Latin American Beauty Queen
Gringo Barrio
Performed By
Gringo Barrio
Album UPC
678572996221
CD Baby Track ID
12323410
Label
High Road Records
Released
2013-08-01
BPM
116
Rated
0
ISRC
USNJB1200029
Year
2013
Spotify Plays
58
Songtrust Track ID
83587
Writers
Writer
Richard Mason Miller
Songwriter ID
15218
PRO
ASCAP
Pub Co
High Road Records
Writer
Harry E Sames
Songwriter ID
15219
PRO
ASCAP
Pub Co
High Road Records
Writer
Michael T Jackson
Songwriter ID
15220
PRO
ASCAP
Pub Co
High Road Records
Composer
Harry E Sames, Michael T Jackson, Richard Mason Miller
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Publisher Admin
CD Baby Publishing
Rights Controlled
Master and Publishing
Rights
One-Stop: Master + 100% Publishing
Original/Cover/Public Domain
original
Country
United States - Texas
Description
The Sound of Texas, the Heart of the Border.
Eleven original songs that incorporate the sounds of Texas Country with a Latin twist.
Eleven original songs that incorporate the sounds of Texas Country with a Latin twist.
Notes
What is Gringo Barrio? First off, it is the name of a new band in Austin, Texas with roots in Laredo. Sparky Miller, Hank Sames, and Mike Jackson collaborated on the songs. We are trying to create a new genre of music that incorporates the sounds of Mexico with Texas folk-country music. The closest comparison might be Doug Sahm or the Texas Tornados; but not exactly. We are creating our own sound and telling stories of life growing up in Laredo, Texas in the 1960′s and 1970′s. We are gringos (sort of) who grew up in a predominately Mexican culture; lived and loved every minute of it. So I guess the real name of the band should be “Gringos del Barrio”, but it does not roll off of the tongue as nicely so we shortened it.
We have written eleven original songs about life on the Border. Each song tells a story or is about an experience we had. The title track, “Gringo Barrio”, is a song about our love for this place we call home. I still live in Laredo. Sparky is in San Antonio, and Mike is living in Austin where he is a professional musician. Each one of us would still call Laredo home; “Once you drink the water” and all that. The song describes the smells, the sounds, and the places that are iconic. It also reminds that the border is not for everyone. For those that do not like Mexican culture, food, and music, it might not be a good fit. The border has a vibrance that is palatable. The climate is hot and the people are friendly. Being a gringo on the border means you give up some cultural identity but you gain so much more. There is very little prejudice here. You are sized up by what kind of person you are. Culturally this place is neither the United States or Mexico. It is something in between and it makes for a very pleasing mix.
We have written eleven original songs about life on the Border. Each song tells a story or is about an experience we had. The title track, “Gringo Barrio”, is a song about our love for this place we call home. I still live in Laredo. Sparky is in San Antonio, and Mike is living in Austin where he is a professional musician. Each one of us would still call Laredo home; “Once you drink the water” and all that. The song describes the smells, the sounds, and the places that are iconic. It also reminds that the border is not for everyone. For those that do not like Mexican culture, food, and music, it might not be a good fit. The border has a vibrance that is palatable. The climate is hot and the people are friendly. Being a gringo on the border means you give up some cultural identity but you gain so much more. There is very little prejudice here. You are sized up by what kind of person you are. Culturally this place is neither the United States or Mexico. It is something in between and it makes for a very pleasing mix.
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