Rock y Roll Radio: 200 Songs on the Playlist

Since Rock y Roll Radio's, internet radio, relaunch on May 5, 2009, we have posted 200 songs on our playlist. The relaunch brought new spirit, ownership and management plus a definite focus on the music. At Rock y Roll Radio, the playlists and radio editions are carefully selected to provide the maximum listening pleasure and entertainment as well as keeping our audience up to date on current music and artist. This is a milestone for Rock y Roll Radio because after a six month off air absence, we have re-established and broadened, locally and more so internationally, our listening audience. Rock y Roll Radio continues to be dedicated to the promotion of Latin and Latin Alternative music, bands, artist and events plus continues to be the premier music source for all that is Latin.

Please review our playlist. You'll be amazed at the variety and comprehensive array of artist and music. We appreciate you loyalty.


Nortec Collective featuring Bostich y Fussible Radio Edition

1. Tijuana Sound Machine
2. Tengo La Voz
3. Que Bonito Bailas
4. Tijuana Makes Me Happy
5. Tijuana Bass
6. Ovidala Compa

Summer In The City (Two)

7. Pilar Diaz - Novia De Soledad
8. Curumin - Compacto
9. Luis Enrique - Yo No Se Manana
10. Actutud Maria Marta - Adelante Latino
11. Carlos y Alejandra - Explicame
12. Makano - Te Amo
13. Amandititita - Metrosexual
14. Novalima - Ruperta/Puede Ser
15. Yahir - Es Por Ti
16. Reyli Barba - El Abandonado
17. Gonzalo Yanez - Volvemos a Caer
18. Los Hollywood - Te Quiero Tanto
19. Estopa - Hemicraneal
20. Olga Tanon - Me Gusta
21. Bombasta - Tanto Amor
22. Hello Seahorse - Bestia

Fast and Furiou 4 Radio Edition

23. Rye Rye - Bang featuring M.I.A.
24. Busta Rhymes - G-Stro
25. Kenna - Loose Wire
26. Pitbull - Blanco featuring Pharrell
27. Pitbull - Krazy featuring Lil Jon
28. Tego Calderon featuring Pitbull & Pharrell - You Slip She Grip
29. Shark City Click - Head Bust
30. Don Omar - Virtual Diva
31. Tasha - La Isla Bonita
32. Don Omar featuring Tego Calderon - Bandolero

Latino Metal Radio Edition

33. Soulfly - Umbabarauma
34. Brujeria - Divsion del Norte
35. Ankla - Deceit
36. Sepultura - Roots Bloody Roots
37. Asesino - Despedazando Muertos
38. Ill Nino - De La Vida
39. Metallica - Enter Sandman
40. Metallica - The Day That Never Comes
41. Ill Nino - What Comes Around
42. Total Mosh - Sobre Mi Sangre (Sub for Enemigo)
43. Sarcofago - Nightmare
44. Violator - The Plague Never Dies
45. Krisiun - Sweet Revenge

Monte Negro Special Edition

46. Give Me Love (No Llores)
47. Lejos
48. Don't Let Me Down
49. Me Duele No Estar Junto A Ti
50. Pena Colective

Fourth of July Radio Edition

51. Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings - This Land Is Your Land **Wild Card**
52. Nore featuring Tego Calderon & Nina Sky - Oye Mi Canto
53. Pitbull - Culo (Miami Remix)
54. Daddy Yankee featuring Fergie - Impacto Remix
55. DJ Laz - Move Shake Drop - Remix
56. Jowell & Randy featuring Casa de Leones - No Te Veo
57. Kat DeLuna - Whine Up (featuring Elephant Man)
58. Don Omar - Virtual Diva
59. Question Mark and Mysterians - 96 Tears
60. Akwid & Los Tucanes De Tijuana - Ombligo a Ombligo
61. Chicos de Barrio - Mucha Lucha
62. Fulanito - Cepilla
63. Cafe Tacuba - Quiero Ver
64. Paulina Rubio - Causa y Efecto
65. Los Amigos Invisibles - Cachete a Cachete

