Tristan Ramos on ‘Domingo Live’ (09.15.24)
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Tristan Ramos, the youngest male winner at the Tejano Music Awards, recently joined Domingo Live co-hosts Rudy Trevino and Barbi Leo to discuss his growth as a Tejano musician, his medical journey, and how he has kept faith throughout his blessed life.
Ramos, who won Best New Male Artist at the Tejano Music Awards in 2019 at age 13, shared his motivation in the Tejano music industry, saying, “My parents motivated me a lot. You know, they would always tell me no matter what you do, you need to have something set for you, have a goal. So that’s what I did always since I was little. And so I told my parents, you know what, I want to be a musician. And so I went through a lot of stuff, like people were like, he’s too young, this and that. And, you know, I was like, I’m going to show people that I’m not too young, that I can do this, that kids can do this, strive for more, do everything you can do because you’re not promised tomorrow.”
The 19-year-old also shared his medical journey, revealing that he has undergone three brain surgeries in his young life. “Back in 2019, I think I had just come here and I was only a couple of months out of surgery. I had brain surgery, which causes the fluid in your brain that flows around. Mine wasn’t flowing because of my brain tumor blocking it and everything in my head was about to burst. Well, unfortunately, they had to do immediate brain surgery. And I had my first brain surgery. Unfortunately, the device that I have in my head only lasts five years. So I will be in brain surgery every five years. I am on my third brain surgery already. But thank God I’m still here.”
Ramos continued, “I just went through my last brain surgery, my third brain surgery a year ago. And, you know, it’s very scary because they tell you, you may not remember anything anymore when you come back because we don’t know what we’re hitting. I was blind the first time, actually. The first time they told me they were like, he may never be able to see again. And my mom didn’t tell me. She didn’t tell me what they had told her. And I could just feel my mom hugging me and I was crying with her. And I just told her, let’s just pray mom, let’s just pray. And so we kept praying. And two days later, I got my vision back. And the brain surgeons were like, you know, that’s a miracle because you should have been blind for the rest of your life.”
Ramos also shared his experience working with music legend Eliseo Robles on his latest single, “Mujer Paseada.” Tristan said, “He called me in the middle of the night. He’s like, you know, my gig got canceled. Would you like to record these songs this weekend? It was a great opportunity to be playing with somebody like Mr. Eliseo Robles, because that’s an idol of mine right there. He played for Ramon Ayala. He wrote a lot of music for him as well. He was the voice of Ramon Ayala. Well, I recorded ‘Mujer Paseada’ and I was really happy because I’ve listened to this music my whole life.”
The journey of Tristan Ramos is a testament to his resilience, faith, and passion for Tejano music. His story continues to inspire many, and his music remains a beacon of hope and joy for his fans.
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