State Rep. Norma Chávez warned the State Board of Education on Wednesday to include more Hispanics in new history curriculum standards or risk possible budget scrutiny. Hispanic children make up a majority of the early elementary grades in the state’s public schools, and the proposed standards give them precious few role models, the El Paso Democrat said. “They want to see people...
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Raulito Navaira has been singing and performing since the age thirteen. “Raulito” as he is known to his fans, started his career with his brother Emilio Navaira. After a 28-year career, that has included multiple number one hits, many awards including a Grammy, Raulito is launching a career as a solo artist. This Album includes ten songs, of which 9 songs were composed by ...
Longtime Tex-Mex singer-songwriter Javier Galvan says he’s ready to take the next step. And yes, that means going beyond his group Fama, after more than 24 years. “The reason I am leaving is to pursue ministry,” Galvan said Tuesday (9/15). “I feel like I put in 24 years with Fama and now I feel the tugging. That God is tugging me to pursue a fulltime ministry.” Galvan s...
Well surprise, surprise… The Convention was great. Even with a reduced amount of turn out since previous years, the Tejano Music National Convention in my eyes was a great success. Not only did it hold steadfast and contain a lot of great exposure for new and upcoming bands but it provided industry people a place to discuss the future. Throughout the years the Tejano Industry ...
The Tejano Music National Convention being held at the Hyatt Regency at Reunion in Dallas, Texas should be a great show. We here at iTejano can’t wait to see the performance of “Cinco Doce” a new sensation coming out of Austin, Texas with a sound that reminds you of, “Why you love music”. We also can’t wait to see a new Tejano favorite “AJ Ca...
Premios Texas 2009 (Interview with “Ruben Robledo” – Executive Producer of Premios Texas) Having interviewed Mr. Robledo of the Premios Texas, I have come to a great conclusion that this year will be a great show. Not only does Premios Texas have a Tejano Category, but they also support the artists and push for them to get exposure. Performing again this year will...
Tejano Music Awards Winners 2009 Some of the awards were already a given, not unlike years past. For Example everybody knew Jay Perez was gonna win Male Vocalist, everybody knew Jimmy Gonzalez y Mazz, Elida Reyna, and Ruben Ramos were gonna win their respective categories. I think the biggest thing was the winners of the “New Artist” awards, Eddie Guerrero, Monica Castro, ...