Tribute to Michael Jackson

66. ABC
67. I'll Be There
68. Rockin Robin
69. Got To Be There
70. Dancing Machine
71. Don't Stop Till You Get Enough
72. P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
73. Off The Wall
74. Working Day and Night
75. Rock With You
76. Beat It
77. The Girl Is Mine
78. Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
79. Billie Jean
80. Human Nature
81. Thriller
82. Bad
83. The Way You Made Me Feel
84. Man In The Mirror
85. Leave Me Alone
86. Liberian Girl
87. Remember The Time
88. For All Time

Fathers Day Radio Edition

89. Vicente Fernandez - El Rey
** Sunny Ozuna & The Sunliners - Reyna De Mi Amor
Note: No Longer Available
90. Kid Frost - La Familia
91. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - Padre Nuestro
92. Tito Nieves - I Like It Like That
93. Cannibal & The Headhunters - Land of 1000 Dances
94. Raphael Saadiq - Calling **Wild Card**
95. Temptations - Papa Was A Rolling Stone **Wild Card**
96. Los Kumbia Kings - Pachuco
97. Big Punisher - Still Not A Player
98. Lowrider Oldies - Lowrider Oldies
99. Da Zoo - Excuse Me
100. Jumbo - Fotografia
101. Robi Draco Rosa - Mas Y Mas
102. Kemo the Blaxican - La Receta
103. Alejandro Escovedo - All The Young Dudes

June's "Summer in the City" Radio Edition

104. Ozomatli - City Of Angels
105. Ozomatli - Cumbia De Los Muertos
106. Ozomatli - After Party
107. Mana - La Mariposa
108. Beto Cuevas - Vuelvo
109. Ska Cubano - Cumbia En Do Menor
110. Santeria - Subline **Wild Card**
111. Yuridia - Yo Por El
112. Fanny Lu - To No Eres Para Mi
113. Crooked Stilo - Ya Lo Saben
114. Kumbia All Stars Con Nigga - Por Ti Baby
115. Los Mono - Promesas
116. Gotan Project - Santa Maria

Latin Music Month Finale Radio Edition

117. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - El Matador
118. Aloe Blacc - Gente Ordinaria
119. Ivy Queen - Que Lloren
120. Zoe - Via Lactea
121. Malverde - Baila Baila
122. Nejo & Dalmata - Algo Musical (featuring Arcangel)
123. Pinata Protest - Rocket
124. Pinata Protest - Compesino
125. Akon, Tego Calderon - Wanna Love You **Wild Card**
126. Caifanes - La Negra Tomasa
127. Natalia Lafourcade - Mango
128. Satin Dolls - Dulce Obsesion
129. Proyecto Uno - Somos Latinos

Memorial Day Edition

130. Maneja Beto - Campanera
131 Klaxons - Golden Skans
132. Patricia Vonne - Trame Paz
133. Sidestepper - Paloma
134. Enanitos Verdes - Borracho y Loco
135. Jay Perez - Sauvecito
136. Sean Paul - Get Busy (Remix Cumbia) **Wild Card**
137. The Pinker Tones - Sonido Total
138. Cabas - Mi Bombon
139. Queztal - Migra
140. Santogold - LES Artistes
141. Plastilina Mosh - My Party
142. Hip Hop Hoodios - Viva la Guantanamera
143. Selena - Cumbia Medley (Selena Mix)

Pachanga Music Festival Edition

144. Codero - 08 Ruleta Rusa
145. Codero - Vamos Nenas
146. Brownout - El Narco
147. Michael Salgado - Sin Ella
148. Michael Salgado - Palomita Blanca
149. Michael Salgado - Cruz de Madera
150. Mexican Institute of Sound - El Microfono
151. Mexican Institute of Sound - A Girl Like You
152. Mexican Institute of Sound - Para No Vivir Desesperado
153. Charanga Cakewalk - La Negra Celina
154. Charanga Cakewalk - La Cumbia Lounge
155. AJ Castillo - Tu Vestido Blanco (Feat. Ram Herrera)
156. Ocote Soul Sounds - Divinorum (Quantic Remix)
157. Ocote Soul Sounds - Carino
158. El Tule - La Sirena
159. The Smiths - Girl in a Coma **Wild Card**
160. David Garza - Slave
161. Gaby Moreno - Meant To Fly
162. Chris Perez Band - Best I Can

