Rojo (band)
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Rojo is a Christian rock
band from Mexico
. The band was formed in 2000 by bassist
Emmanuel Espinosa
, with their eponymous debut album
released in 2001.
, Emmanuel Espinosa
and Rubén González thought about starting their own band. By the end of the century, they recruited guitarist Oswaldo Burruel as they started to shape up a band. Finally, joined by Annette Moreno, the band Rojo was officially formed in 2000. Rojo debuted in Los Angeles, California
during a Youth Congress led by Luis Enrique Espinosa, brother of Emmanuel.
In 2001 they released their eponymous debut album
and started touring through Latin America
, United States
, Spain
, and Japan
. During this time, lead singer Annette Moreno, decided to start a solo career and left the band. She was replaced with Emmanuel's wife, Linda. After almost two years of touring, the band released their second album, titled 24/7
in 2003, which featured songwriting collaborations by Juan Salinas and Jesús Adrián Romero
.
They followed it in 2004 with Día de Independencia
. In the end of 2005, the band released their first DVD titled Pasaporte, which was followed by a compilation titled Edición Especial
. The latter featured live performances, remixes
, and two new songs. They also released an EP
titled Navidad
in the winter of 2006. They also released another live DVD titled Rojo en Vivo, recorded live during a concert in Buenos Aires
, Argentina
.
In May 2007, the band released their fourth studio album titled Con el Corazón en la Mano. They followed it with a remix album titled Remixes y Más and their third DVD titled Con el Corazón Tour.
In 2009, the band released their latest studio album titled Apasionado Por Tí
.
. In 2010, they were nominated for the first time to a GMA Dove Award.
| 2003 || 24/7
|| Teen/Youth Album of the Year ||
| 2003 || Themselves || Christian Music Award ||
| rowspan="2" | 2004 || rowspan="2" | 24/7
|| Best Album of the Year ||
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| Best Pop/Rock Album of the Year ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2007 || "Solo Tú" || Best Song of the Year ||
|-
| Con el Corazón en la Mano || Best Group/Duo Album of the Year ||
|-
| 2008 || Remixes y Más || Best Group/Duo Album of the Year ||
|-
| 2009 || Apasionado Por Tí
|| Best Album of the Year ||
| 2004
|| 24/7
|| Best Christian Album ||
|-
| 2005
|| Día de Independencia
|| Best Christian Album ||
|-
| 2007
|| Con el Corazón en la Mano || Best Christian Album ||
| 2005 || Día de Independencia
|| Best International Album ||
| 2010
|| Apasionado Por Tí
|| Spanish Language Album of the Year ||
Christian rock
Christian rock is a form of rock music played by individuals and bands whose members are Christians and who often focus the lyrics on matters concerned with the Christian faith. The extent to which their lyrics are explicitly Christian varies between bands...
band from Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
. The band was formed in 2000 by bassist
Bassist
A bass player, or bassist is a musician who plays a bass instrument such as a double bass, bass guitar, keyboard bass or a low brass instrument such as a tuba or sousaphone. Different musical genres tend to be associated with one or more of these instruments...
Emmanuel Espinosa
Emmanuel Espinosa
Emmanuel Espinosa is a Christian musician, singer, producer, and songwriter from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. He is the founder and bassist of Christian rock band Rojo, along with his wife Linda .-Biography:...
, with their eponymous debut album
Rojo (album)
Rojo is the eponymous debut album from the band of the same name. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on June 15, 2001 by Reyvol Records...
released in 2001.
Band history
Since their youth in the early 90s90s
-Significant people:* Titus Flavius Domitianus, Roman Emperor * Nerva, Roman Emperor...
, Emmanuel Espinosa
Emmanuel Espinosa
Emmanuel Espinosa is a Christian musician, singer, producer, and songwriter from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. He is the founder and bassist of Christian rock band Rojo, along with his wife Linda .-Biography:...
and Rubén González thought about starting their own band. By the end of the century, they recruited guitarist Oswaldo Burruel as they started to shape up a band. Finally, joined by Annette Moreno, the band Rojo was officially formed in 2000. Rojo debuted in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
during a Youth Congress led by Luis Enrique Espinosa, brother of Emmanuel.
