrackBacks (0)

Coming up:
Little Joe, Ruben Ramos among artists at Harter Studios for all-star CD
La Mafia vs Kumbia All Starz in 'mano a mano'
Reggaeton shows coming up

NEWS FLASH:

DJ influential in Tejano's early days

By RAMIRO BURR
SAN ANTONIO--Longtime DJ Dan "Dan the Man" Segura , one of the longest running radio personalities in the Tex-Mex industry, died Monday in Houston.

Segura, who was 58, was a popular and well-liked DJ who suffered a heart attack at his home in Rosenberg, Texas on Monday. Throughout his career he was best known for having worked at two of the top Houston radio stations - KQQK-AM/FM and KRFD/KRTX-AM.

"Segura was a major player in the emerging Tejano market during the late '80s and early '90s," said Jesse "Jumpin J" Rodriguez, Houston-based DJ/Latin booking agent.

Segura's brother, Gary said he and the family were overwhelmed by the "outpouring of grief, sympathy, and condolences for my fallen brother. It is something I shall remember and treasure the rest of my days.

" I knew him all 58 years and one week of his life....and never once did we cross words. I shall miss him greatly."

Segura's passing was the talk of the day at Keith Harter Studios where several Tejano all stars gathered to pay tribute to the Jerry De La Rosa CD tribute project.

"Every time I interviewed with him, It wa sa history lesson,' said Ramiro Herrera. "But he was also an all-round nice guy who made you feel at ease."

Preliminary details on the services are as follows:

A private viewing for the family is scheduled Thursday evening.

A public viewing at is set at 6 p.m. Friday at Davis-Greenlawn Cemetary, 3900 BF Terry Blvd. in Rosenberg, Texas.

Funeral service is scheduled 2-4 p.m. Saturday.

Check back for more details.

Two comments below..keep them comig.

Leave us a comment or photo if you knew Segura.

Here is one comment:

"Dan,I have met you over the phone awhile back when you were a dj for KQQK and God had opened a door for you so you were blessed and Know I enjoyed the Music you played over the radio and you will be remembered and May god always be with you and watch over and condolences to your family May They always know they will have an angel watching over them and over you,I am glad to have met you and know you over the radio.I hope they will make a big tribute to you,I think they should Play at least a song you will like ,I do not know if you had any favorites but This I picked out,One from Laura Canales,O gran dios.Missy"

Concerts Calendar 7/29: Pulido, Tovares, Variety Mix

Ramiro Burr

on July 29, 2008 8:49 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

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Tex-Mex, salsa and conjunto makeup the options through the weekend and beyond.

Bobby Pulido Following in the steps of his dad Roberto Pulido plays a solid blend of conjunto, Tejano and cumbias. Friday. Graham Central Station. Coming up: Aug. 8, Jaime y Los Chamacos; Aug. 15, Albert Zamora w/ special guest; Aug, 22, Rio Band tribute to Emilio, featuring Raulito, Diego and Emilio Navaira IV. Emilio's sons will be performing all of Emilio's hits, proceeds go to assist in medical and other expenses. Aug. 29, Jimmy Gonzalez y Mazz (Jimmy celebrates his birthday)

Bobby Pulido

Jesse Deleon/Variety Mix Band Promising young band delivers appealing dance grooves in polkas, cumbias, country, oldies, funk and more. Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. Friday, July 25. No cover. Rest of August live music schedule: 8/8 Xtremo 4; 8/15, Artie V y Grupo Suave; 8/22, Pete Ybarra y Fuego; 8/28, Artie V Y Suave, Cadillac Anniversary; 8/29 Red Sauce Rules. On this date, there is also a concert outdoors with Mohagany Rush www.myspace.com/cadillacbar

George Rivas Artist celebrates birthday will be celebrated July 30, a Wednesday with Roger Velasquez headling and several guests. George's Place, 5214 Blanco Rd. (210) 340-1275. Also Jorge Alejandro y La Paz, Thursday. Also George's All Star Band 9 p.m. Sunday. Also Ruben Ramos CD release party on Aug 8. $10, limited seating.

