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TexManiacs score at Grammy Awards

By Hector Saldaña - Express-News
Web Posted: 01/31/2010 8:36 CST
Los Texmaniacs, from left, David Farias, Max Baca, Oscar Garcia and Lorenzo Martinez hold awards for best Tejano album for "Borders y Bailes," backstage at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill
 
In a musical category filled with popular San Antonio Latin music artists, Los TexManiacs' “Borders y Bailes” won for best Tejano album at the 52nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Produced by Smithsonian Folkways, the reverential 16-song collection of traditional conjunto songs was recorded in San Antonio at Blue Cat Studio.

“Oh, my God. We did it,” said bandleader and bajo sexto star Max Baca about the longshot win. His partner, accordionist David Farias, was equally floored to win in a category that included more commercial efforts from Stefani Montiel, Jay Perez, Sunny Sauceda and Joe Posada.

“Oh, man. This feels good,” Farias said. “This time it's a different feeling. We did it on our own.”

Both Baca and Farias have appeared on Grammy winning projects, but this was a first win for LosTexManiacs, a Tex-Mex act. Sharing in the win are bassist Oscar Garcia and drummer Lorenzo Martinez.

“This one's really special,” said producer Joe Treviño, owner of Blue Cat Studios. “There was no other record like it. I'm really happy for Max.”

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Ruth12:08 PM
CONGRATS! May this be one of many more to come for you all. Lorenzo, you make us here in L.A. proud to know you. For those of us who have played music with you, we well know this recognition is truly deserved. You always put in your heart and soul in the "música." We look forward to following your future music endeavors and successes!
Patricia Rodriguez11:19 PM
Congratulations You Guys!!!!! Job well done.All of your hard work has one again been noticed. The road to get where you are now was long and hard.But you guys did it. I believe that things happen for a reason. And David joining the Texmanics happened for a reason.Another milestone in the road of success that has been placed. Keep reaching for the stars there is no limit to how far you can reach. Best wishes on continued success. From the Rodriguez/Alaquinez WE LOVE YA!!!!
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