Frijoles Romanticos, a primarily Latin-themed band, which originated in McAllen, Texas

Texas

Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...

, blends rock, cumbia

Cumbia

Cumbia is a music genre popular across Latin America. The cumbia originated in the Caribbean coast of Colombia, where it is associated with an eponymous dance and has since spread as far as Mexico and Argentina...

, Latin Funk, and ballad styles.

Members

Band members include Turi Alviar, Eddie Gonzalez, Noel Hernandez, Epi Martinez, Lucky Joe Paredes, and Aldo Solis.

Awards

In 2004, the Frijoles Romanticos, were nominated for Best Tejano Album of the 46th Annual Grammy Awards. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/awards_festivals/grammys/nominations/2004-2.jsp

Epi Martinez of the Frijoles Romanticos won the 2007 Tejano Music Award

Tejano Music Awards

The Tejano Music Awards had been launched in 1980 by former art teacher and music veteran Rudy Trevino and the leader of the Latin Breed Band, Gilbert Escobedo. Only 1,500 fans turned out for the first Tejano Music Awards. Over the years, San Antonio evolved into the Nashville of Tejano music...

for Percussion. http://www.tejanomusicawards.com/industryawards.html

External links

• Frijoles Romanticos Official Web Site