In 2001 they released their eponymous debut album
Rojo (album)
Rojo is the eponymous debut album from the band of the same name. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on June 15, 2001 by Reyvol Records...
and started touring through Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
, and Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. During this time, lead singer Annette Moreno, decided to start a solo career and left the band. She was replaced with Emmanuel's wife, Linda. After almost two years of touring, the band released their second album, titled 24/7
24/7 (Rojo album)
-Band members:* Ruben C. Gonzalez – Drums* Linda Espinosa – Composer, vocals, group members* Oswaldo Burruel – Arranger, composer, recording, guitars...
in 2003, which featured songwriting collaborations by Juan Salinas and Jesús Adrián Romero
Jesus Adrian Romero
Jesus Adrian Romero is a Mexican author, Christian music singer, composer and pastor from Hermosillo, Sonora in Mexico.- Biography :Jesús Adrián Romero was born in Hermosillo, Sonora, México...
.
They followed it in 2004 with Día de Independencia
Día de Independencia
Día de Independencia is the third studio album from Mexican Christian rock band Rojo. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on October 2004. The recording was led by engineers J.R. McNeely, Orlando Rodríguez and Benny Faccone.-Track listing:# "OK"# "Creo"# "Gracias"#...
. In the end of 2005, the band released their first DVD titled Pasaporte, which was followed by a compilation titled Edición Especial
Rojo: Edición Especial
Rojo: Edición Especial is a live and compilation album from Mexican Christian rock band Rojo. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on February 20, 2006...
. The latter featured live performances, remixes
RemixeS
RemixeS is a compilation of French singer Mylène Farmer's singles by various famous DJ's, including JXL, Felix Da Housecat and Paul Oakenfold.-Brackground, writing and release:...
, and two new songs. They also released an EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
titled Navidad
Navidad (EP)
Navidad is a holiday EP from Mexican Christian rock band Rojo. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on November 17, 2006...
in the winter of 2006. They also released another live DVD titled Rojo en Vivo, recorded live during a concert in Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is the capital and largest city of Argentina, and the second-largest metropolitan area in South America, after São Paulo. It is located on the western shore of the estuary of the Río de la Plata, on the southeastern coast of the South American continent...
, Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
.
In May 2007, the band released their fourth studio album titled Con el Corazón en la Mano. They followed it with a remix album titled Remixes y Más and their third DVD titled Con el Corazón Tour.
In 2009, the band released their latest studio album titled Apasionado Por Tí
Apasionado Por Tí
Apasionado Por Tí is the fifth studio album from Mexican Christian rock band Rojo. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on March 3, 2009.-Track listing:# "Intro - He Decidido" - 0:55# "Siguiédote Los Pasos" - 3:00...
.
Current members
- Emmanuel EspinosaEmmanuel EspinosaEmmanuel Espinosa is a Christian musician, singer, producer, and songwriter from Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. He is the founder and bassist of Christian rock band Rojo, along with his wife Linda .-Biography:...
- bass, vocals - Linda Moreno - lead vocals
- Oswaldo Burruel - guitars
- Rubén González - drums
Former members
- Anette Moreno - lead vocals (2000–2002)
- Edith Sánchez - lead vocals, synthesizer (2002–2006)
Discography
- RojoRojo (album)Rojo is the eponymous debut album from the band of the same name. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on June 15, 2001 by Reyvol Records...
(2001), certified Gold in 2003 - 24/724/7 (Rojo album)-Band members:* Ruben C. Gonzalez – Drums* Linda Espinosa – Composer, vocals, group members* Oswaldo Burruel – Arranger, composer, recording, guitars...
(2003), certified Gold in 2004 - Día de IndependenciaDía de IndependenciaDía de Independencia is the third studio album from Mexican Christian rock band Rojo. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on October 2004. The recording was led by engineers J.R. McNeely, Orlando Rodríguez and Benny Faccone.-Track listing:# "OK"# "Creo"# "Gracias"#...
(2004) - Rojo: Edición EspecialRojo: Edición EspecialRojo: Edición Especial is a live and compilation album from Mexican Christian rock band Rojo. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on February 20, 2006...
(2006) - NavidadNavidad (EP)Navidad is a holiday EP from Mexican Christian rock band Rojo. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on November 17, 2006...
(2006) - Con el Corazón en la Mano (2007)
- Remixes y Más (2008)
- Apasionado Por TíApasionado Por TíApasionado Por Tí is the fifth studio album from Mexican Christian rock band Rojo. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on March 3, 2009.-Track listing:# "Intro - He Decidido" - 0:55# "Siguiédote Los Pasos" - 3:00...
