Los Gran Reyes, Los Juanos, and Ceci Ceci
Deep Ellum Art Company Presents: Los Gran Reyes, Los Juanos, and Ceci Ceci
Los Gran Reyes
“Los Gran Reyes” is a seismic force of Cumbia magic that will shake your soul, ignite your spirit and immerse you in irresistible rhythms to get your body moving! Led by Agustin Granados Jr. (AG), this powerhouse ensemble founded in Dallas, TX boasts an impressive lineup of eight incredible musicians with sounds of the accordion/keytar, drums, güira, trumpets, guitars, conga drums, and electric bass for a unique blend of cumbia style. They draw inspiration from Cumbia Lagunera, Colombian Cumbia, Argentine Cumbia, and even electronic music, creating a captivating musical mosaic. Members: Agustin Granados Jr – Accordion/Keytar Christian Granados – Drums/Percussion Gabriel Castañeda – Trombone Ran Marquez – Güira Sarah Sandoval – Trumpet Gloria Abrego – Trumpet Agustin Granados – Congas
Los Juanos
Los Juanos are carving an unprecedented path with their Indie/Alternative-Regional Mexican. Liberally interweaving Conjunto, Corrido, and Cumbia Norteña with elements of Dream Pop, Psychedelic, Punk, Hip-Hop and more, Los Juanos echo the pioneers of the Tejano movement, characterized by an unfiltered creativity and an even more daring disregard for the cultural barriers that cut through la frontera, algo ni de aquí, ni de allá. the band consistently finds themselves sharing tickets with artists of all styles and genres, nonetheless Los Juanos have captivated these diverse audiences with their truly one of a kind sound and explosive stage presence. While their sound may share roots with Latin Indie and Bedroom Pop acts or the modern Corrido and Sireño movements, Los Juanos’ home of San Antonio, Texas has given them a wholly distinct and culturally important identity, a sound primed to be heard on a broader scale.
Ceci Ceci:
Ceci Callejas, better known as Ceci Ceci, is a talented singer-songwriter and guitarist with a Nicaraguan-Ecuadorian background currently based in Dallas, Texas. Her music is a unique blend of genres that reflects her multicultural upbringing and diverse influences, including icons like Julieta Venegas, Jorge Drexler, and Stevie Wonder. With a modern take on Son Cubano, reggae and ska, Ceci Ceci's music is a fresh and dynamic addition to the Latin indie scene. Her lyrics are a personal reflection of her life experiences, including her journey as a migrant, her Nicaraguan hometown, and her cultural identity. As noted in a Dallas Observer article, "Her words will soon touch on her queer identity," adding another dimension to her already powerful storytelling
Deep Ellum Art Company
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