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Ramon Ayala
Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos Del Norte were formed shortly after the split. With that, Ayala would again front another conjunto that would imprint its identity on conjunto music, and would itself attain legendary proportions on both sides of the U.S.-Mexican border. In 1974, Ayala began his association with Freddie Records. Ayala has recorded for Freddie Records since then, and has become one of the label's premier artists. In the 30 years that Ramon Ayala has been an active musician, he has recorded over 90 albums. Not one has strayed from the basic accordion and unadorned vocal style that Ayala began with. Ayala turns out well crafted and balanced music, featuring lyrics with universally understood human themes. They're about tragedy, loneliness, broken relationships, almost unbearable longing and pain, and about experiencing love in all its complicated nuances. Ayala's music is nicely rounded out by thoughtful melodies and the soulful, rich vocals of lead singer Mario Marichalar. Ramon Ayala Y Sus Bravos Del Norte, which also includes Ayala's brothers, Fidencio Ayala (Bass), Jose Luis Ayala (Drums), as well as David Laure (Percussion), and Raul Rosales (Master of Ceremonies), are currently hard at work on their 100th album. This landmark please promises to be something special and will be dedicated to all the fans who have followed Ayala throughout his career. The album is slated to be finished and ready for release in November 2001. Ramon Ayala always takes care to insure that the material on his albums reflect the excellence that has been his trademark for so many years. Ayala selects material designed to cater to the musical preferences of his fans throughout the United States and Mexico. After all, Ayala's fans have continually supported his music for over 30 years, and Ramon Ayala is a genuine artist who never forgets.
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