“Kiebra la Bota” was produced by El Dusty and Mariano Herrera for the Houston-based Street Science Entertainment label. I need to do a song like this from a woman’s perspective’.” But it also made me think, ‘There are only men singing these songs. “The dance floor would just fill up whenever the zapateado songs came on,” Solis says. If you don’t hear it at least once, you’re not at a true Mexican party. Zapateado is immensely popular at quinceañeras and weddings, a point that wasn’t lost on Solis as she performed at the events around the country. She’s inspired me and paved the way in many different ways.” “I’ve been paying tribute to Selena for so long. “I was just excited alone to be working on my music as Amanda,” Solis says. The lyrics namecheck Houston and Piedras Negras, Mexico, where Solis’ parents were born. She just released her first original single, “Kiebra la Bota,” a party anthem in the style of zapateado, a Mexican dance characterized by continuous foot stomping around a dance floor. UN GRITO: Mariachi Pumas covers Selena, Ed Sheeran at first UH performanceīut Solis is finally ready to put the bustier aside and truly introduce herself. Phil and his family, was one of five finalists selected to attend the Madame Tussauds Selena wax figure launch party in Los Angeles and portrayed the iconic singer in a documentary on the Reelz channel. It’s kept her booked and busy throughout Houston and around the country. The Texas City native recreates the late Tejano singer's looks, moves and voice onstage. Photo: Steve Gonzales, Houston Chronicle / Staff photographerĪmanda Solis has spent the last few years paying tribute to Selena. The Texas City native and Selena tribute artist has released her first original song, produced by nu-cumbia pioneer El Dusty.

Amanda Solis poses at Panaderia Del Sol on Park Place.

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