My car radio dial is permanently set to NPR. So, quite often on the weekends as I am running errands, or during the weekday as I sit in traffic to and from work, I hear completely random stories about musicians on NPR. As it so happens, a few weeks ago, while driving to meet up with some friends, I heard a story about a young Mexican musician named Ximena Sariñana.
I absolutely love it when I find music that is fabulous. My old Spanish TA buddies know quite well how much I love music. They relied on my steady supply of new music for all Spanish TA parties! (Ha ha…I still have all those CDs ladies)!!! Although Ximena’s music isn’t the type to which you’d bust out your best salsa or meregue moves, it is very easy to listen to. Think of Norah Jones, only more upbeat. I have to say my favorite song so far is ‘Vidas Parelelas’. O.k. so, go and discover the music of Ximena already! Listen to the NPR report online.
I heard that NPR show too. There was just something different about her voice and style that was so interesting. After checking her out on-line I went ahead and bought her CD, even though I had to order it. No one stocks it, not in the midwest anyway.
Was not disappointed at all. Its good..and I wanted to do my share to help her music career. I heard her say she needs to be able to sing in English to break out career wise..but I don’t think she can top her Spanish vocals. Its why I like her music.
My Google alert found your posting. I’ve been using it to track her appearances.
By the way, the Latin Grammys are on this Thursday night on Univision. She’s going to be a presenter.
By: tom on November 11, 2008
at 6:39 am