Courtesy of OTM Magazine x RYM
Los Angeles, CA — Internationally acclaimed musician Percy Cardona has revealed his plans for a musical renaissance that will redefine his boundaries, while giving his fans what they have been begging for, according to a in-depth one-to-one interview with OTM Magazine in collaboration with RYM. This visionary artist, known for his innovative and original sound, is set to captivate audiences with his unwavering passion
After a hiatus from his solo career, Cardona is making a triumphant return, driven by the overwhelming demand from his dedicated fan base. Despite years of touring with renowned artists like, Sting and The Mavericks, his debut album has garnered a cult following, proving his enduring appeal. Cardona’s unique approach to building a fan base, without actively touring for himself, has been instrumental in his global success.
Cardona’s musical journey is far from conventional. A fourth generation musician, he discovered his true passion for the accordion after a brief stint as a drummer in a rock group. His early days were marked by a refusal to conform to traditional accordion styles, laying the foundation for his distinctive sound and ability to transcend genre boundaries.
— Percy Cardona, OTM Magazine x RYM
Excerpt from the article: Oftentimes for musicians/producers/soloists/etc., you’re either one or the other. You don’t get to be both, and it sucks, correct? So the fact that you are doing that, and we have been seeing quite a few Latin American artists entering the country scene in a way that we’ve never expected before, and you want to enter that scene in full force, not just as a world-renowned accordionist and musician as well as a producer, but even more so now as a soloist, as a solo act, a solo brand, but at the same time be able to keep that Latin side too. So what would you say is your reasoning for that?
A. I can tell you exactly why. When I was younger, Emilio Navaira was the King of Tejano Music. At the height of his stardom, he recorded a country record. I remember wondering if he was ‘leaving Tejano for good?’ I remember being disheartened by that thought. Ultimately, that wasn’t the case, but as a fan, I just didn’t know. Now that I’m in a similar position, I want to make it clear to everyone that I’m not leaving one genre for another. As for the multiple hats I wear in my productions, many artists can do that. I’m open to working with other producers and such, but at this moment in time, I find it fulfilling to utilize everything I’ve learned in my solo project.