This is a Special Tribute to Michael Jackson, his music and musical influence. He touched all our lives and he will be missed. We will, however, always be able to visit with Michael through his extensive music library.
Michael Jackson: August 29, 1958 to June 25, 2009.
The Tribute playlist contains music from early Jackson Five, Off The Wall, Bad, Moonwalker, Thriller, Dangerous and other albums.
While on Twitter, I came across a tweet. The tweet had a link to the KGO-TV website which opened a page titled "Las 10 canciones mas populares." The AP Associate Press article date May 26, 2009 "La 10 canciones más populares de la semana en algunos paises en las americas" listed the 10 most popular songs for the week in some Latin American countries.
I found the list very interesting. To some extent you would assume that all the popular songs would be in Spanish although songs by The Jonas Brothers, Jason Mraz, Miley Cyrus, Simply Red and Earth, Wind & Fire were present in the lists. With the availability of cable televison, music videos, movies, social media, the web and other outlets, you can see why American and English songs would be very popular in other countries. Also just like Rock y Roll Radio, they are looking for new, fresh music and artist, the next big thing regardless of the language.
View the list below and let Rock y Roll Radio know what you think.
ARGENTINA
1.- "Tonight" - Jonas Brothers
2.- "Llamado de emergencia" - Daddy Yankee
3.- "Que nos volvamos a ver" - Teen Angels
4.- "El regalo más grande" - Tiziano Ferro
5.- "Te regalo amores" - RKM & Ken-Y
6.- "Besos fáciles" - Sonhora
7.- "Déjame entrar" - Makano
8.- "I'm Yours" - Jason Mraz
9.- "Lo que soy" - Demi Lovato
10.- "The Climb" - Miley Cyrus
CHILE
1.- "Holding Back the Years" - Simply Red
2.- "Cantares" - Raphael y Joan Manuel Serrat
3.- "Te extraño - Hardcorito y Kneza
4.- "Y volar" - Noche
5.- "Volverte a ver" - Raphael y Juanes
6.- "Angel del pasado" - Natalino
7.- "Me arrepiento" - Alex Ubago
8.- "Let's Groove-Earth, Wind & Fire" - Varios intérpretes
9.- "Valió la pena" - Marc Anthony
10.- "Tonight" - Jonas Brothers
COLOMBIA
1.- "Adicto al dolor" - Don Tetto
2.- "Aquí estoy yo" - Luis Fonsi
3.- "Ella me cautivó" - J. Balvin
4.- "Viernes" - Mauricio & Palodeagua
5.- "Fui" - Reik
6.- "Poker Face" - Lady Gaga
7.- "Hoy me voy" - Juanes
8.- "He pecado" - Cabas, Enrique Bunbury y Orishas
9.- "Quiero ser" - Amaia Montero
10.- "I'm Yours" - Jason Mraz
ESTADOS UNIDOS
1.- "Te amo" - Makano
2.- "El amor" - Tito El Bambino
3.- "Te presumo" - Banda El Recodo
4.- "Aquí estoy yo" - Luis Fonsi
5.- "Ya es muy tarde" - La Arrolladora Banda El Limón
6.- "Tú no eres para mí" - Fanny Lu
7.- "Quiéreme más" - Patrulla 81
8.- "Que te quería" - La Quinta Estación
9.- "El Katch" - El Compa Chuy
10.- "Por un segundo" - Aventura
MEXICO
1.- "Nada" - Zoe
2.- "Lentamente" - Fey
3.- "Causa y efecto" - Paulina Rubio
4.- "Viviré" - Yahir
5.- "¿Qué nos pasó?" - Reyli
6.- "No fue suficiente" - Paty Cantú
7.- "Sin ti, sin mí" - Ricardo Arjona
8.- "Tú no eres para mí" - Fanny Lu
9.- "Antes de ti" - Kalimba
10.- "Ya lo veía venir" - Moderatto
PARAGUAY
1.- "Déjame entrar" - Makano
2.- "Por un segundo" - Aventura
3.- "Utopía" - Belinda
4.- "Causa y efecto" - Paulina Rubio
5.- "Que nadie vea" Ricardo Arjona
6.- "Me arrepiento" - Alex Ubago
7.- "Odio por amor" - Juanes
8.- "Quién le va a decir" - Luis Fonsi
9.- "Da la vuelta" - Marc Anthony
10.- "Llamado de emergencia" - Daddy Yankee
URUGUAY
1.- "Tonight" - Jonas Brothers
2.- "Temblor" - Daddy Yankee
3.- "Me arrepiento" - Alex Ubago
4.- "Quinto piso" - Ricardo Arjona
5.- "Abrázame" - Camila
6.- "Utopía" - Belinda
7.- "Soy tuyo" - Andrés Calamaro
8.- "Causa y efecto" - Paulina Rubio
9.- "Arde el cielo" - Maná
10.- "Odio por amor - Juanes
VENEZUELA
1.- "Pa' enamorarte" - Salserín
2.- "Niña bonita" - Chino y Nacho
3.- "El amor" - Tito El Bambino
4.- "Más cuñao no" - Combo Antillano
5.- "Amor entre tres" - Olga Tañón
6.- "Confianza" - Los Adolescentes
7.- "Colgando en tus manos" - Carlos Baute
8.- "Te extrañaré" - Equilibrio
9.- "El ritmo en tres colores" - Mulato
10.- "Vivir de ilusiones" - Chasin
(Copyright ©2009 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
AustinVida in cooperation with Blastro obtained an exclusive and exceptional interview and live performance of M.I.S. (Mexican Institute of Sound) at the Panchanga Music Festival recently. This feature provides not only performance footage but an interview with Camilo Lara which discusses equipment and the roots and experiences behind some of his music. The video is 16:14 minutes long, which I originally thought was kind of long, but time passes by pretty fast because the content is so interesting and unique. Ajay Miranda also of Nite's did exceptional work on the video but I was more impressed by the candid conversation and the especial focus on the electronic equipment. Thanks for not making this video interview just another lack lust video on the web.
