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The music of Mexico is diverse and features a wide range of different musical styles influenced by a variety of cultures, most notably Amerindian and European. Many traditional Mexican songs are well-known worldwide, although their origin in Mexico is not clear to the non-Mexican listener; "Cielito Lindo”, “La Bamba”, and many more are part of the Mexican culture.
Musical forms include: canción ranchera, corrido, son huasteco, son jarocho,polka, redova, son calentano, son istmeño, son planeco, bolero ranchero, danzón, marcha, canción cardenche
Ranchera was originally played only with voice and guitar, now it is also is interpreted by mariachi bands, banda, conjunto norteño and duets.
Mexican son first appeared in the 17th century and is a fusion of indigenous, Spanish and African traditions, much like Cuban son. But in Mexico, the music exhibited lots of variation from region to region, both in rhythm and instrumentation. Some of these regional sones include son jarocho from the area around Vera Cruz, son jaliscenses from Jalisco, son huasteco, son calentano, son michoacano, etc.
Xocoyotzin Herrera is an ethnomusicologist who specializes in traditional Mexican music and teaches in the Department of Chicano Studies at California State University Northridge. He is a multi-instrumentalist who has recorded and performed nationally and internationally with renowned groups such as Conjunto Hueyapan, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano and Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez. Other credits include recordings for Walt Disney Records and Grammy-Award winning Mexican rock band Jaguares. As a composer for Indart Music Publishing, his work has been featured in films and television programs such as Akeelah and the Bee, Little Miss Sunshine, The Shield, Resurrection Blvd., Malcolm in the Middle, Veronica Mars, The Unit and many others. He's the real deal.
Ixya Herrera (pronounced ee-shaw) was born in Oxnard, California. Her name is a Mayan word meaning female bird, an auspicious epithet for this young lady who turned out to be a true songbird with amazing vocal purity and power. The youngest of five children, Ixya grew up in a musical family equally conversant with classical, blues, rock, and Mexican music.
Her home experience and rigorous voice training from master teachers such as Michael Bondon, Nolan Van Way, Mario Llano Talavera, and Seth Riggs ("voice coach to the stars") have prepared Ixya to sing in a variety of styles with astounding ease and authenticity.
Ixya Herrera made her stage debut at age 12 at the Tucson International Mariachi Conference singing duos with her idol Linda Ronstadt. Ixya was later invited by Ms. Ronstadt to do a number of guest appearances with her in the "Fiesta Mexicana Tour".
Other Credits include performances at the Conservatory of Music at the University of Missouri in Kansas City, Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Denver, The John Anson Ford Theatre in Hollywood, the Teatro de la Cuidad de la Paz in La Paz, Baja California, the Orange County Center for the Performing Arts, Televisa Foro 2 in Mexico City, Convento del Carmen in Mexico City (Recital for Televisa), UCLA's Royce Hall, the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, the Tucson International Mariachi Conference (alongside Lola Beltran), the Las Cruces International mariachi Conference (also with Lola Beltran), and the Los Angeles California Plaza.
"This classy Oxnard, California siren displays astonishing power, range, and graceful maturity..."; Entertainment weekly: "...blazing...vocal and inspirational diversity...her voice soars and dives...an ability to tell a story with authenticity as well as an alluring purr..."; The L.A. Times: "...singing prodigy...remarkable strength and clarity..."; The Tucson Citizen: "...an elegant singer with...flawless intonation..."; Latin Style Magazine: "She is nothing short of prodigious. "
Adela MArquez
Mexican Singer, Songwriter, Choir Director.
Adela moved to the United States in 1974 from her native Zacatecas, Mexico.
Her singing career started in High School participating on talent shows at the age of 16.
At the age of 18 she performed at the legendary “Million Dollar Theatre” downtown Los Angeles, she toured several cities in California.
She has been writing songs since the age of 14.
For the past 12 years every Sunday, Adela has directed the Spanish Choir at St. Francis of Assisi in Los Angeles.
In 2008 Adela performed at Hollywood Forever for the “Day of the Dead” event.
ALBUM CREDITS:
1. Ixya Herrera - Cielito Lindo (Traditional) 02:55
Arrangement: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Harp: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Violins: Ernesto Molina
Guitars: Danny Osuna
2. Xocoyotzin Herrera - El Mago Cardona (X.Herrera) 03:53
Arrangement: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Guitars and Bass: Antonio Melo Reyes
Additional Guitars: Danny Osuna
3. Ismael Gallegos - Mi Tierra (S. Traina, D.Osuna) 03:11
Arrangement: Danny Osuna
Guitars, Programming and Synths: Danny Osuna
4. Ixya Herrera and Adela Marquez - La Barca De Oro (Traditional) 03:42
Arrangement: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Harp, Harmonica: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Guitarron, Violins: Ernesto Molina
5. Elio Armas - El Chupe (X.Herrera) 02:30
Arrangement: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Viguela, Guitar: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Guitarron, Violins: Ernesto Molina
Trumpet: Elio Armas
Accordion, Bass, Bajo Sexto, Vocals: Horlando Pacheco
6. Ixya Herrera - Marchita El Alma (A.Zuñiga) P.D. 03:35
Arrangement: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Piano: Armando A. Corral
Guitarron, Violins: Ernesto Molina
7. Xocoyotzin Herrera - La Bamba (Traditional) 02:41
Arrangement: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Harp: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Violins: Ernesto Molina
Electric Guitars: Danny Osuna
Background Vocals: Juan Del Castillo, Xocoyotzin Herrera
8. Ixya Herrera and Xocoyotzin Herrera - Cancion Villista (X.Herrera) 02:52
Arrangement: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Harp: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Guitarron, Violins: Ernesto Molina
9. Ixya Herrera - Yo Te He De Amar (X.Herrera) 03:18
Arrangement: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Harp, Harmonica: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Guitarron, Violins: Ernesto Molina
10. Xocoyotzin Herrera - Esperanza (D.Indart, M.A.Escandon) 03:54
Arrangement: Daniel Indart
Harp: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Guitar: Joe Peña
Bass: Lorenzo Chavez Martinez
11. Ixya Herrera and Adela Marquez - La Despedida (M.Torres) P.D. 02:32
Arrangement: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Harp: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Guitarron, Violins: Ernesto Molina
12. Xocoyotzin Herrera - Valentin de la Sierra (Traditional) 03:47
Arrangement: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Harp, Harmonica: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Guitarron, Violins: Ernesto Molina
13. Ixya Herrera - Ya Se Va La Embarcación (Traditional) 02:10
Arrangement: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Harp, Harmonica: Xocoyotzin Herrera
Guitarron, Violins: Ernesto Molina
Produced by Daniel Indart
Executive Producer: Sara Traina
Engineered and mixed by Daniel Indart and Danny Osuna, Indart Studios, Tarzana, California
Cover Art by Aristides Hernandez “Ares”. Graphics: Hugo Garcia.
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