Frank Ray is paying tribute to his Mexican roots on his latest EP, Raíces (Asi Se Hace), available now.
Just in time to kick off the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in the U.S., the EP contains five songs entirely in Spanish such as “Luces de la Calle” (Streetlights) and “Country Te Va Muy Bien” (Country’d Look Good On You) which have been re-recorded and adapted to the Latino market with the fusion of the genre that characterizes him alongside the romantic rhythms of production, particularly highlighted on “Quiebrame el Corazón” (Spring Break).
“Music is the best representation of who I am. The arrangements reflect the essence of Latin music, with constant changes, vibrant horns and rhythmic percussive elements. But it also encompasses everything I’m known for, whether it’s traditional country music, family tunes, party anthems, R&B rhythms, pop, soul or Latin flavor – there’s something for everyone,” says Ray.
“Releasing a country music EP in Spanish is very noteworthy because the Latin culture can be represented in a way that has not been done in the mainstream music genre for decades,” he continues. “I have the opportunity to bring the Latin flavor to country music fans, but also to bring country music to a whole new audience.”
On Oct. 6, Ray will give a free concert in Miami at the Vivo Dolphin Mall stage as part of the Country Bay Music Festival Pre-Party series.
Raíces (Asi Se Hace) Track Listing:
1. “Luces de la Calle” (Frank Ray, Bobby Hamrick, Frank Rogers)
2. “Country Te Va Muy Bien” (Derek George, Monty Criswell, Taylor Phillips, Cole Taylor)
3. “Malgastas Tu Aliento” (Monty Criswell, Bobby Hamrick, Frank Ray, Frank Rogers)
4. “Whiskey De Alguien Más” (Derek George, Frank Ray, Frank Rogers)
5. “Quiébrame el Corazón” (Bobby Hamrick, Frank Ray)
Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.
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