Laura Denisse Y Los Brillantes Release Live Version of ‘Mexico Americano’

Laura Denisse Y Los Brillantes, a new Americana act with Mexican roots, has released a live version “Mexico Americano” after its Facebook performance earned more than 3 million views in four days. The song celebrates the dual identity and cultural heritage of Mexican Americans. It was written by Rumel Fuentes, a poet and activist who was part of the Chicano Movement in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Laura Denisse Y Los Brillantes first performed “Mexico Americano” on Facebook earlier this month, and the video went viral. It reached more than 3.9 million views in just four days, and it is still gaining popularity.

The band’s lead singer, Laura Denisse, says that they were amazed by the response they got from their fans. “We had so much fun performing ‘Mexico Americano’, then seeing it take off on Facebook we knew we wanted to record it. So we added it to our set list and recorded a live version!” she says.

The live version of “Mexico Americano” was recorded at The Mountain City Barn, a historic venue in Tennessee that hosts live music events. The song is available on all digital platforms today (Wednesday, Aug. 30), leading up to Hispanic Heritage Month.

Laura Denisse Y Los Brillantes — “Mexico Americano” (Live From The Mountain City Barn)
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Laura Denisse Y Los Brillantes is a band that blends Americana, country, folk, and Mexican music genres. The band members are Laura Denisse (vocals), Luis Leija (accordion), Roberto Lozoya (drums), Josué Padilla (bass), Oscar Osollo (keyboard), and Fernando Castilleja (guitar/bajo). They are originally from Monterrey, Mexico, but moved to Nashville to pursue their musical dreams.

The band’s debut album, Fortune, was produced by Misa Arriaga, a Mexican American producer and multi-instrumentalist who has worked with Kacey Musgraves. The album features 11 original songs that showcase the band’s diverse influences and talents.

Laura Denisse Y Los Brillantes is currently on tour, performing in New Mexico, Texas, and Tennessee in September. You can check out their tour dates and more information on their website, lauradenisseylosbrillantes.com.

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