Los Tovares Solid Tex-Mex bandon stage/Crazy J,.Friday. Also 8/9 & 8/29, Club Movida; 8/10 Cattlemens; 8/22, Luckey Road

Oscar Cruz y Escape Winsome band mixes cumbias, merengues, disco, oldies, Tex-Mex. Led by the talented singer/keyboardist Oscar Cruz, the band also includes Alvaro Mendoza, vocals/percussion; Bert Ybarra, guitars; Abraham Humpries, bass; and Joe Gonzalez, drums. Chango's Havana Club, 23535 IH 10 West & Leon Springs Exit. 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 30. www.oscarcruzandescape.com

Roger Velasquez & Latin Legends Finely tuned band plays crisply with a big mix of funk, oldies, Tex-Mex and more. Frio Saloon,Friday. Also Thursdays at Bar on Broadway, 2411 Broadway. Also 8/9, Texas Star Freeport.

Louis Shati

Louis Shati Orchestra Solid Latin, salsa, Tex-Mex band whips up an alluring mixture of dance music. 9:30 p.m. Thursday-Sunday. Arjon's International Club. Shati busy working on his next CD due by mid-Sept.

Nicho Hinojosa Mexican singer schedule for concert at Club Rio, U.S. 281 and Bitters. Thursday, July 31.

Blue Bubble Ballroom Swing time with a variety of regional bands each Sunday at 6 p.m. as part of the "Swing Factory" Sunday dance/concert series at Blue Bubble Ballroom, 9315 Broadway (just outside the loop). Cover: $5. All ages. 7-8 p.m. complimentary beginner swing Lessons by SASDS. Also, July 27, Band TBA. Also July 25: Remember This, Gagasdan, Dark Water, Mind Frame

Fiesta Noche Del Rio Huge summer revue underway at Arneson Theater. Performances will includes the Fiesta Noche del Rio cast, including Elizabeth Sanchez-Lopez and Willie "El Curro" Champion. The Fiesta Noche Del Rio, which features the songs and dances of Mexico, Spain, Argentina and Texas in a seven-act outdoor performance, has been held each summer for 50 years. It's considered the longest-running outdoor musical revue of its kind in the U.S.

Presented by the Alamo Kiwanis Club, the show has raised more than $3 million for local children's charities. The summer season runs through Aug. 9. with performances at 8:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets are $5-15. Group and military discounts are available at H-E-B stores. For tickets, call (210) 226-4651 or visit www.fiestanochedelrio.com.

Oscar Rodriguez Virtuoso guitarist plays a hot mix of rock, blues, Tex-Mex and more. Grant St. Pizza, 8:30 p.m. Fridays; Pat O'Briens, 3 p.m. Saturdays.

Mark Mckinney, Skunkweed Bands play a mix of rock, pop, American, country, folk and more. Josabi's, 17200 Highway 16 N. Helotes, TX 78023 (210) 372-9100. Also Aug 9. Paula Nelson Band; Aug. 16 Ryan Bales Band. www.josabis.com

Main Plaza High Noon Music Series lunch-time music in the Plaza continues Tuesdays through Fridays through August, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. with Main Plaza Conservancy's High Noon Music Series. High Noon Tuesdays and Thursdays features jazz music; mariachi music is showcased on Wednesdays. High Noon Fridays features an eclectic mix of Latin music. Raza en la Plaza - 'People in the Plaza;' series is 7-10 p.m. Fridays-Saturday, through August (except Fridays in July). Also Sunday Tocaditas with Foxy & Rabbit, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Sundays.

Dancing Under the Stars Weekly Thursday night jam session on the patio hosted by Los Hermanos De Leon with special guests who drop in. Regulars include Andy Saenz of the Homies, Salvador "El Pavo" Garcia of Los Pavo Reales, Bene Medina, Coy Serna, Mambo Ibarra, Henry Galvan, Flavio Longoria. Thursdays, Bosmans, 672 Elks @ Zarzamora. Details: myspace. com/bosmanshbk1,

La Mafia vs Kumbia All Starz Top artists led respectively by Oscar De La Rosa and Armando Lichtenberger and A.B. Quintanilla III, go 'mano a mano' in huge Battle of the Bands. Central Pavilion Arena/Fairgrounds, 1213 Terrie Shamsie Blvd, Robstown. Aug 2. $20-$25. (361) 387-9000

Cancionero Mexicano Presented by the Hispanic Heritage Society and directed by Cristina Ortega, the event will include Voces de San Antonio and will showcase corridos, rancheras, serenades and more. 4 p.m. Aug. 4. Instituto Cultural de México, 600 HemisFair Plaza Way. $10. (210) 822-3247.

