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Pepe Aguilar Does It His Way

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GRAMMY- and Latin GRAMMY winner on stepping out of his comfort zone and becoming an independent artist 14 years ago
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Dec 2, 2014 - 4:06 pm

Pepe Aguilar On Doing Things His Way

GRAMMY- and Latin GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter Pepe Aguilar recently participated in an installment of the GRAMMY Museum's A Conversation With series. Before an intimate audience at the Museum's Clive Davis Theater, Aguilar discussed why he stepped out of his comfort zone to become an independent artist 14 years ago and why he'll continue to manage his career his way.   

"When I saw the unfairness of the business model that had been active for 40 years plus — and I felt it and I bled it — I didn't want to be a part of it anymore," said Aguilar. "I did what I had to do to maintain my liberty, and I did."

The son of GRAMMY-nominated Mexican singer Antonio Aguilar and singer/actress Flor Silvestre, Pepe Aguilar was exposed to music at an early age. He wrote his first song at age 16 and released his debut album, Con Tambora I, in 1991, which was followed by 1992's Recuerdame Bonito, which peaked at No. 8 on Billboard's Regional Mexican chart. In 1999 Aguilar released Por El Amor De Siempre, which cracked the Top 20 on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart and earned him his first career GRAMMY nomination for Best Mexican-American Performance for 1999. He took home his first GRAMMY for Best Mexican/Mexican-American Album for 2000 for 1999's Por Una Mujer Bonita, which rose to No. 2 on the Regional Mexican chart. Aguilar picked up two additional GRAMMYs in the category for 2006 for Historias De Mi Tierra and 2007 for 100% Mexicano, and earned his most recent GRAMMY for 2011 for Bicentenario, which picked up Best Regional Mexican Or Tejano Album honors.                       

Aguilar's most recent album, 2013's Lástima Que Sean Ajenas, topped Billboard's Regional Mexican Albums chart on the strength of the hit title track. He is currently in the midst of an international tour, with dates scheduled through November.

Pepe Aguilar … La Leyenda Continúa, a one-of-a-kind exhibit that offers visitors an in-depth look at Aguilar's iconic career, is currently on display at the GRAMMY Museum through Feb., 2015.

Upcoming GRAMMY Museum events include Great Guitars: Pete Anderson (July 30), Omar Souleyman In Conversation With Henry Rollins (Aug. 3), The Drop: Billy Joe Shaver (Aug. 7), and An Evening With Bobby Rush (Aug. 11).

 

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GRAMMY Museum To Launch Pepe Aguilar Exhibit

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Opening May 20, Pepe Aguilar … La Leyenda Continúa to feature an in-depth look at the iconic career of the GRAMMY- and Latin GRAMMY-winning artist
Crystal Larsen
GRAMMYs
Dec 2, 2014 - 4:06 pm

On May 20 the GRAMMY Museum will launch Pepe Aguilar … La Leyenda Continúa — a one-of-a-kind exhibit that will offer visitors an in-depth look at the iconic career of GRAMMY- and Latin GRAMMY-winning artist Pepe Aguilar.

On display through Feb. 1, 2015, exhibit artifacts will include the charro suit and saddle from Aguilar's singing debut at Madison Square Garden at age 3; never-before-seen early family photos and video footage; Aguilar's eclectic guitar collection; handwritten letters from Aguilar's father, Mexican singer/songwriter Antonio Aguilar; and original concert and movie posters; among other items.

In conjunction with the exhibit's launch, on May 21 Aguilar will visit the GRAMMY Museum's Clive Davis Theater to participate in a question-and-answer session as part of the Museum's An Evening With series.

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GRAMMY Museum In-Person Programs Return September 2021 With Ava Max, The Marías, Danny Elfman, Ryan Tedder & More

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The GRAMMY Museum also dropped its virtual schedule for September, along with sign-ups for its online music education programming for students
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMY Museum
Sep 1, 2021 - 12:50 pm

Today the GRAMMY Museum, which reopened its doors in May, announced the return of its star-studded in-person programming in its intimate Clive Davis Theater. The IRL events will be kicked off by Carly Pearce on Sept. 13 and feature interviews and/or performances from Ava Max, The Marías, Danny Elfman, Ryan Tedder and more.

