La Americana, by Leti Garza

La Americana

by Leti Garza

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A little known secret. Leticia Rodriguez, Leticia Rodriguez Garza and
Leti Garza are one and the same! This was her first album! Check out the interview by "The World."

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1.	Tenías Que Ser Tú 03:09	buy track
2.	Milonga Sentimental 04:16	buy track
3.	Incertidumbre 03:24	buy track
4.	Un Rato Nomas 02:29	buy track
5.	A Los Cuatros Vientos 04:14	buy track
6.	La Cumbancha 03:24	buy track
7.	Celosa 02:59	buy track
8.	Menealo 06:00	buy track
9.	Estoy Como Nunca 04:20	buy track
10.	Volver 03:24	buy track
11.	Usted Abuso 04:38	buy track

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A Niece's Song Tribute to Her Aunt, the Late Eva Garza (PRI's The World, interview with Lisa Mullins)

The late Eva Garza was a Texas-born singer and a huge star in Mexico from the 1940s through the 1960s. Here in the United States, Eva Garza is remembered as one of the first Latina crossover artists for the Decca Records label. But that was decades ago. Today, Eva Garza's music is largely forgotten. But her niece wants to change that. Leticia Rodriguez pays homage to her Aunt on the album "La Americana." The CD includes covers of many of the songs first made famous by her Aunt Eva. Leticia Rodriguez doesn't really remember her aunt, but she certainly knows her through the music. Rodriguez says, "my mother played her LPs constantly. They were obviously her favorite. And I can still see my mother dancing with my father in the den and crying, laughing, and telling me stories about Eva." Eva Garza died in 1966. She was in her 40s and is buried in Mexico City.

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released August 31, 2012

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Leti Garza Austin, Texas

Leti Garza connects the world through music. Her repertoire ranges from Fania classics, to originals. She also continues her family’s tradition of musicianship. With her repertoire, she fuses; Afro-Caribbean rhythms and American pop, traditional son and Latin jazz. With unforgettable voice and lyrics, you will be left with a longing for more. ... more

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