Happy birthday to Elida Reyna, the Tejano music singer who has won multiple awards and captivated audiences with her powerful voice and charismatic stage presence.
The two-time Latin Grammy winner was born on August 17, 1972 in San Antonio, Texas, and started singing at quinceañeras and weddings when she was a teenager. She formed her band Elida Reyna Y Avante in 1992, and since then they have released over 15 albums, including the Latin Grammy-winning Fantasia in 2010. Elida Reyna is also a member of the Las 3 Divas, a trio of female Tejano stars who performed together and recorded an eponymous album in 2005 that was nominated for a Latin Grammy.
Elida Reyna is known as “La Reina Del Valle Mágico” (“The Queen of Magic Valley”) and has a loyal fan base who love her songs that blend Tejano, ranchera, cumbia and pop genres. She has also been recognized for her contributions to Tejano music by being inducted into the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame in 2016.
To celebrate her birthday, here are five must-watch music videos from Elida Reyna that showcase her talent and versatility:
Luna Llena: This was the hit single from her debut album Atrevete in 1994, and it established her as a rising star in the Tejano scene. The song is a romantic ballad that features Elida’s expressive vocals and a catchy chorus.
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Duele: This song is from her album Simplemente Eya in 2007, which won her two Tejano Music Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Album of the Year. The song is a heart-wrenching tale of a woman who suffers from an abusive relationship and decides to leave.
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Juntos Hasta Morir: This song is a duet with Jesse Turner of Grupo Siggno from her album Fantasia in 2010, which earned her a Latin Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album. The song is a passionate declaration of eternal love that showcases the chemistry between the two singers.
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Prefiero Morir: The Song Of The Year at the 2011 Tejano Music Awards was part of the album Fantasia which also earned Album Of the Year. The song helped the album win a Latin Grammy in 2010.
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Suavecito: This romantic and upbeat song is from her 2019 Latin Grammy-wining album Colores, which features a theme of a woman who is in love with a man and wants him to be gentle with her.
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