Given that Jesse Estrada-Segura was a kid developing up in Denver, he has normally had an appreciation for New Mexico and Tejano’s old-school music.
A graduate of Arrupe Jesuit Large Faculty in Denver, Estrada-Segura begun DJing when he was only 12. He would conduct at school dances, Cinco de Mayo celebrations, and other situations in Colorado. Just after higher college, Estrada-Segura commenced doing the job in on line radio where by he had an previous-college R&B exhibit three occasions a week and then a Tejano/New Mexico exhibit on Sundays. It was at that time that he was introduced to New Mexican artists and Tejano artists.
His relatives also performed a extremely significant part in his appreciation for new music. Becoming the youngest of a large amount of young children, 6 boys, my brothers taught me a good deal about audio as perfectly. I by no means listened to rap or hip hop, it was primarily New Mexican, Tejano, outdated faculty songs, claimed Estrada-Segura.
After having a crack from radio and performing at weddings and company activities, Estrada-Segura earned an possibility to ship a demo to KUVO Jazz. And as he states, a single matter led to yet another prior to he inevitably earned a purpose to host Cancin Mexicana, a show on KUVO that celebrates tunes from, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, and Mexico.
Estrada-Segura stated he grew up listening to the show and has fond recollections of doing work the cellphone banks for the radio station asking for donations. Its a pretty whole circle minute for me to be on the air and be element of the KUVO loved ones. I definitely acquired welcomed with open arms, explained Estrada-Segura.
They took a major likelihood on me, and its turned out terrific for all people concerned. Im so appreciative for the chance, and its just the beginning, he later included. Im searching ahead to what will happen in the foreseeable future, and getting element of the KUVO family signifies a good deal to me.
Component of Cancin Mexicana incorporates poca Dorada, a phase that precisely showcases classic Mexico, Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado new music. Other co-host expertise involves Yolanda Ortega, Larry Lobato, Jr., and Mona Lisa who all bring both equally creativity and charm to the application. Estrada-Segura started out schooling for his position at the finish of January and did his 1st solo clearly show on the station earlier this thirty day period. A great deal of these music Im taking part in remind me of my grandma and mom. We just hope the songs delivers back great recollections of friends and household, Estrada-Segura claimed. No matter whether they are consuming coffee or obtaining breakfast, we want them to dance in their residing rooms. We are performing our best to hold this tunes alive.
Cancin Mexicana airs every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on KUVO on 89.3 FM. For much more data or to pay attention to earlier displays, pay a visit to Cancin Mexicana.
Artwork by Daniel Luna