Countdown to the 18th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards with Jessica Maldonado

Episode 6: Banda el Recodo and Huracanes del Norte: Two nominees that have survived the test of time.

The biggest night of music has finally arrived and we conclude this special series, Countdown to the Latin GRAMMY Awards with two of the most successful musical groups that have endured the test of time. Banda el Recodo de Don Cruz Lizarraga have won 9 Latin GRAMMYs and today are nominated for two more. Listen in to Joel Lizarraga as he talks about a special gift they are preparing for their fans to celebrate their 80th anniversary.  Los Huracanes del Norte have been performing and touring for over 45 years. They are nominated for Best Norteño Album. Lupe Garcia talks about his family and their love of music as well as their humble beginnings when they worked in the fields by day and by night performed in the Cantinas. What’s the secret to their success and longevity? Join Jessica as she concludes this series with two of the most successful musical groups that have left an indelible mark in the music industry.  If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating and review. We would love for you to subscribe. Click here to Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1311602055 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Icy6g7ynreayeda3swgxp46ghs4?t=Countdown_to_the_18th_Annual_Latin_GRAMMY_Awards_with_Jessica_Maldonado iHeart Radio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/267-Countdown-to-the-18th-Annu-28638683 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e6u9uJnXfOyzpJyzJkkVt Producers: Isis Sauceda Sound Engineer: Diego Cuevas Sound Engineer: Cesar Haliwa

Episode 5: Two generations of Mexican Regional artists, El Chapo de Sinaoloa and Leonardo Aguilar

As the 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards approaches we continue our countdown of the awards gala. Jessica Maldonado talks to the nominees of the two generations of Mexican regional music; El Chapo de Sinaloa and Leonardo Aguilar. Nominated for Best Banda Album, El Chapo admits to being a romantic at heart and passionate about the Mexican regional-music. He candidly expresses his opinion of the new generation of musicians and the style of music being performed today. Leonardo Aguilar, is one of those new artists. Born into music royalty as a descendant of the Aguilar dynasty, he represents the new face of the Mexican regional genre and is nominated this year for Best Regional Song as well as Best Norteño Album. The young performer opens up to Jessica about the demanding road he has chosen following in his father’s footsteps. As he done it for love of family or for love of music?   If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating and review. We would love for you to subscribe. Producers: Isis Sauceda Sound Engineer: Diego Cuevas Sound Engineer: Cesar Haliwa Click here to Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1311602055 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Icy6g7ynreayeda3swgxp46ghs4?t=Countdown_to_the_18th_Annual_Latin_GRAMMY_Awards_with_Jessica_Maldonado iHeart Radio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/267-Countdown-to-the-18th-Annu-28638683 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e6u9uJnXfOyzpJyzJkkVt

Episode 4: The amazing stories of success of Latin GRAMMY nominee Erika Ender and Christian Nodal

“Despacito” has been the hit song of the year breaking all records. Today the singer and songwriter behind the hit, Erika Ender is nominated for Song of the Year. Get to know the story behind the making of “Despacito” and how the stars were aligned like never before in Erika’s 25 year career.  Jessica’s second guest has come on to the Mexican regional music scene by storm. The 18 year old Christian Nodal sits down with Jessica and talks to her about his career his fans and his dream to eventually win a Latin Grammy of his own. Sit back and enjoy these two amazing stories of success. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating and review. We would love for you to subscribe. Producers: Isis Sauceda Sound Engineer: Diego Cuevas Sound Engineer: Cesar Haliwa Click here to Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1311602055 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Icy6g7ynreayeda3swgxp46ghs4?t=Countdown_to_the_18th_Annual_Latin_GRAMMY_Awards_with_Jessica_Maldonado iHeart Radio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/267-Countdown-to-the-18th-Annu-28638683 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0e6u9uJnXfOyzpJyzJkkVt

Episode 3: We get up close and personal with Jessy & Joy and Lorenzo Mendez from La Original Banda Limon

We continue our countdown to the 18th Latin GRAMMY Awards and this time Jessica sits down to talk with the talented duo Jessy and Joy as well as Lorenzo Mendez from La Original Banda Limon. Both are past winners of multiple Latin GRAMMY Awards. Get to know these award-winning artists as they talk about their career and their music. If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating and review. We would love for you to subscribe. Producers: Isis Sauceda Sound Engineer: Diego Cuevas Sound Engineer: Cesar Haliwa Click here to Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1311602055 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Icy6g7ynreayeda3swgxp46ghs4?t=Countdown_to_the_18th_Annual_Latin_GRAMMY_Awards_with_Jessica_Maldonado iHeart Radio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/267-Countdown-to-the-18th-Annu-28638683

Episode 2: We get up close and personal with Sofia Reyes and Banda MS

As we countdown to the 18th Latin Grammy Awards, Jessica talks with Sofia Reyes nominated for Best New Artist and the popular regional Mexican group Banda MS. The multifaceted musician Sofia Reyes talks about her music, her career as well as her nomination. What will she wear to walk the red carpet? While the extremely popular Banda MS who have over 12 million social followers have yet to receive a nomination. What do they have to say and how do they feel about it. We invite you to join Jessica and get to know two of the hottest and popular artists making wave in the music scene today.  If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to Apple Podcasts and kindly leave us a rating and review. We would love for you to subscribe. Producers: Isis Sauceda Sound Engineer: Diego Cuevas Sound Engineer: Cesar Haliwa Click here to Subscribe on: Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/id1311602055 Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/m/Icy6g7ynreayeda3swgxp46ghs4?t=Countdown_to_the_18th_Annual_Latin_GRAMMY_Awards_with_Jessica_Maldonado iHeart Radio App: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/267-Countdown-to-the-18th-Annu-28638683