How Emilio Navaira’s Sons Keep His Tejano Spirit Alive

This past Saturday we celebrated the birthday of the legendary, Emilio Navaira. The Tejano icon would have been 63 years-old. Emilio tragically and suddenly passed away in 2016 from a heart attack! To this day, his music is a very important part of the Tejano genre and will never be forgotten. The Tejano icon was coined the Garth Brooks of Tejano music. He passed away in May of 2016 in New Braunfels, Texas.

@edgar_ramos_ Today 9 years ago we lost of the greatest Tejano singer in the Onda tejana. Emilio Navaira "El Rey Del Rodeo" his music still lives in our hearts forever RIP Emilio #tejanolegend #elreydelrodeo #sanantoniotx #laondatejana #emilionavaira #tejanomusic #fypageシ #fypシ ♬ original sound - Edgar Ramos

Emilio's music lives on for the next generation.

Emilio's sons, Emilio and Diego continue to keep their fathers music alive performing as the official Emilio Tribute Band. The great thing about these shows are the memories of seeing Emilio performing live for all of us old school Fans. At the same time, they are introducing a new generation to the music of Emilio Navaira. If you were to close your eyes and just listen, it sounds like Emilio is the one singing on stage.

Celebrating Emilio's birthday with a tribute show.

On Friday night in Katy, Texas, at the Texas Rodeo Saloon, Emilio and Diego honored their father with a birthday performance. At one point, the brother performed one of Emilio's biggest singles as a solo artist, "Naciste Para Mi." A very special moment indeed on what would have been Emilio's 63rd birthday. Emilio would eventually take over the Tejano genre with the release of his iconic hit, "Como Le Hare"

@bocoronaradio What a Special night at @Texas Rodeo Saloon The kids were honoring dad. Happy Birthday Emilio Navaira! #tejanomusic #Shoot it #bocoronaradio #tejano #KatyTx ♬ original sound - bocoronaradio

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