(2009) - Rojo 10 Años (2010)
Awards
Rojo has received several awards and nominations. Noticeably, they have won six Arpa Awards and have been nominated for three Latin Grammy AwardsLatin Grammy Awards
A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. Unlike the regular Grammy Award which primarily honors music produced in the United States, the Latin Grammy honors works produced anywhere around the...
. In 2010, they were nominated for the first time to a GMA Dove Award.
Nuestra Música
|-| 2003 || 24/7
24/7 (Rojo album)
-Band members:* Ruben C. Gonzalez – Drums* Linda Espinosa – Composer, vocals, group members* Oswaldo Burruel – Arranger, composer, recording, guitars...
|| Teen/Youth Album of the Year ||
Premios La Conquista
|-| 2003 || Themselves || Christian Music Award ||
Premios Arpa
|-| rowspan="2" | 2004 || rowspan="2" | 24/7
24/7 (Rojo album)
-Band members:* Ruben C. Gonzalez – Drums* Linda Espinosa – Composer, vocals, group members* Oswaldo Burruel – Arranger, composer, recording, guitars...
|| Best Album of the Year ||
|-
| Best Pop/Rock Album of the Year ||
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2007 || "Solo Tú" || Best Song of the Year ||
|-
| Con el Corazón en la Mano || Best Group/Duo Album of the Year ||
|-
| 2008 || Remixes y Más || Best Group/Duo Album of the Year ||
|-
| 2009 || Apasionado Por Tí
Apasionado Por Tí
Apasionado Por Tí is the fifth studio album from Mexican Christian rock band Rojo. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on March 3, 2009.-Track listing:# "Intro - He Decidido" - 0:55# "Siguiédote Los Pasos" - 3:00...
|| Best Album of the Year ||
Latin Grammy
|-| 2004
Latin Grammy Awards of 2004
The 5th Annual Latin Grammy Awards were held on Wednesday, September 1, 2004, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles.This was the last telecast of the awards nationally in the United States in English with a CBS contract. Effective in 2005, the awards were announced in Spanish with an exclusive...
|| 24/7
24/7 (Rojo album)
-Band members:* Ruben C. Gonzalez – Drums* Linda Espinosa – Composer, vocals, group members* Oswaldo Burruel – Arranger, composer, recording, guitars...
|| Best Christian Album ||
|-
| 2005
Latin Grammy Awards of 2005
The 6th Annual Latin Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles at the Shrine Auditorium on Thursday, November 3, 2005. It was the first ceremony to be broadcast by Univision in the United States. Ivan Lins was the big winner winning two awards including Album of the Year. He is the first and only...
|| Día de Independencia
Día de Independencia
Día de Independencia is the third studio album from Mexican Christian rock band Rojo. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on October 2004. The recording was led by engineers J.R. McNeely, Orlando Rodríguez and Benny Faccone.-Track listing:# "OK"# "Creo"# "Gracias"#...
|| Best Christian Album ||
|-
| 2007
Latin Grammy Awards of 2007
The 8th Annual Latin Grammy Awards took place on November 8, 2007 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.The show aired on Univision. Juan Luis Guerra was the nights big winner winning 5 awards including Album of the Year...
|| Con el Corazón en la Mano || Best Christian Album ||
Premios Gospel Cristo Rey
|-| 2005 || Día de Independencia
Día de Independencia
Día de Independencia is the third studio album from Mexican Christian rock band Rojo. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on October 2004. The recording was led by engineers J.R. McNeely, Orlando Rodríguez and Benny Faccone.-Track listing:# "OK"# "Creo"# "Gracias"#...
|| Best International Album ||
Dove Awards
|-| 2010
41st GMA Dove Awards
The 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 21, 2010 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2009. The show was held at the The Opry Entertainment Complex in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Bart Millard....
|| Apasionado Por Tí
Apasionado Por Tí
Apasionado Por Tí is the fifth studio album from Mexican Christian rock band Rojo. The album was produced by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa. It was released on March 3, 2009.-Track listing:# "Intro - He Decidido" - 0:55# "Siguiédote Los Pasos" - 3:00...
|| Spanish Language Album of the Year ||
External links
Official site- Rojo biography on BiografiasCristianas
- Rojo Interview on Club700
- Rojo Interview from DVD on YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....