Mexican Divas

As it might be happening in many countries, sometimes the most popular music that is played on radio and the most selling albums are not likely to be from the most talented artists.

Usually there is much more to discover, singers or composers that maybe haven't had the opportunity or the money to have a 'space' in commercial radio...but still they are there, exist, struggling to be seen, discover or receive the support of a record label.

In Mexico, my hometown country, we have a lot of examples of talented artists -specially women- that many times don't receive the same attention of the listeners or the support from the musical industry.

Therefore, I would like to give them the 'space' they deserve, not only for being so creative or innovative with their music but because they are from Mexico.

I call them: Mexican Divas.

Women who decided to go further the existed musical parameters, that dared to create music that doesn't seem to existed in my country and that established their own original music style without any sort of labels.

Rock+jazz+blues+opera+traditional mexican music, are just some of the combination of styles you will find in their music.

Lila Downs, Cecilia Toussaint, Jeanette Macari, Jaramar, Magos Herrera, Iraida Noriega, Carmen Leñero y Susana Harp...this tribute is for you Ladies.

As my blog is not only about write and read, but listen and comment, here are some interesting links about this outstanding women...

http://ceciliatoussaint.com/flash/temp.html

http://www.liladowns.com/liladaSite/Lila_Downs.html

http://www.myspace.com/jeanettemacari

http://www.jaramar.com.mx/#

http://www.magosherrera.com/

http://www.myspace.com/iraidanorieg

http://www.susanaharp.com/2010/