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Agustin Lara
Known as “El Músico Poeta” (“The Musical Poet”), and considered to be one of Mexico’s most important songwriters in the pre-World War II era, Agustín Lara was born October 30, 1897, in Mexico City, although later in life, Lara claimed Tlacotalpan, on the banks of the Papolapan River south of Veracruz, as his birthplace. There are several statues erected in his honor in Tlacotalpan. Lara’s father was a doctor who enjoyed playing the piano, and he introduced the instrument to his son at an early age. Agustín’s aunt paid for his piano lessons, but teacher and student were frustrated with each other as Agustín wanted to play the improvisations he heard in his head. His family consulted another piano teacher who told them the youngster did not need lessons; he already knew how to play. His father bought a piano for Agustín to play at home, although whenever the child misbehaved, he was forbidden to go near the piano as punishment.
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Anahi
At the young age of 2, Anahí began to pursue international stardom as an actress and performer; starting in the television series “Chiquilladas,” more than fifteen soap operas, three feature films, two theatre plays, recording various albums, etc.
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Ceci Bastida
Unsigned Indie Artist Ceci Bastida was born and raised in Tijuana, Mexico. At the age of 15, she joined Tijuana NO as a lead vocalist, keyboardist and songwriter and became one of the first women to rise in the ranks of Latin rock. One of Mexico’s most important ska-punk bands of the 1990s, Tijuana NO performed together for 12 years and recorded three albums for BMG: NO, Transgresores de la Ley, and Contra-Revolucion Avenue. In 2000, Ceci joined the band of Mexican alterna-pop icon and top-selling Sony/BMG recording artist Julieta Venegas and has been singing back-up vocals and playing keyboards with her ever since. Ceci is now embarking on her first project as a solo artist, going back and forth between Los Angeles, Austin, and Mexico working with various musicans and producers such as Michael Ramos from Charanga Cakewalk and Jason Roberts (Plastilina Mosh/Control Machete).
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Elefante
Try to project in your mind something big, lively, and smart, that balances smoothly without losing its power, it’s so powerful that it makes the ground shake, changing everything from one place to another, it changes your ideas and feelings, your instincts, your passion. Everything moves with an imposing beat that forces all your senses to listen and, in a second, it explodes in your brain making your joints react before the lyrical ecstasy of their compass.
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Fobia
TO HAVE FOBIA (Phobia - Aversion).... Is to have Paco’s musical proposal on the guitar, Iñaki on the keyboards, Leonardo’s voice, Cha! on bass and Jay on drums, al of whom 18 years ago (1987) decided to form FOBIA.
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Gabriel Ruiz
Gabriel Ruiz Galindo was born in 1909 in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. He was one of 18 children born to Rosalío Ruiz and Aurelia Galindo and as a child he loved to listen to mariachi bands. His parents wanted him to study medicine at college and he obeyed their wishes for two years, but then he told them that music was his life. His father disapproved, but his mother supported his decision. Ruiz took piano lessons and gave his first recital on August 10, 1929.
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Gloria Trevi
There is a detail in Gloria Trevi''s life that sets her apart from other stars: she is the same person in her personal life as on the stage. And the stage is her life.
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Jumbo
The band’s origin can be traced to the beginning of the 90’s when Edy Castillo and Charly joined with three other friends from Monterrey (Chuy Guerra, drums; Javier Othón and René "La Rana" – The Frog – on guitars) to form "Blueswagen" a band with rock & roll, blues, funk and soul influences. At first, their repertoire consisted of mainly playing English covers of such acts as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Van Morrison, Stevie Wonder, Booker T & The MG’s, the Doors, Pink Floyd, and from some contemporary artists like REM, U2, The Police, Lenny Kravitz, Pearl Jam, The Black Crowes, Stone Temple Pilots and The Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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La Catrina
When they first formed La Catrina, the members decided to record some demos and give them to friends and relatives. Fortunately for La Catrina, one of their relatives was Jaime Torragosa, who encouraged them and said that they can make something interesting with their music. With a little help and hard work La Catrina have taken their first steps towards making their dreams become a reality.
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Lorenzo Barcelata
One of the most acclaimed composers from the state of Veracruz, Mexico, Lorenzo Barcelata was born July 24, 1898 in Tlaliscoya, where he lived until he was 11. As a child, he displayed a talent for playing guitar, but that wasn’t unusual in his musically-oriented family. Lorenzo was 14 when he wrote his first song, “Arroyito.”
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