Mother's Day Edition

163. The Dey - I Need You
164. Bajofondo - Pa'Bailar (Siempre Quiero Mas)
165. Julieta Venegas - Eres Para Mí
166. Los Lonely Boys - Dime Mi Amor
167.Marco Antonio Solis - Más Que Tu AMigo
168. Macaco - Mama Tierra
169. Lila Downs - La Cumbia del Mole
170. Luis Miguel- Sabor A Mi
171. La Conquista - Muevelo
172. Lighter Shade of Brown - On a Sunday Afternoon
173. Yerba Buena - La Vida La Life
174.James Brown - It's A Man's Man's World
175. Pinker Tones - S.E.X.Y.R.O.B.O.T.
176. Aterciopelados - Rio
177. Flex - Te Quiero
178. Fatboy Slim - Ya Mama **Wild Card**
179. Alejandro Fernandez - Abrazame
180. Yerba Buena - Bilingual Girl
181. Tierra - The Old Songs Medley

Rock y Roll Radio Relaunch

182. Los Dynomite - Ready Ready
183. Reik - Inolvidable
184. The Mars Volta - L'Via L'Viaquez
185. Bajofondo - El Mareo (Con Gustavo Cerati)
186. 60 Tigres - Dentro de mi Cuerpo
187. Wishin & Yandel - Me Estas Tentando
188. Tito and Tarantula - After Dark
189. Hacienda - She's Got a Hold on Me
190. Girl in a Coma - Their Cell
191. Los Fabulosos Cadillacs - Mal Bicho
192. Santana - Soul Sacrifice
193. Pitbull - Calle Ocho
194. Pacha Massive - Don't Let Go
195. Skarnales - SKR Perdido
196. Kinky - Hasta Querramos
197. Playa Linbo - Asi Fue
198. Los Hollywood - No Te Aguites
199. Cesi Bastida - Que No Te Digan
200. Cafe Tacuba - Volver a Comenzar

Go to www.rockyrollradio.com and listen to your favorite artist or songs.

60 Tigres: New Video "Garage"

60 Tigres ( pronounced "sesenta tigres") from Moterrey, Mexico has released a new video from their second album, Garage (free download.) It's been one year since Rock y Roll Radio saw 60 Tigres. They were one of the finalist in the 2008 Sound & The Jury battle of the bands contest. The competition was fierce and all the talent was exceptional. The bands were hungry and were giving it their best effort. They all wanted that one available spot at the world renown Austin City Limit Festival (ACL) in Austin, Texas.

"As part of the Austin City Limits Festival, each year the organizers hold a virtual battle of the bands contest called Sound & The Jury. The grand prize includes a slot playing at ACL, among many other incredible benefits.

"Anybody can enter, with the first rounds of competition being determined by internet votes. After voting closes, the finalists are chosen by a panel of judges. The finalists then move on to compete at a showcase at Antone’s, where audience vote and an industry panel ultimately decide the winner."

60 Tigres played "Dentro de mi Cuerpo," "El Arma Secreto" and "El Yate del Amor" which incoporates Funk, Psychedelic, Latin and Punk sung in English and Spanish. Unfortunately, 60 Tigres did not win the contest but all the Latinos that voted for 60 Tigres and those that were present at Antone's that night all felt that 60 Tigres had already won because they were the only Latin band representing "la raza" that night. We were all proud and still remain proud of 60 Tigres and their success.

Enjoy 60 Tigres' video and download the album, free download Garage.




Rock y Roll Radio, internet radio, has 60 Tigres, "Dentro de mi Cuerpo,"#186 on our playlist.

International Accordion Festival San Antonio, Texas October 9-11, 2009

International Accordion Festival in La Villita, San Antonio, Texas on October 9-11, 2009

"Held every year in the beautiful downtown riverwalk area on the historic grounds of La Villita (3 blocks south of the Alamo on South Alamo Street), the International Accordion Festival features performances, workshops, open mike sessions and accordion jams.

On three stages, enjoy ensembles from around the globe playing everything from Panamanian pindin to Parisian musette, to Balkan to Basque, from Czech polka to Creole zydeco, from Americana to Acadiana and much, much more. In our workshop area, find informal sessions and performances featuring up-close and personal interaction with master artist and their music.

It's big, it's outdoors, it's two days. It's dancing and fun for the whole family. The festival boasts ethnic foods, beverage and merchandise booths throughout the weekend. Best of all, Saturday and Sunday admission is Free."

