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The countdown to the “Biggest Night in Tejano Music” is just days away as the 44th annual Tejano Music Awards are scheduled for this Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Boeing Center at Tech Port in San Antonio, Texas. The night will feature a special performance by Houston’s powerhouse Avizo, paying tribute to Tejano legends.
Avizo will honor legendary figures such as Jimmy Edward, Joe Bravo, Jimmy Gonzalez, Steve Jordan, Jessy Serrata, Alfonso Ramos, and Emilio Navaira with the “Desaparecidos Medley” from their latest album Amigos y Familia. The medley includes the songs “La Piris Wiris,” “La Tejanita,” “La Patita de Conejo,” “Un Cielo,” “Que Bonita Fuera,” “Quisiera,” and “Memories.”
Avizo bandleader Robert Dorantes shared with Tejano Nation, “It’s really a great honor. A lot of these guys, except for Steve Jordan, we knew them personally. To be able to do this, it’s such a blessing, and trying to keep their memory alive.” He added, “The medley that I put together, I wanted to do something, of course, for my father-in-law, Joe Bravo. A little tribute to him and some of the artists that I grew up with, artists that we backed up and like, well, we just wanted to do some of their bigger hits, but we just put them on together. So that’s ‘Desaparecidos Medley’.”
Avizo — Desaparecidos Medley
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Since 1980, the Tejano Music Awards, produced by the Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA), have been a cornerstone of Tejano culture. They honor the best artists in the industry and promote excellence in Tejano music. The nonprofit organization has been instrumental in keeping the spirit of Tejano music alive, transcending regional and cultural boundaries across the U.S. and internationally. The annual awards honor the artists and serve as a forum to raise awareness and appreciation for this unique genre that blends Mexican, Spanish, and American influences.
Other scheduled performers include Jay Perez, Stefani Montiel, Solido, Lucky Joe, David Marez, La Calma, Sunny Sauceda, Da Krazy Pimpz, and The Homeboyz. Top nominees include Stefani Montiel, Jay Perez, and Elida Reyna.
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Tickets for the 44th annual Tejano Music Awards are on sale now. For the latest information on the event, visit TejanoMusicAwards.com.
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