Texas 2008 Music Festival Featuring country, rock, Tex-Mex and more with David Lee Garza, Intocable, Los Lobos, Los Horoscopos de Durango. Labor Day, Aug. 29-Sept.1. Reliant Arena and Eleanor Tinsley Park in Houston. Details: www.txmusicfest.com

Noelia Pop singer from Puerto Rico is on a tour for her new CD "Volverte a Ver," that brings her to Club Rio. Aug. 21.

Enrique Iglesias/Aventura Pop king tags teams with bachata kings for a new "Kings Tour" that stops in at the AT&T Center. Sept. 6. Details: Enrique Iglesias & Aventura tour to hit S.A., Laredo, McAllen

Tejano Music National Convention Debut in Dallas for three-day conference. Featuring Sunny Sauceda, Jay Perez, Shelly Lares, the Royal Jesters, Michael Salgado, Ruben Ramos and more. Dallas Convention Center, Dallas. Aug. 15-17. www.tejanoticket.com.

Santana Rock guitarist back on the touring trail. Opening is Salvador Santana. Santana's latest CD is "Multi-Dimensional Warrior," due in August. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Sept. 19. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

Poncho Sanchez Top percussionist back in town for a show at a free Jazz'SAlive concert. Travis Park downtown. Sept. 20.

Luis Miguel Top pop crooner is on tour behind his latest CD "Compllices." AT&T Center. Oct. 14. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.

Latin Grammy Awards Annual awards show recognizes best artists and recordings of the year. Nov. 13. Toyota Center. Houston. Broadcast live on Univision Network. www.grammy.com/Latin/News/

Crooked Stilo offering new CD through Amazon

Ramiro Burr

on July 27, 2008 10:54 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

Coming up:
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La Mafia vs Kumbia All Starz in 'mano a mano'
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The Latino hip-hop group Crooked Stilo is out with a new CD and a new single- "La charanga."

The single is from the CD "Cumbia Urbana-The Album."

Crooked Stilo, made up of Salvadorian brothers Víctor y Johnny López, has in recent years risen as a top group in Latin hip-hop circles. The East L.A.-based group had a major success with their 2005 CD "Retrasalo."

Not surprisingly, the duo cites a variety of mainstream and Latino artists as inspirations. These include Celia Cruz, Los Angeles Negros, Rigo Tovar, and Los Bukis as well as rappers NWA, Big Daddy Kane, Mellow Man Ace, Snoop Dogg, Tupac, and Notorious BIG.

Lopez said they called themselves Crooked Stilo as a reference to the "crooked style in which we combine all these elements." CrookedStilo92007 300.JPG

The Lopez brothers wrote the catchy tune "La Charanga." The video of the tune was produced by Rodrigo Barajas and Sean Valadez and recorded in the top studio, Z Lounge in Los Angeles.

The CD can also be pre-ordered at Amazon.com at this Amazon link.

"Cumbia Urbana-The Album" is due out Aug. 12 and, according to Vesper Public Relations, will also be available at Wal-Mart, Target, Ritmo Latino, and mom & pops stores distributed by Select-O-Hits.

In the meantime catch Crooked Stilo promoting their sizzling single "La Charanga" at the following lifestyle sites below.

More details: www.crookedstilo.com.

Also catch the video at
www.youtube/victorcrooked.com
www.myspace.com/crookedstilo
http://holamun2.com/news/as-seen-on-myspace/all

Grammy importance stressed at RyN conf in LA

Ramiro Burr

on July 27, 2008 2:47 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

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The meaning and importance of the Grammy was discussed in a panel appropriately titled "How to win a Grammy," at the Radio Notas conference in Los Angeles.

Veterano Conjunto Festival: Flaco, Sauceda, Jimenez, TexManiacs

Ramiro Burr

on July 26, 2008 8:00 PM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

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Conjunto fans can check out more than a dozen music groups at the 10th Annual El Veterano Conjunto festival, scheduled Nov. 9 in Robstown.

The band lineup includes Flaco Jimenez, Los Texmaniacs de Max Baca, Sunny Sauceda, Cha Cha Jiménez, Chano Cadena y Su Conjunto, Jimmy Lee y Tentación, Los Tremendos Alacranes de David Flores, Los Arroyos Del Rio, La Kreazion (with special performance by Linda Escobar), Robert Casillas & Ramon "Jack Rabbit" Sanchez, Lazaro Perez y Su Conjunto, and Letty y Conjunto Central.