The Museum's COLLECTION:Live virtual programming will also continue, with Nashville's Big Machine Label Group taking over the Spotlight Saturdays concert series. Events in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month include an archival show from Jesse y Joy and a conversation with Betto Arcos and Gaby Moreno.

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Find the full in-person and virtual September schedule below:

CLIVE DAVIS THEATER IN-PERSON PUBLIC PROGRAMS

  • 9/13 – Spotlight: Carly Pearce
  • 9/14 – The Drop: Daughtry
  • 9/17 – The Drop: Ryan Tedder/OneRepublic
  • 9/21 – The Music Videos of Fleet Foxes – Director Sean Pecknold in conversation with Robin Pecknold  and Jeremiah Chiu
  • 9/23 – Spotlight: Ava Max
  • 9/28 – A Conversation With Danny Elfman
  • 9/29 – The Drop: The Marías
  • 9/30 – The Drop: Shannon McNally

COLLECTION:LIVE DIGITAL PROGRAMS

Thurs., Sept. 9

  • "The Song of the Earth" — A Panel Discussion about the Shanghai Symphony’s Recording of Mahler’s Symphonic Song Cycle
  • Switchfoot: interview and performance live from the Clive Davis Theater

Spotlight Saturdays Series Takeover By Big Machine

  • 9/4 – Danielle Bradbery
  • 9/11 – Jackson Dean
  • 9/18 – Carly Pearce
  • 9/25 – Riley Green

Programs to be released this month celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

  • Music from the Cosmic Barrio with Betto Arcos and Gaby Moreno
  • Live from the Vault presented by Iron Mountain: Jesse y Joy (from 2015)

The GRAMMY Museum will also be continuing its expansive offering of virtual educational programming. The Fall Virtual Workshop schedule includes free classes for students like Music Production 101, Songwriting 101, Music of the Civil Rights Movement, and Celebration of Latin Music.

Additionally, GRAMMY Museum SESH will offer sessions designed to educate, expose and equip students, families and adults with skills, knowledge, and resources used throughout the music industry.

Finally, GRAMMY Camp is accepting applications from high schoolers for the summer 2022 edition of its beloved five-day music career deep dive.

Please visit grammymuseum.org to purchase tickets for GRAMMY Museum events and to learn more about current exhibits and upcoming programming, both IRL and virtual.

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GRAMMY Museum's New Marco Antonio Solís Exhibit Celebrates The Mexican Superstar's Rise

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The bilingual exhibit "Y Para Siempre… Marco Antonio Solís" opens May 21 at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles and invites guests to explore five major chapters from the superstar's life and 40-plus year career
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMYs
May 10, 2021 - 12:31 pm

Following the recent, exciting news that the GRAMMY Museum in Downtown Los Angeles will be reopening its doors on Fri., May 21, they've revealed the details of its new billingual (Español/Spanish and English) exhibit celebrating Latin GRAMMY-winning and GRAMMY-nominated Mexican cantante Marco Antonio Solís.

"Y Para Siempre… Marco Antonio Solís" invites guests to explore five major chapters from the superstar's life and 40-plus year career, including his family and years growing up in Michoacán, Mexico, his early years as an artist, the formation and evolution of his group Los Bukis, and the iconic solo artist he is today.

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"One of Mexico's most beloved sons, Marco Antonio Solís is a well-established global superstar. Whether it is his voice, songwriting, technical understanding of multiple instruments, his ability to compose, produce, and arrange, complex, emotional music, his showmanship, or his ability to create music of different styles and genres, Solís' talents are unmatched," said Nicholas Vega, Curator and Director of Exhibitions at the GRAMMY Museum.

"It's no surprise that he's captured the hearts of millions of fans worldwide and we're thrilled to host his expansive exhibit in the GRAMMY Museum's Latin Music Gallery."

