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Elida Reyna (August 17, 1972) is a Mexican American singer-songwriter. Since her earliest days as a performer, Elida Reyna has always known that in order to have an enduring career, her musical evolution must never end. And that is why she is undeniably the leading female force of her generation in the Tex-Mex industry. Her instinctive understanding of rhythm, passion for performing and her willingness to take creative risks is what has led her down a musical path of artistry and stardom. Knowing that music has no boundaries has fed her artistic growth and inspired her voice to become a vehicle of diverse expression. Possessing an ability to completely captivate audiences with her stage presence, Reyna is an artist fiercely proud of her Mexican-American roots, but also capable of crossing artistic borders by fusing that cultural sound with universal music elements. Recognized by BMI as an award winning composer, she continues to show that the accolade was no fluke; her long list of great hit songs that she has composed over the years include "Luna Llena", "Duele", "Te Sigo Amando", "No Eres Para Mi" and "Domingo". Elida Reyna continues to expand and diversify her music and style, and at the same time staying true to her Latin roots; she not only continues to show how her evolution can be a great commodity when it comes to creating new ways to reach people, but also a sign of more things to come. "My therapy is music - interpreting my feelings in a song", she says. "I think that people take that to heart. My own experiences inspire me and I'll write songs about what I've gone through. That personal aspect makes me even more human to people. A good hook is nice, but what you have to say is more important". Elida Reyna was born in San Antonio, Tx. on Aug. 17th, but raised in Mercedes, Tx. A town that she is very proud to say she's from. Growing up in Mercedes during the 1980s, she loved watching Tejano stars like Roberto Pulido and La Mafia. They proved to her that Tejano groups could put on as awesome of a live show as any rock hero. Another important influence was Laura Canales, who was Tejano music's top female star when Elida was growing up. "Laura Canales showed me that the music wasn't the exclusive domain of guys. She had a big impact on me choosing this career." Now, Elida hears similar compliments from young female fans. .."Girls have told me that they love my music. They were inspired, the same way I was when I saw Laura Canales for the first time. It really is a great feeling to know that you can be a positive inspiration to someone"... She is known as "La Reina de Majico Valle" and November 1, 2005 was proclaimed as "Elida Reyna Day" in Mercedes, TX. She was honored for all the hard work she has done in the Tejano scene. The long hours in the studio, show after show, city after city, the days away from family, the sleepless nights, and award after award... She continued her upward spiral, winning numerous awards, and has been named "Female Vocalist of the Year" & "Female Entertainer of the Year" several times at the Tejano Music Awards. In 2000 Elida scored big with a ranchero song entitled, "Duele". Elida has since traveled the world, performing in Mexico, Asia and Europe. She has proven to be one of the most exciting and consistently successful Latin recording artists in the country. In 2007 she signed to the prestigious label, Freddie Records. Her firstalbum, "Domingo" was Elida's most challenging album to date. Elida wanted to incorporate the old sound of "Avante", but with a new flare. This album is set apart from the rest because Elida wrote nine of the thirteen songs. I think the fans will be pleasantly surprised. The studio time was very rewarding to me because I got to express myself as a writer and a vocalist. The first 2 singles titled "Te Espero" and Domingo both charted at #1 for several weeks on Media Guide. Elida hosted the nationally televised "Pura Vida Awards" where she and the band were nominated by the industry's top professionals in a record setting five categories. Elida Reyna performed in Washington D.C. for President Barack Obama at the Latino Inaugural Ball where she performed her Hit song "Quedemos Como Amigos" with Michael Salgado. She has proven that she can expand on the traditional sounds of the Tejano and Conjunto genres, and incorporate the influences of Hip Hop, R&B, Reggeton, Mariachi and Pop into her musical repertoire. She has endeared herself to the many who appreciate her ability and eagerness to adapt and yet stay true to that which has made her unique. Elida has been featured in Southern Living Magazine, People Magazine, TV Guide, Latina Magazine,Texas Monthly and has also appeared on the cover of many of the most widely circulated Latin Publications in the world. Elida also appeared in the Motion Picture Harvest Of Redemption directed by Javier Chapa. Elida Reyna was recently inducted into the Tejano Roots Hall Of Fame. Looking ahead to 2010, Elida Reyna recently finished working on a new studio album, Fantasia, which follows up her successful 2009 live album, Elida LIVE!, which included her many hits of the past decade along with new studio recordings. "Fantasia" will debut in Mid March. Elida is always involved and utilizes her experience to ensure her musical offerings appeal to her loyal fan base that is dedicated to her as she is to them! On November 11, 2010 Elida won a Latin Grammy for Best Tejano Album. She's the second female in the Tejano industry to win this presigious award.

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