Rock y Roll Radio has attended the International Accordion Festival in the past years and it's an event that every one, regardless of age or musical taste, will enjoy. The accordion is a very versatile instrument that has transitioned into all music genres. You'll experience accordion music from all over the world and sounds that you never knew existed. The word "accordion" will no longer be associated with polkas or if you're from Texas, with conjunto or cantina music. You'll have a new respect for the instrument, the artist and their musical ability.

Mingo Saldivar y los Quatro Espadas, one of Rock y Roll Radio's all time favorite Master Accordionist is one of the performers at the festival. Mingo Saldivar "The Dancing Cowboy" is an exceptional musician and performer and you don't want him to stop playing his unique conjunto stlye music. Every time I've seen Mingo perform, a Lone Star Beer miraculously appears in my hand. I guess Mingo and Lone Star just go together.

As a treat, I've provided a video of Mingo doing a Johnny Cash classic "Ring of Fire" in Spanish.



Piñata Protest, from San Antonio and an Austin, Texas favorite Punk band, will also participate in the festival. You can see them perform at 12:00 PM and at 3:30 PM in the "Accordions Are Punk" workshop on Saturday, October 10. This workshop is an excellent fit for Piñata Protest because they are "punk rock with accordion, with norteño and conjunto influences." Rock y Roll Radio has written several blogs with Piñata Protest as a focus and can be found in the archives.

Here are the festival schedules for Saturday and Sunday.

Los Hollywood Needs Your Vote! "I Want My Music on MTV"

"No te Aguites"- Los Hollywood


Los Hollywood, the Latin pop and rock band from San Diego, California, needs your vote to win the I Want My Music on MTV competition. There are four bands, on the verge of making it big, in the competition and the winner is determined by the fan vote. The winner gets their music video aired on MTV and also goes to the mtvU Woodie Awards. The Woodie Awards,"the definitive college music award show," are determined by nominations from Indie music fans and ultimately by their vote.

Rock y Roll Radio, internet radio, strongly supports Los Hollywood. They are very approachable, well grounded and passionate about their music. I'm sure the three other bands are great as well but, Rock y Roll Radio has seen Los Hollywood perform and is very familiar with their accomplishments and music. Good luck to all the bands in the competition.

Please vote for Los Hollywood at I Want My Music on MTV.

MTV Shows

Rock y Roll Radio has Los Hollywood on the Rock y Roll Radio Relaunch Radio Edition, song # 197.

10 Spanish Language Artists You Need to Hear Right Now

While reading VenusZine magazine, Summer 2009, I came across another one of those list.

"10 Spanish Language Artist you need to hear right now:"

1. Bam Bam
This quirky, high energy rock group out of Monterrey is the current sweetheart of the Mexican indie scene. (myspace.com/dalebambam)

2. Jessie Evans
Punk meets Mexican-flavored electronic with the feel of a smoky speakeasy.
(myspace.com/jessieevansmusic)

3. Hello Seahorse
Mexican electro-pop a la School of Seven Bells.
(myspace.com/helloseahorse)

4. Canja Rave
This Brazilian group draws obvious parallels to the White Stripes. (myspace.com/canjaraveoficial)

5. Quiero Club
A MGMT-like dance band from Monterrey. (myspace.com/quieroclub)

6. Jovenes y Sexys
This folk-y Venezuelan duo has been compared with the Bird and the Bee,
(myspace.com/jovenesysexys)

7. Ruido Rosa
This brand new four-girl rock group may represent a new "Riot Chicca" tradition.
(myspace.com/ruidorosa)

8. Niña Dioz
This young MC has been called "Mexico's M.I.A."
(myspace.com/ninadioz)

9. Ceci Bastida
Known for her work with Julieta Venegas, this pop soloist will be releasing her first full-length this year. (myspace.com/cecibastida)

10. The Pepper Pots
A retro Supremes-style trio from Spain.
(myspace.com/thepepperpots)

If you get a hold of Venuszine, the Summer 2009 issue, also read "The State Of The Music Industry" and "A Life Less Ordinary Ximena Sariñana leaves behind telenovelas to shake up Mexico's music industry," excellent and informative articles.