This exhibit captures the deep connection between Solís and his fans, including a collection of personal gifts given to him by fans from all over the world over his four decades of fame.

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Outfit from 'En Pleno Vuelo' on view at GRAMMY Museum | Photo: Rebecca Sapp

The exhibit also celebrates Solís' connection to his current hometown, Los Angeles. As a resident, Solís has formed a special bond with his community here, where he has performed throughout the city at various iconic venues, including the Hollywood Bowl, and was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2010.

Exhibit highlights include:

  • Green tuxedo worn by Solís while performing with Los Bukis
  • The first award given to Los Bukis by their record label, Discos Melody, in the '70s
  • Gold studded jacket worn by Solís during his concert at the Hollywood Bowl in 2019
  • Wardrobe worn on the album cover and in music videos from En Pleno Vuelo, Solís' GRAMMY-nominated debut solo album
  • Solís' blue Taylor guitar, used during his performance at the Palacio Municipal de Congresos in Madrid in 2007
  • Handwritten lyrics
  • And more!

"Y Para Siempre… Marco Antonio Solís" is located in the Museum's permanent Latin Music Gallery and will run through spring 2022.

For more information regarding advanced ticket reservations and the Museum's new safety protocols, please visit www.grammymuseum.org.

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The GRAMMY Museum Reopens In May 2021 With Exhibits On Dave Mathews Band, Marco Antonio Solís, Motown & Nat King Cole

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The Museum will celebrate its in-person reopening with a special members-only virtual event featuring Brandi Carlile, taking place on Thurs., May 13
Ana Monroy Yglesias
GRAMMY Museum
Apr 27, 2021 - 12:38 pm

After over a year since the GRAMMY Museum closed its doors in Downtown Los Angeles—and pivoted to sharing its rich content online with Collection:live—due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is reopening on Fri., May 21. Museum members can visit earlier, on special preview days on Sat., May 15 and Sun., May 16.

The Museum's reopening kicks off with three new major exhibits, "Dave Matthews Band: Inside and Out" (on view through fall 2021), "Y Para Siempre… Marco Antonio Solís" (on view through spring 2022), and the previously announced "Motown: The Sound Of Young America" presented by City National Bank (on view through winter 2021). Additionally, the Museum's "This is Nat King Cole" exhibit, which was set to open on March 17, 2020, has been extended until fall 2021.

The Museum will celebrate its reopening with a special members-only virtual event taking place on Thurs., May 13 at 5:30 p.m. PT. A Reopening Celebration with the GRAMMY Museum includes a recently recorded interview and performance with Brandi Carlile and a first look at the exciting new exhibits. The event is open to current Museum members or members that join by Weds., May 12.

The Museum will follow guidelines provided by L.A. County for museums and operate at limited capacity to maintain social distancing. In addition, it will offer free admission to first responders, healthcare workers, and essential workers through June 2021.

"We're thrilled that the day has come that we can reopen our doors and welcome our community back to the GRAMMY Museum, including free admission to first responders, healthcare, and essential workers through June 2021 to show our deepest gratitude," said Michael Sticka, President of the GRAMMY Museum.

"We have a wide-range of new exhibits for visitors to experience and I'm proud of our hard-working team who has made sure the Museum is safe and enjoyable for all."

The Museum is taking active measures to ensure the space remains safe for all those who enjoy it. In addition to enforcing social distancing, other health and safety protocols include advanced timed-entry ticketing, requiring face masks, mandatory temperature check, a touchless visitor experience, enhanced and more frequent cleaning and sanitizing, one-way paths through the Museum floors, hand sanitizing stations, and more.

The Museum's intimate Clive Davis Theater, where the popular public programs are held, remains closed for evening programming, but will be open during the day as part of the Motown exhibit for special film viewing.

Advanced ticket reservations for the Museum are now available to purchase online.

The GRAMMY Museum will continue to engage with online audiences through GRAMMY Museum at Home, providing digital educational content and lesson plans as part of the GRAMMY In The Schools Knowledge Bank, and their official online streaming service, COLLECTION:live.

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