Lisa Morales & Los Texmaniacs
viernes, 29 de enero de 2027 · 8:00 p.m.
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Lisa Morales Lisa Morales is an Austin-based singer-songwriter whose music reflects a rich blend of Latin heritage and American roots. A former member of the acclaimed duo Sisters Morales, Lisa continues to honor her cultural legacy through emotionally resonant songs performed in English, Spanish, and Spanglish. With a sound that transcends genres— from folk and rock to Americana and traditional Mexican—her solo work, including the albums Luna Negra, She Ought to Be King, and Sonora, has earned praise for its authenticity, poetic lyrics, and powerful vocals. A cousin of Linda Ronstadt and a torchbearer for family harmonies, Morales brings a legacy of resilience and artistic depth to the modern music scene. Lisa Morales is a genre-defying singer-songwriter whose artistry bridges borders, languages, and generations. Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Morales was steeped in traditional Mexican music from an early age—a cultural influence that continues to shape her sound. With music running deep in her bloodline (she’s a cousin of pop icon Linda Ronstadt), Lisa rose to prominence as one half of the critically acclaimed duo Sisters Morales, alongside her sister and lifelong musical partner, Roberta. Together, they released six albums that fused Latin rhythms, Americana soul, and poetic lyricism until Roberta’s passing in 2021. Now based in Austin, Texas, Morales continues to evolve as a solo artist, crafting songs that reflect her bicultural identity and lived experiences. Whether she’s singing in English, Spanish, or a seamless blend of both—as she does throughout her solo records like Luna Negra and the Daughter of the Sun, She Ought to Be King, and her most recent project Sonora—her voice carries a singular emotional resonance that connects deeply with audiences. Critics have praised her as “one of the most multifaceted artists to watch” (Rolling Stone), and her music has been described as “an eruption… a total purge” (Magnet Magazine), balancing moments of grief, resilience, celebration, and healing. Sonora, in particular, serves as both a tribute and a reinvention—honoring the memories of her sister while stepping boldly into new creative terrain. The album features collaborations with a wide array of celebrated artists, including, JoJo Garza (Los Lonely Boys), Kesley Wilson(Sir Woman) and Tish Hinojosa, as well as a poignant posthumous co-write with Roberta. Morales also welcomed her son, Thomas Spencer, into the recording process—bringing a fresh generation of family harmonies into her work. With her trademark blend of vulnerability and strength, Lisa Morales stands as a voice for multicultural expression, female empowerment, and the healing power of song. Her live performances, often met with standing ovations, are a testament to her authenticity, her heritage, and her enduring creative fire. -- Los Texmaniacs Max Baca and Los Texmaniacs are the Past, Present, And Future of Conjunto Music. Conjunto music may be a familiar sound to residents of Texas, but its worldwide appeal can be surprising. Combine a hefty helping of Tex-Mex conjunto, simmer with several parts Texas rock, and add a daring dash of well-cured blues and R&B riffs, and you’ve cooked up the tasty Grammy-winning Los Texmaniacs groove. Max Baca is a legend on the bajo sexto, a twelve-string guitar-like instrument, and his nephew, Josh Baca, is fast attaining legendary status on the accordion, with those two instruments creating the core of the lively conjunto sound. Los Texmaniacs are the new worldwide kings of Texas Roots music, feeding the masses with only the best in musical fare, cooked up from a wide-ranging experience touring and recording with Flaco Jimenez of Texas Tornados fame, Los Super Seven, and even the Rolling Stones. While Max Baca has participated in eleven Grammy-winning projects, the band themselves won their first Grammy in 2010 and a nomination for their last Smithsonian Folkways recording in 2019, Borders y Bailes - featuring Lyle Lovett and Rick Trevino. Their newest release, Corazones and Canciones, is a 15-song collection of generation-spanning Mexican-American classics from all over the US (Los Canciones), the album celebrates the love, joy, and the ineffable feeling that music can evoke, while simultaneously shining a light on the importance of Mexican-American music within the overall American Roots tradition. This music makes clear that Mexican-American music is American music with life-affirming energy and passion. Ranging in sound from dancehall and conjunto polka-beats to romantic Tejano guitar (all accented by La Marisoul’s booming, soulful vocals, and Los Texmaniacs’ exuberant playing), each song was chosen for its heart, emotional potential, and ability to connect people across age, place, and time (Los Corazones). Whether playing an intimate house concert or as an acoustic trio to rocking stage/theater/street dances the band always entertains and educates. This music is not a dusty museum relic, but a vital heartbeat for a group of folks who genuinely have one foot on either side of the border and live a daily code-switching identity.
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