¡American Sabor! at Museo Alameda September 19, 2009

Historic Market Square
101 S. Santa Rosa San Antonio, TX 78207
tel: 210.299.4300 fax: 210.299.4340
www.thealameda.org

In honor of the groundbreaking exhibition, American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music, showing now through September 20, the Museo Alameda is hosting it's last of three all-day concert events.


Date: Saturday, September 19, 2009

Times: 12:00-11:00 PM

Admission: Free

Location: Historic Market Square, San Antonio, Texas

Rock y Roll Radio attended the June 20th Sabor Music Fest and had a really great time. Got to see Brownout, who is releasing their new CD "Aguilas and Cobras" on September 15th, perform and enjoyed their Latin funk sound and the ambiance that is the Market Square.

This last event promises to be the biggest and the best of the series with several of Rock y Roll Radio's favorite bands performing.

The performing artist for the fest are:

Bombasta - A San Antonio and Austin, Texas favorite. Their Cumbia, Latin and Fusion beat will have you dancing in the street.

Pinata Protest - Also a San Antonio and Austin, Texas favorite. If you like Punk with a Mexican in your face flair, Pinata Protest is your band. Even if you don't like Punk, these guys will entertain you with their energy and charisma. "Puro Pinche Punk"

Girl In A Coma - Again a San Antonio, Austin, Texas and national favorite. Their music combines rock, rockabilly and punk with a dark and sober feel. Girl In A Coma's intriguing stage presence and music will mesmerize you into a euphoric "Coma."

Ernie Garibay and the Sleeping Cats - Ernie is a San Antonio icon and is a respected and admired music veteran. The Sleeping Cats play a combination of Old School rock and oldies with a blend of rhythm and blues. If Ernie is playing, you know it's a party.

Stefani Montiel - Is a San Antonio based Tejano Artist although she does also perform Latin, Salsa and R&B.

Grupo Fama - From Houston, Texas is a Regional Mexican and Spanish Pop band.

There's a lot of excellent and diverse music and you'll definitely find a band to suit your musical taste.

I strongly recommend that you attend this last and historic event because it may not happen again or anytime soon.

And, if you haven't been to San Antonio's Market Square, you have to make it a point to visit the Square. There are restaurants and food booths, small shops that sell all varieties of Mexican curios and articles in air conditioned facilities or you can just sit in the Square and enjoy the ambiance. And don't forget to visit the Museo Alameda "American Sabor" exhibit.

Rock y Roll Radio, Internet radio, has Bombasta, Pinata Protest and Girl In A Come on their play list. Check them out if you're not familiar with these fine bands.

Brownout CD Release Party at The Mohawk

CD release party for Brownout's new CD, "Aguilas and Cobras," at the Mohawk tonight. This second CD continues the success of "Homenaje" but with more "Hardcore Psychedelic Latin Funk," more rhythm and more beat. "Aguilas and Cobras" puts Brownout in a new category, from local/regional band to worldwide wonder. New fans and more musical industry interest will be garnered as a result of this CD. I hear the Grammys calling, Brownout, answer the call!

"Aguilas and Cobras" official release is September 15, 2009 on Six Degrees Records. Rock y Roll Radio, internet radio, had the privilege of listening to the CD and was blown away beginning with the intro of the first song and continued to the last note of the last track. Wow! "Aguilas and Cobras" is a must have album for you music library.

Not familiar with Brownout, view video below:



Rock y Roll Radio, internet radio, has Brownout on the Pachanga Latino Music Festival Radio Edition, "El Narco", playlist #146.

Bombasta: Raza En La Plaza in San Antonio, Texas Septembe 12, 2009

Bombasta, one of Rock y Roll Radio's favorite bands, is playing Saturday, September 12th in the Main Plaza in Downtown San Antonio, Texas from 8:00 to 10:00 PM. The Main Plaza is an excellent location for music. There is a wide open plaza in front of San Fernando Cathedral with ample space for lawn chairs and ample space for dancing. Rock y Roll Radio traveled to this plaza back in March and saw Grupo Fantasma perform. Of course, Grupo Fantasma had the large crowd on their feet, clapping and dancing their hearts away. This is also an excellent Free family event with the evening sun is low and the atmosphere is amazing.

