San Antonio, Texas — The Tejano Music Recording Academy will present Lifetime Achievement Awards to Dr. Patsy Torres and Ruben Ramos at La Cuarta Entrega de Los Premios Tejano Mundial 2024. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a musical artist who has made creative contributions of outstanding significance and impact over the whole of their career.
Dr. Patsy Torres has a career spanning over four decades. In the early 1980’s, she began her musical career as the trumpet player for Blue Harmony and shortly thereafter formed the Patsy Torres Band. She is recognized for revolutionizing her musical productions with dance performances and costume changes. These innovations and music releases earned her numerous awards. She has performed all over the world. She is a role model and advocate for education, health, and social justice. She also earned a Ph.D. in education and organizational leadership from the University of the Incarnate Word (San Antonio, TX). Today, Dr. Torres is a leading “edutainer,” owner of the non-profit, “Positive Force Tour Programs Inc.,” and an international Tejano recording artist.
Ruben Ramos now heads a family musical legacy that began over eighty (80) years ago. The Ramos musical legacy began in 1919 after World War I when his uncles began performing. In the mid-1950’s, the band became the Alfonso Ramos Orchestra for which Ruben played the drums into the 1960s. Ruben was also the vocalist and sang many of the English songs played. In 1969, Ruben joined his brother Roy and formed the next family legacy, The Mexican Revolution. While the band’s name changed to Texas Revolution and back to Mexican Revolution, Ruben has retained the nickname “El Gato Negro” over the years. A trademark he acquired based on his 1987 regional hit “El Gato Negro.” The legacy continues today with live performances by Ruben Ramos and the Mexican Revolution that includes a live horn section.
La Cuarta Entrega de Los Premios Tejano Mundial 2024 is set for Thursday February 8, 2024, at 7 pm at the San Antonio Shrine Auditorium located at 901 N Loop 1604 Acc Rd, San Antonio, Texas. The Red Carpet will commence at 5 pm. VIP and General Admission tickets are only available online at tejanomundial.com/tickets.
Tejano Mundial is an award presented by the Tejano Music Recording Academy, a non-profit organization, to recognize achievements in the Tejano Music Industry annually. PREMIOS TEJANO MUNDIAL is an Awards show created for Artists, Creators, and Fans. Tejano Music talent is showcased and awarded. Recognition is also given to the many forms of Tejano Music through the different “Song of the Year” genres. Educators and students are also recognized for their continued efforts to preserve the rich cultural heritage that is “Tejano Music.” Visit tejanomundial.com.
Tejano Music Recording Academy is a 501c (3) non-profit organization founded to preserve the music of the generations that came before and educate the next generations. “Tejano” music is rich in history as it is multi-cultural, multi-lingual, and expands across multiple musical forms. The Tejano Music Recording Academy shall also advocate for the advancement and growth of the Tejano music industry. All aspects of the industry shall be emphasized and recognized from those who create to the listeners of the creations. Recognition will be through the Premios Tejano Mundial held annually. Through education, evolution shall be ensured. Visit tejanomusicrecordingacademy.com.
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