Presented by singer/promoter Linda Escobar the festival is scheduled at the High Chaparral in Robstown from noon to 11 p.m. Nov. 9.

Admission: $10.

Carne guisada plates will be sold for $5 with proceeds benefit the Eligio Escobar Scholarship Fund. (361) 442-3962

Details:
Linda@escobar.com; www.linda.escobar.com

Weekend: Despoz, Flex and Tex-Mex

Ramiro Burr

on July 25, 2008 10:58 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

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Tejano/conjunto rhythms, Panamian pop and more on the menu for this weekend.

Los Desperadoz, a solid neo-trad conjunto group will take the main stage tonight, Friday at Graham Central Station.

Led by brothers Mike and Lee Villarreal, Los Depos have long attracted a following for their unique mix of Tejano's percussive polkas, conjunto's folksy melodies and their vocal harmonies.

Elsewhere, the controversial singer Flex drops in at Club Rio also tonight, Friday, The 27-year-old Panamanian singer is on the charts with his CD "Te Quiero" (EMI) which was recently at the top of the Billboard's Latin music chart.

He calls his style of music "romantic reggaeton." If you haven't heard of Flex you will soon. (210) 403-2582

Down IH 35 at Luckey Road Saloon on Saturday, fans can see Roger Velasquez & Latin Legends, a versatile band playing a mix of oldies, Tex-Mex, funk, and more. Band is also celebrating drummer Richard Solis' birthday that day. Velasquez also also plays Thursdays at Bar on Broadway, 2411 Broadway. Also 8/9, Texas Star Freeport.

Then there's Final Cut Band, led by Bennie Reyna.

Final Cut

Final Cut plays tonight, Friday at Cadillac Bar, 212 S. Flores. Friday, July 25. No cover. Formed in early 2004,

Final Cut is another of SA's versatile groups, playing a blistering mix of funk, Tejano, cumbias, disco and more.

Reyna, bass/lead vocalist, has played with David Marez, Montecielo, and Monsanto Band. The rest of the band is Marcos Martinez; guitar/ backup vocalist; Joe Mares, keyboards; Alex San Miguel, drummer; Jimmy Alvarez, sax; James Valadez, trumpet; Stacey Rodriguez, singer.

Final Cut is also playing the Hawaiian Luau, presented by Ladies Auxillary, at VFW Post 76, 10 Tenth St. Saturday, July 26. RamosRuben 2.jpg

And in Austin, the Ruben Ramos & Mexican Revolution headlines "Primetime Tejano Music fest" featuring Gary Hobbs, Tex-Maniacs, Los Gallos, Los Texas Wranglers with special guest Augustin Ramirez. Fiesta Gardens, Austin. 2-10 p.m. Sunday, July 27. $5 Details call (512) 845-3136

Los Tovares Solid Tejano band headlines Lucky Roads, Lytle, Texas. Friday, July 25.

Finally, check out Henry Balderrama Saturday at George's Place, 5214 Blanco Rd. (210) 340-1275. It will be club DJ SuperDave's (David Alcantar) birthday.

More weekend details:

Concerts Calendar 7/22: Flex, Despos, Latin Legends

Mariachi Campanas, Chakare among artists at Gonzalez fundraiser

Ramiro Burr

on July 25, 2008 10:14 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

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Mariachi Campanas de America and Chakare will be among the groups performing a benefit on Aug. 10 for the family of musician Frank "Paco" Gonzalez family.

According to Anthony Medrano and Laura Barberena, "Paco" was a good friend of theirs and other folks and also a notable musician.

The benefit is scheduled 2-9 p.m.,a Sunday, Aug. 10 at Frio Saloon, 801 S. Frio.

It will also feature Mariachi Festival de Oscar Garza, Dejavu, the Ghost Tracks and Vanessa y los Hombres del Fierro.

Admission will be free.

Donations will be accepted at the door. Officials will be selling brisket sandwich plates for $5.

All proceeds from door, food and raffles to benefit the Gonzalez family.