Rock y Roll Radio has published a few blogs with video on Bambasta because they're that good plus these guys are everywhere. They've become an Austin favorite as much as they're a San Antonio favorite. Their music is a fusion of Cumbia, Reggae, Funk and Latin with a dash of "Sabor."

Check Bombasta out, there are ample opportunities in Austin, San Antonio and surrounding cities.

Rock y Roll Radio, Internet Radio, has Bombasta on the "Summer In The City (Two)" Radio Edition, song #21.

Fiestas Patrias: 31th Annual Diez y Seis de Septiembre Fiesta in Austin, Texas

Fiestas Patrias of Austin, is a non-profit organization founded in 1978 by Gilbert Velasquez. Mr. Velasquez saw a need in the Mexican-American community to host the annual Diez y Seis de Septiembre celebration in order to preserve and promote the Mexican-American culture. This annual event raises funds for scholarships for college bound Hispanic and funding youth programs.

The tradition of the Diez y Seis de Septiembre festival dates back to September 16, 1810, when the impoverished peasants of Mexico, declared their independence from Spain. This call for independence, "El Grito de Independencia," dates back to September 15, 1810, when Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a village priest, who is known as the father of Mexico, gave the call for independence. The evening will be highlighted on September 12, with the re-enactment of "El Grito de Independencia."

Schedule of Events and General Information:

September 12, 2009

Location: Fiesta Gardents map, 1901 Jesse Segovia Ave

Doors Open at 12:00 PM

Admission: $6.00 until 6:00 PM ($1.00 fee to PARD included)
$8.00 after 6:00 PM ($1.00 fee to PARD included)

Children 12 and under free with paying adult

Schedule of Events:

12:00 PM "Show Ur Ride Car Show" TBA

1:00 PM Brenda y Alexcion

2:00 PM TBA

3:00 PM Knights

4:00 PM Car Show/BBQ Awards

4:30 PM Trampia

5:00 PM Grupo Laredo

6:00 PM La Tradizion

7:00 PM Cincodoce

8:00 PM Raulito Narvaira

9:00 PM A.J. Castillo

10:30 PM Gary Hobbs

12:00 AM Close

*Musical acts subject to change

For more details click on Fiestas Patrias.

Rock y Roll Radio has A.J. Castillo on the Pachanga Latino Music Festival Radio Edition #155.

Maneja Beto: The Best Latin Band You Don't Know About (Part One)

Part One will only introduce you to Maneja Beto's music. It will give you a sense of their sound, unique talent, songs and leave you saying "Wow, who are these guys. I need to know more."

Maneja Beto is an extremely popular Austin, Texas band. Their music is not easy to describe because it has elements of Mexican Cumbia, pop, rock, folk, "indie-en-Español" and some fusion, all blended into a mellow, upbeat, lounge and Latin sound. That is all that will be said about Maneja Beto.


View both videos and you'll see what I mean.






Part Two will be a more in depth piece which will provide insight into the Maneja Beto band members, influences and history.

Rock y Roll Radio played Maneja Beto's "Campanera" (#130) for the Memorial Day Radio Edition back in May. Check it out as well.

Mexic-Arte Viva La Vida Fest October 24, 2009

Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin, Texas presents Viva La Vida Fest 2009 celebrating the 26th Annual Dia de los Muertos on October 24th, 2:00 to 10:00 PM.

"Mexic-Arte Museum, the Official Mexican and Mexican American Fine Art Museum of Texas, will be celebrating its 26th Annual Dias de los Muertos - Austin's largest and longest-running Day of the Dead festival featuring Latino artist and entertainment, an exhibition, and educational programs in the heart of downtown. Part of the proceeds will benefit the education programs of Mexic-Arte Museum, whose mission is to enrich the community through education programs and exhibitions focusing on traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino and Latin American art and culture."

In order to appreciate this annual event, knowledge of "Dia de los Muertos" is important.

"Dias de los Muertos is an important Latin American tradition, taking place on November 2, when friends and family gather to honor and remember loved ones - not through mourning, but through celebration! The origins trace back to Pre-Columbian era, when death was viewed as a transformation. Death was not seen as a final end, but rather as a cycle or continuation of life. This ancient belief evolved to the modern tradition of creating altars to commemorate loved ones, decorated with sugar skulls, flowers, photographs, and favorite foods and memorabilia of the deceased. They share stories and memories, and they sing songs and play music."

