User:Juaquincura

Juaquin Cura, born on September 29, 1993 in Fort Collins, Colorado, is an emerging Latin/Tejano Singer/Songwriter and CEO of LC-3 Records, an Independent Record Label in San Antonio, Texas. He plays numerous instruments; including but not limited to, drums, bass and guitar, he is a BMI Recording Artist, CEO of LC-3 Records and VP of JTTJ Entertainment. Passionate and gifted young Artist, Juaquin, launched his musical career in May of 2004, with his grandfather and older brother, Juan-Enrique Cura, under the name “Los Curitas” www.reverbnation.com/loscuritas His grandfather, longtime Tejano musician, mentor, guitarist and teacher, Henry Salas, was inducted into the Colorado Chicano Music Hall of Fame in 2007. Juaquin would later take charge of his career full force, however, his older brother John Cura, bass player and guitarist and his grandfather remain highly involved in his music, recordings and career. Juaquin’s current Producer, Mario Ortiz, is a Grammy Award winning musician and is the keyboardist for Tejano Artist, Jay Perez http://www.jaythevoice.com/biography.html. Mario works with Gilbert Velasquez http://www.velasquezmusic.com/ who is a 9 time Grammy award winning Sound Engineer and Producer. Mario and Gilbert, in collaboration with Juaquin, are using only the finest studio musicians and additional song writers, sure to produce a hit album for this young entrepeneur/artist in 2012. As of 2008, Juaquin has released a single every year which can be heard via radio and internet airwaves both nationally and internationally branching Tejano out of the Texas norm. Juaquin made #1 in Arizona at “Radio Tejano 1600 FM KXEW” and #6 on Countdown USA with Ben Gonzales in 2008 at the young age of 14. In 2011, he was #6 at “Tejanisimo.tk in León Guanajuato, Mexico“. DJ’s and Promoters, call Juaquin the next “Voz”. Fellow entertainers are amazed by his huge voice http://www.collegian.com/index.php/article/2008/09/cultural_dances_honor_hispanic_heritage Juaquin has already headlined various fiesta’s and nightclubs such as the Mexican Fiesta in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 2010 and the Willowbrook Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois, in 2009. He continues to participate and donate his time to the Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair http://www.tejanomusicawards.com/ and the Tejano Music Convention http://www.tejanoticket.com/email/TJM-email2.html, giving back to his fans and supporters. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VznxdK8Vzs It is not only his dream, but his goal, to complete a sound album by the end of 2011. In 2010, at the age of 16, he made the top 6 nominees for the 29th Annual Tejano Music Awards for “Best New Male Artist” which makes him the youngest Artist to have received such an achievement. Another highlight of his musical career was being invited on stage by Adalbeto Gallegos with the legendary Latin Breed. In addition, Juaquin is highly respected in the Tejano Music Industry by fellow musicians. Already making waves, see what the late Tony "Ham" Guerrero, had to say about the boys:

Tony Ham Guerrero Aug 31, 2009 - 1:44AM QuoteRepy A Brand New Bag! "We at Tortilla Records feel that Los Curitas are for real and we love what they are bringing to the table......Now with all the new changes happening.......Los Curitas have a new style all of their own...and personally I like them because they are bringing class and elegance to our genre which has been missing it for a long time...........along-side being very good and promising young musicians. Hey Guys.................Tortilla Loves You!"

Juaquin's fan base is enormous. Previous releases and merchandise have sold successfully and he continues to climb the charts. He has been sponsored by well known Men's clothing store and has inspired teen Conjunto bands. Juaquin continues to be a trailblazer in the Tejano/Latin industry bringing the Tejano genre back to the forefront in the younger generation and maintaining the current traditional Tejano/Latin market. Young 17 year old Juaquin Cura is the next Tejano Teen sensation so stick around to watch his continued growth in the industry!