M.I.S. - Exclusive Interview & Live Performance
Video Codes at www.blastro.com
Go to Rock y Roll Radio to listen to M.I.S and other Latin artist
Free Admission!
See Este Vato, Austin's finest Cumbia Rock, Latin Fusion band at Submerged along with Peligrosa Allstars. The Allstars consist of Hobo D, Manolo Black, Orion and Dj Dus.
June 26th 2009 at 9:00 PM
Submerged located at 333 East 2nd Street and Trinity (click on map) Austin, Texas.
Go to Rock y Roll Radio to hear Latin and Latin Alternative music.
Father's Day is a very special day. It is the day honoring all fathers and is typically celebrated by giving Dad gifts, fixing his favorite foods and other activities that bring family together. For Latino fathers, of Mexican descent, Sunday mornings typically mean tacos de barbacoba, a hot cup of coffee and pan dulce. Today the familia is gathered around Dad catering to his whims in order to please him on his special day. Later that afternoon, Dad will grill carnitas, chicken, sausage and helotes for all the family, including abuelo, abuelita, tios, tias and extended family. Along with food and family, special gatherings are never complete without "la musica." Music to sing to, to dance to and to cry to, as well as bring joy.
This Father's Day Radio Edition includes some unique songs. Some of these songs help convey the feelings and beliefs that Latino fathers hold true. These feelings and beliefs are many times instilled by culture, family and believe it or not, music. For example:
"El Rey" by Vincente Fernandez
Every Hispanic male, especially of Mexican descent, inherits the birth right of being El Rey. Now this birth right is something that the male carries with him throughout life but it is a right that has to be maintain because it can be lost or taken away.
"Reyna De Mi Amor" by Sunny Ozuna and the Sunliners
Every Rey has a Reyna. This Reyna De Mi Amor has to be taken care of because she is the one that can and will take the title of El Rey away.
"La Familia" by Kid Frost
Familia is very important to El Rey. Familia are his royal subjects. These royal subjects are what gives him the title and status of El Rey and they too can take awake the status.
"Low Rider Oldies " by Lowrider Oldies-GQ
Most, if not all, of Los Reyes like their cars. This car may not be a Lowrider but a car that is his pride and joy. The car gets a weekly wash and polish and El Rey is very particular who he lets in the car. This car is also for crusing the boulevard with his tunes.
"All the Young Dudes" by Alejandro Escovedo
Although the lyrics may convey a different messege, this song was chosen because Fathers sometimes feel like they are getting old and they're no longer a "Young Dude."
El viernes 19 de junio el grupo Reik originario de Mexicali, México, se presentará en el Bar Rio de San Antonio, en un espectáculo que muestra un sonido fresco, potente y muchas veces cargado de romanticisomo.
Surgido en el 2003, Reik consiguió rápidamente el éxito necesario para destacar no sólo en su país natal sino también más allá de sus fronteras tanto hacia el norte como hacia el sur, todo gracias a composiciones como Noviembre si ti, Qué vida la mía, Yo quisiera y Niña.
EL Club Bar Rio se encuentra ubicado en el 13307 San Pedro Ave. Para más información sobre este espectáculo, llame al (210) 403-2582.
Reik at El Club Bar Rio on June 19, 2009. Club Rio located at 13307 San Pedro Ave, San Antonio, Texas. For more information call (210) 403-2582.
Source: El Mundo Newspaper June 4-10, 2009
Inolvidable Reik [ video official]
Rock y Roll Radio decided to take a two week break after the busy Latin Music Month. Well, right after Pachanga Music Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2009, Rock y Roll Radio was at the OZOMATLI Solar Power Concert Series presented by Blue Dog Rescue on Wednesday, June 3 in Republic Square Park in Austin, Texas. "What a short Break!"