Rock y Roll Radio is very familiar with Mexic-Arte's annual Dia de los Muertos. The favored event is the Procession. It starts at Plaza Saltillo in East Austin, down 6th Street and concludes at 5th and Congress. The procession consist of participants in costumes, music, props and floats. It's an amazing and a very festive site watching the procession arrive at the Mexic-Arte Museum. You'll also find exhibits of art and decorated alters, music, food booths, artist booth, workshops and a Dia de los Muertos Marketplace.

This event also provides opportunities to participate. You can submit your art or decorated altar for display, march in the procession or be an event volunteer. Click on Viva La Vida Fest 2009 to get more details and registration forms.

Nortec Collective featuring Bostich y Fussible Radio Edition

Nortec Collective featuring Bostish and Fussible is coming to the University of Texas at Austin Performing Arts Center (UTPAC), specifically Hogg Memorial Auditorium on September 25, 2009.

Who or what is Nortec Collective?

First, let's define "Nortec." Nortec is a form of music which combines Mexican Norteño music and Techno music. Norteño is a style of music concentrated in Northern Mexico along the Mexican/US border and Techno is a style of music using technology to make music or fuse music with electronic beats or sounds. Nortec music was created by the DJ's in the border discos and bars.

Second, the who. Nortec Collective is group of DJ's who create Nortec music. This collective is an extremely musically creative and technologically savvy group of artist. The collective consist of: Bostich-Ramon Amezcua; Clorofila-Jorge Verdin; Fussible-Pepe Moght and Hiperboreal-PG Beas.

Rock y Roll Radio saw Nortec Collective featuring Bostich and Fussible at the 2008 Pachanga Latino Music Festival in Austin, Texas. Bostich and Fussible had the crowd in a mad frenzy. The music, the beat, the visual cinematic show and the musicians playing the accordian, clarinet and trumpet created an incredable show and atmosphere. The crowd was dancing, jumping up and down to the beat, screaming and shouting in euphoria. Although the Hogg Auditorium is a more refined venue than an open park, expect the same reaction as the music festival crowd. Wow!

Nortec Collective featuring Bostich y Fussible Radio Edition playlist consist of:

1. Tijuana Sound Machine
2. Tengo La Voz
3. Que Bonito Bailas
4. Tijuana Makes Me Happy
5. Tijuana Bass
6. Ovidala Compa

The video below will give you a sense of what to expect when you attend a Nortec Collective performance.






Visit Rock y Roll Radio to listen to Nortec Collective playlist.

For more information on Nortec Collective click on blog by Xina Jardin

Kalua: A Band With A Vision

First, let me state, " I like Kalua."

Kalua is a band of four young, charismatic, Latin men from Austin, Texas. They are Juan Diaz, (Mexico) vocals and guitar; Andres Junca, (Columbia) guitar; Andres Delgado, (Venezuela) drums and Andres Acevedo, (Columbia) bass. Their sound combines rock, reggae, punk and Latin, sung mainly in Spanish.

They formed in 2007 with a purpose and a vision. They weren't just going to be a band, they were going to be a "premier band in contemporary Latin music worldwide." They wrote original material, went to the studio, worked hard and the end result was the "La Novedad" CD.

You would think the hard work was over, but not for Kalua. The next step was get the CD and their music out in front of the public. These guys were everywhere. They were at both Pachanga Latino Music Festivals, two time winners of Burger King's "Tu Ciudad, Tu Musica" contest, numerous TV appearances, radio interviews and print and media reviews. What impressed me about Kalua was that they were executing their plan and maximizing band exposure and recognition in each appearance, interview and performance. Even after two years as a band, Kalua is still focused on their vision. They put out their second music video, touring and Rock y Roll Radio subscribes to their e-mail bulletins. (Do you subscribe?)

Second, the women love Kalua. I've seen Kalua perform at several Austin venues and they always attract a lot of women to their performances. These women are in all age groups and they are all dancing. You can tell they are really into the music and enjoying themselves. It's great to watch them.

Kalua is the model for success. They have the music, talent and drive.

To get a better sense of Kalua, listen to the song "La Novedad" on Kalua's website and check out their video below. Also, check out Kalua's MySpace page for show dates.

La Novedad - Kalua from KALUA on Vimeo.