Johnny Hernandez- "This Time Again" is a new cd by r&b/blues/Latin vocalist Johnny Hernandez, who also happens to be the brother of Tejano music legend Little Joe Hernandez.  Johnny's voice has an authenticity, style, and sound that works well with r&b and blues music, which is what his cd is all about.  There are covers of such r&b classics as "Kansas City," "Sweet Home Chicago," "Stagger Lee," and "CC Rider."  Johnny also does a nice cover of Jimmy Clanton's ballad "Just a Dream."  There are a couple of songs written by Johnny, including a cool blues song called "Wicked, Wicked Woman."  The CD closes with a salsa tune called "Todo Me Gusta De Ti" that is one of the highlights of the album and shows Johnny can also sing Latin music with authenticity.  For more information visit www.johnnyhernandez.biz.
 

La Ventana- La Ventana came together in January of 2005 from a core of long-time Bay Area musicians who all shared the same musical vision, "performing our own unique brand of Latin music." The band describes their style as "Salsa Rock."  La Ventana music is made up of elements of salsa, rock, reggae, and soul.  The band members have opened for and shared the bill with artists such as Santana, Marc Anthony, Sapo, and Chepito Areas.  Some highlights of their new cd include "Te Estoy Buscando," a salsa tune in Spanish that kicks off the cd; "Mira Mi Vida," a bi-lingual salsa tune; "Baby Please," a soul ballad sung in English with some subtle Latin percussion; and "Friends Before Lovers," a reggae song sung in English.  All but one of the tracks are written by lead vocalist Carlos Elizalde and guitarist Johnny De La Cruz.  Elisalde's provides excellent lead vocals and the band can play.  For more info go to www.laventanaband.com.
 

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