Details: www.friosaloon.com www.myspace.com/vanessayloshombresdefierro

Radio Notas: Women behind radio; SA leaders at LA confab

Ramiro Burr

on July 24, 2008 1:52 PM | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBacks (0)

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The last day of the 2008 Radio Notas/Convención Monitor Latino had a panel about women behind the radio scene.

Officially titled "Detrás de una gran radio hay una gran mujer" the panel detailed the path of several key female radio execitives in the industry.

According to this Radio Notas report other panels covered the future of radio, Latin music expansion and and the targeting and developing of the youth market:

"En el primer taller dirigido especialmente a productores de radio Juan Enrique Varela, director del programa TOP 20 de MonitorLatino ofreció a los asistentes una serie de herramientas teórico-practicas para el desarrollo de las ideas de producción de los interesados y les recordó la necesidad de revisar constantemente sus FODA: fuerzas, oportunidades, debilidades y amenazas."

"El segundo taller de producción estuvo dirigido por Domingo Marrero, mejor conocido como DJ Mingo, y uno de los productores radiofónicos mas buscado en la industria de los Estados Unidos; y a pesar de que DJ Mingo ofreció a su vez una serie de ideas y herramientas (software, marca de librerías, etc.) la conclusión del taller fue evidente: las herramientas de producción son tan buenas como es el productor."

Several San Antonio and Central Texas music industry folks attend the confab in Los Angels.

Sunny Sauceda checked in with this report:

"Here in L.A @ the Latino Convention.

"I have been hanging with Enrique Elizondo, Martin Urieta, Jesse Acart, KC Porter, Alex Syntec, Chilitos, Carlos Lara. So .many, I was on a panel for the academy "I want to win a grammy" I'm most likely going to work with most of these greats plans are in the works to work on something.
"Planting seeds wish I could have seen more of my collegues out here. One step at a time. Its 1200. L.A. time been up since 8:00 am, running on 3 hrs of sleep. But really so little time so many people."

Sunny Sauceda

And from Carlos Alvarez,of ARC Discos, this news item:

"Este pasado Lunes, 21 de Julio El Guero y Su banda Centenario se presentaron en frente de varios medios de comunicacion de los Estados Unidos y Mexico. Tocando en vivo su exitoso corte promocional, 'Antes," El Guero agradecio todos los programadores de radio por apoyar este tema, que hoy se encuentra en la posicion #11 en el reporte de tocadas de MonitorLatino.com."

Daddy Yankee: the next step into movies

Ramiro Burr

on July 24, 2008 12:32 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

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La Mafia vs Kumbia All Starz in 'mano a mano'
Reggaeton shows coming up

Reggaeton superstar Daddy Yankee enters the next phase of his brilliant career this week when he debuts his new movie "Talento del Barrio."

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In this CBS News report by Judy Rosen, Daddy Yankee said he is excited about his new movie, which he produced. The storyline of a struggling young artist closely parallels the life of Daddy Yankee (real name Ramon Ayala.)

"I'm very excited about this project because a lot of people have done this before in the Anglo market, but I'm opening doors in the Latino market," the singer/rapper told CBSNews.com.

Daddy Yankee appears in the movie as Edgar Dinero, a young man who tries to hide his barrio roots from the woman he loves. The movie follows his struggles to break his ties to a violent underworld and start a new life.

In the CBS News interview, Daddy Yankee explained that he, like his character, faced many tough situations but added that the film is not biographical:
"I saw all the things [the character] goes through in the movie, basically, in my life. Those are the things we go through in the barrio in Puerto Rico."

In the CBS News interview, Daddy Yankee explained that he, like his character, faced many tough situations but added that the film is not biographical:
"I saw all the things [the character] goes through in the movie, basically, in my life. Those are the things we go through in the barrio in Puerto Rico."

"Talento De Barrio" premiered at the New York International Latino Film Festival on Wednesday, July 23, and is set to open in the United States and Puerto Rico on Aug. 14.

Actress/singer Aracely Arambula back on TV

Ramiro Burr

on July 23, 2008 1:58 AM | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBacks (0)

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Crooked Stilo offers new CD early on Amazon.com
La Mafia vs Kumbia All Starz in 'mano a mano'
Reggaeton shows coming up

First, the relentless rumor mill ran whispers that Mexican actress Aracely Arambula had separated from her beloved Luismi - singer Luis Miguel.

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However, now comes the news that Arambula is returning to TVLand