O.K. so I’m gonna be using this forum to put my two cents on music in Tejano Music la onda…old and new. Keep in mind, these are my own opinions. You may not agree, you don’t have to. So this weekend, i got Monica Castro’s latest single “Ven A Bailar”. This song has a kick from the very beginning. Honestly, this is a great song to play at a dance.
First thing i thought, “this song would definitely get people outta their seats and onto the dance floor.” It’s got a really great bajo sexto part and the accordion runs are great. It’s Tejano with a kind of Control-type kick. And Monica hits the nail on the head with her vocals. Slightly sensual, smooth, not strained. Since I consider myself a Tejano journalist and historian, I like catching glimpses of the veteran artists in the newer ones. I hear a lot of Elida Reyna in Monica’s style and voice, but don’t get me wrong, Monica is all her own. I completely think Monica’s going to have a great career if she keeps after it. There’s a whole bunch of talent in this young lady. In all, “Ven A Bailar” is a great song and i highly recommend it.�
