Pedro Fernandez, Selena, Carlos Santana, MANA, Roger & Zapp, The Gap Band, Shakira, Juanes, Michelle Branch, Gavin DeGraw, Rick James, Boyz II Men, Mariah Carey, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Lucero, Ray Charles, Juan Gabriel, JT, Robin Thicke, musicians/teachers/directors I've met through Mariachi: Ricardo Mata, Heriberto Molina, Jose Hernandez..(thanks to him I got those Guitar Lessons at what they call the Mariachi equivalent of the Mickey Mouse Club), my INCREDIBLY supportive/loving family there's a picture of my Number 1 fans on my page (My nephews and my niece) and of course people who support and are inspired by the music I sing, write, and play.. I guess you can call them.. MY FANS! Wuu Wuu! haha
I was born and raised in a city not too far away from Los Angeles on August 21st, 1987. My parents, on the other hand, come from Mexico. They were both born in cities just by the border.
I first started singing professionally at the age of 9, but before that I would have nightly performances in my oldest sister's room. Singing along to tracks by Lucero and Pedro Fernandez, both famous Mariachi singers. I found out about a talent show that was going to be held at my school and immediately told my sister about it. She asked me if I was positive about doing it and I definitely thought I was. So we began practicing for the big day and we didn't let ANYONE hear me sing throughout that time besides my sister. My parents, my other sister, and the rest of my family were completely unaware of my ability to sing at the time. So, the day of the talent show finally came and not that I remember well but I could imagine I was nervous to be performing in front of a LIVE audience for the first time in my life. So I got up on that stage and gave MY ALL into my performance, by doing that I took home 1st place. That was one out of over 6 talent shows in which I took home 1st place. The day after my first talent show and debut to the world, my parents signed me up for voice lessons. I was enrolled in them 8 years following that.
When I was 10 I begged my parents to sign me up for guitar lessons and that brought on a whole other world to me. I caught on quite well, according to my teacher I was a fast learner. It was only because I was so dedicated to moving forward and so in love with Mariachi music. Mariachi music is what started it all for me and is what I continue to play today. I was a guitarist and singer in a Mariachi from Los Angeles by the name of "Mariachi Juvenil Voz de America" for 6 years. With them I performed at shows such as "Fiesta Broadway" and we toured for 2 weeks in Guadalajara, Mexico in September 2003. In 2006, I became a member of the senior group, “Mariachi Voz de America”. I have loved performing and playing with these groups, but I would love even more to be on my own as a solo artist. It's what I've been wanting to do since that first Talent Show. Before I used to think my first album would be a Mariachi album. Now that I've actually written and composed songs, I've realized that my style in music is somewhere along the lines of soft rock, and at times can be R&B. Although that is what I consider my style, I would love to do a Mariachi album somewhere along my career.
I've been on a long journey to reaching my dream, and I know there's still a long road ahead of me. I thank God for the support of my family and friends that surround me with their overwhelming love and support. I pray for guidance in this dream, because I know in order to achieve my goals I have to have God on my side, to give me strength and guidance. I have many people that I am forever grateful for, for inspiring me to do what I love. Who knows what the future may hold for me, but with whatever may come- I am prepared to give my all to fulfill my dream.
"Music, being the finest of arts, helps the soul to rise above differences. It unites souls, because even words are not necessary. Music stands beyond words." (The Science and Art of Hindu Music).
I loved your Xmas Special On USTREAM! and like i said I can't wait to buy many copies of your cd yay for 2010! it's gonna be a great year for you! and i'm wishing you the best of luck!
Con todo mi cariño,quiero desearte una Feliz Navidad y un Prospero Año Nuevo.Que a todos nos llegue lleno de Amor,Paz y mucha Felicidad.De todo corazon,tu amiga Chufi.
ur-welcome! oh i c yeah i did i have to hear it again cause my family had the tv to loud to hear it but what i heard it was really nice.. thanx same to u que te lo pases bien esta navidad con toda tu familia.. i sure well.. have a good day! are u online?
that was funny when santa came in and was destroying the stage.. lol u made my day thanx for the video that was really nice of u your music relaxes me and makes me feel calm.. have a good day! god bless!
oh well i accidently deleted the msg and didn't get to read what u wrote me.. bummers.. thanx i'll check it out right now.. feliz navidad to u too & your family god bless!
hi raymundo nomas pasava a saludar y a preguntar si tanbien vas a sacar un cover de el new sencillo de nelly furtado el q se llama mas bueno adios cuidate.
HEY! DID U SEND ME A STATUS COMMENT? HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD CONCERT YESTERDAY SUX I COULDN'T C IT CAUSE I HAD SOME FAMILY PROBLEM BUT I HOPE U HAD A WONDERFUL TIME.. TAKE CARE, GOD BLESS!
HI HOW'S IT GOIN? HOPE ALL IS WELL BY U....PASSIN BY WISHIN U A BLESSED,JOYOUS,BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS & A FABULOUS NEW YEAR "2010" WITH ALL UR LOVED ONES ENJOY SWEETY MUCH LOVE UR BUDDYGIRL ~*~ZAIDA AKA INDIA~*~ XOXOXO