OZO always puts on an excellent show and without fail incorporates the audience into the show and music. The audience sings along and OZO always leaves you wanting more. The weather was great, a breezy evening under a clear sky and a great crowd. Thanks go to Pelegrosa All Stars for doing and excellent job of entertaining us before OZO performed. And the best part of it all was that this concert was FREE. When is the last time you saw OZO for FREE?
This week's playlist has three songs that OZOMATLI performed:
1. "The City of Angels"
2. "Cumbia de los Muertos"
3. "After Party"
Then on Saturday, June 6, Rock y Roll Radio was at Zilker Park for Austin Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. If you read my "Romeo & Juliet: Shakespeare with a Latino Flare" blog, this Romeo and Juliet had a different flavor to it.
The play was very entertaining and fun. The acting was excellent but when you've seen Romeo and Juliet performed in the traditional sense, you have to change your mind set to appreciate this version. The performance is set at the base of a hillside with the audience laying, sitting or lounging on the hillside. You take your blanket or lawn chair along with some food and beverages and enjoy yourself or with guest. Again, the weather was great, a warm breezy evening under a full moon along with a very social audience. Parking was available and ample. And just like the OZO concert, this play was FREE as well. Who can't afford that?
This week's playlist is a good mix of songs. Rock y Roll Radio's favorite song this week is "Cumbia En Do Menor" by Ska Cubano. It just has a good beat, rythme, and is contagious. Check it out.
The **Wild Card** is "Santaria" by Sublime. Just thought it was an interesting song.
Enjoy the "Summer in the City" Radio Edition. Rock y Roll Radio will have a Father's Day Edition next week.
Rock y Roll Radio purchased the Latino Music Month/Austin Music Mezcla 09/ Latino Music Sampler at the Pachanga Latino Music Festival on Saturday, May 30, 2009. After listening to the CD numerous times for careful analysis, Rock y Roll Radio stronly recommends you add this sampler to your music library.
This CD is an exceptional compilation of Latin music featuring Austin's best artist and talent. If you're familiar with the Austin Latin music scene, this sampler will give you music from some of our favorite local artist like Brownout, Alejandro Escovedo and also introduce you to new emerging talent like AJ Castillo. If you're not familiar with Austin's Latin music or would like to know what that music sounds like, this sampler will give you a quick but thorough education.
The sampler covers Latin Funk, Tejano, Conjunto, Latin Pop and Rock, Latin Fusion and more.
The titles include:
1. Terre Moto -" Oye Mama"
2. Brownout - "Con El Brownout no se Juega"
3. AJ Castillo - "Todo Me Gusta De Ti," Remix Featuring Lo-Que Dar
4. Los Bad Apples - "El Ritmo Me Manda"
5. Brian Ramos & Michael Ramos - "Tinieblas"
6. Alejandro Escovedo - "Sister Lost Soul"
7. Tortilla Factory - "Niña Linda"
8. Bocastria - "Encanto"
9. Patricia Vonne & Rosie Flores - "Austin Rocks"
10. Vallejo - "Tu Corazon Es Para Mi", Featuring Del Castillo and Zayra Alvarez
11. Conjunto Aztlan -" Rosario"
12. The Executive Life - "Obligatory Movie Qoute"
13. Myrna Cabello -" Un Dia", Featuring Haydn Vitera
14. Frank Gomez -" Candy", Featuring Ruben Ramos
15. The Sweethearts - "Slipping Away"
Rock y Roll Radio's Top Five Artist/Picks:
1. AJ Castillo - Exceptional Accordian musician and Tejano artist. Remix Rocks!
2. Los Bad Apples - A local favorite Latin/Rap mix band with "El Ritmo Me Manda" being their best song to date
3. Brian Ramos & Michael Ramos - Have teamed up and are moving Michael Ramos' melodic Cumbia Lounge music to the next level
4. Tortilla Factory - A Texas legend with a Salsa tune that makes you want to dance
5. Frank Gomez featuring Ruben "El Gato Negro" Ramos - Old school song that makes you want to dance with your best girl and impress her with your best dance moves
If Rock y Roll Radio were to compile a playlist of Austin's best Latin music, the playlist would be identical to the Austin Music Mezcla 09. Thank you Stephanie Bergara . You know what they say, " Great Minds Think A Like." I look forward to next years Mezcla.
The CD is available at Waterloo Records and Resistencia Book Store.
Produced by Austin Latino Music Association (ALMA) and Austin Convention Visitors Bureau (ACVB). Mastered by Michael Ramos for Cumbia Lounge Productions. Artwork by TKO. This Project was produced by ALMA (www.austinlatinomusic.com) and ACVB (www.austintexas.org) with sponsors support from The City of Austin, Gibson, National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), Texas Gas Service and The Pachanga Festival.
ALMA Latin Music Month Kick-off Party Video
