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More accolades and noteworthy acknowledgements:
"You must do yourself a favor and buy this book if
you like Tejano, norteno, conjunto, banda or grupero music. You
must buy the book whether you are a novice who wants to learn
what the above terms mean or an expert who knows what the above
mean but want to learn the history and the future of this music.
Ramiro's book is easy to read and covers almost all of the bands
who work in these genres. I really liked Ramiro's top ten lists,
they alone provide a good overview of Tejano, norteno and
conjunto music. As a DJ, I am familiar with many of the bands. I
was looking for any news on Brown Express, a Tejano band of the
seventies. I found out the group no longer performs because
tragically, the lead singer, Chavela, died during a photo shoot
for a Tigres Del Norte record. Gracias Ramiro"
-- DJ Javier, Sabor Latino from Tucson, Arizona Feb. 28, 2000
"Mr. Burr, you have a great responsibility to the
Latin music world. You have been given something great to do.
They say to those who is given much is expected much...you have
given alot. Thank you. Your book is simply the best. Maybe the
only ever of its kind. It allowed me to connect with the
musicians my dad told me about (i.e., Sonny and the Sunliners).
God Bless you and yours."
-- La Tejana Urbana (TM) 1994 }
"The Billboard Guide is important because it is the
first to thoroughly document the contributions of Mexican
American musicians in this country. We are all Americanos, but up
until now the only encyclopedias and reference books on American
music have been dedicated to jazz, blues, or rock. Now finally,
we have the first sourcebook on the rich history of Mexican and
Mexican American music.''
-- Edward James Olmos, actor
"Great work. With this book in your hands, your
search for a secret of the genre's popularity and the cultural
importance will be completed. So, I would like to order a
ornamented sheepskin-binded version soon."
-- Kenji "El Gato" Katsube, accordionist/vocalist of
Los Gatos/Conjunto J
"Burr's book on Tejano Music is written with the
savoir faire of a writer who was at ground zero of the Tejano
music explosion, and who has been on the beat and keeping up with
the genre for years. The bulk of "The Billboard Guide to
Tejano and Regional Mexican Music" is written in
encyclopedia format, covering Accordion through Zimmerle, but a
meaty section that discusses the development and progression of
Tejano Music and Regional Mexican Music to contemporary times is
very informative."
-- Rene Cabrera, Corpus Christi Caller-Times
music columnist
"Ramiro Burr is an excellent music reporter who has
been a part of my life throughout my entire career in the Tejano
Music Industry. The Billboard Guide is his contribution to you
which is filled with the kind of information everyone should be
educated with."
--Top Tejano singer/entertainer Laura Canales, La Reina de la
Onda Tejana
"This book takes you on a vivid testimony that
explores the diverse history of Spanish music's early groundwork
and up till now no other book could be a better reference."
--Jesse Martinez, Jr., General Manager, Pueblo Entertainment
"With Texas current economic boom there is a wide
array of Mexican and Mexican Americans that have been reared with
the Conjunto/Tejano influence. We now have the means to correct
the short comings of Conjunto/Tejano music, get the masses behind
these group that in their songs tell stories of our heritage.
"The Billboard Guide" is teaching our younger
generation of our roots. A great and outstanding book."
-- Adam Aguilar, conjunto music fan
"Impressive, sweeping, and complete. Finally a
resource from one of the most knowledgeable sources covering the
music scene. A definite addition to anyone's library."
-- David Champion, Jr. Director/Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts
Center
"American History leaves a void when it comes to
recognizing contributions of Hispanics in the developing of the
arts and sciences of the United States. It leaves an even bigger
void when it comes to\par the recognition of the Hispanic music
contributions. Now, the Billboard Guide will help narrow that gap
at least in the recognition of Mexican American music."
-- Lupe Saenz, President of the South Texas Conjunto Association,
Inc., Rio Grande Valley.
"Mr. Burr has created the definitive source for
information on all aspects of Tejano and Regional Mexican Music.
Thanks to Ramiro, current and generations to come will study and
enjoy the unique musical style and the special people who make
Tejano & Regional Mexican Music a cultural treasure."
-- Arnoldo Salas, Tejano DJ-Salinas CA
"Being from the University of Jalapeno, KEDA Radio. I
have been fortunate to learn and teach our music to many people
that listen to my show. Now I have a book that can assist me in
explaining or supporting my facts. Mr. Burrs book gives me
details in Tejano music as well as international music. Its been
long awaited for such a book of references. We of the industry
Thank You Mister Burr for such a book, that's been long over
due.''
-- Prof. Rfm Richard F. Martinez, KEDA-AM
"Ramiro Burr's Billboard Guide is a milestone
resource for the Tejano Latino community. Since the resurgence of
the accordion to Tejano groups, including a new wave of young
Latinos, it is very important for these young musicians to know
the history of Tejano -- both the music and the people who began
this music. The Tejano music market is a multi-million dollar
super highway. It is important to know the old-timers because
they are the ones who cut the weeds and brush, and with their
sweat and tears built this highway. Thank you so much Ramiro
Burr. This book is must on every bookshelf!"
-- Juan Sifuentes Jr., music fan
"This book is a must for all music fans and
professionals alike. It's invaluable as a source of information
for Tejano/Mexicano music. I carry this book with me at all
times!"
-- Abel M. Hernandez, El Webjefe of La Onda
Network/Tejano Journal
"A "must read" for not only fans of Tejano
music and it's roots but latino music as well. Already viewed as
a noted and respected columnist and music critic; Ramiro Burr has
ascended to be the premier historian of the latin music genre
with this effort. I have been an avid reader of Mr. Burr 's
columns for a number of years. I feel confident that latino music
fans will enjoy his book. Continued success."
-- David Ortiz, a music fan
"A must-have reference guide for the Tejano/Regional
Mexican Music enthusiast"
-- Roy M. Mireles, music fan
"As a member of the younger generation of Tejano
Music listeners, I look to Ramiro Burr's publication for the true
history of our beautiful music! Even though I am young, I am able
to feel proud to be part of this storied genre of music, and to
be a part of the bigger picture! Reading the book from beginning
to end, it trully inspires and motivates me to go out and share
the knowledge I've read with my radio audience, and to play the
wonderful music that has kept our families dancing, laughing,
crying, echando gritos, and falling in love throughout the past
generations, and thoughout our future generations as well!"
-- Josue Rodriguez, Tejano Music Fan, Radio Personality
"His book is to our culture what salsa is to a taco,
gotta have it. "Spicy" and "finger lickin' reading
good. Great job Ramiro! Que viva nuestra musica, nuestra cultura
y nuestra comida."
-- Nick Martinez, music fan/owner of Taste of Texas.
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