Ceci Bastida

Ceci Bastida
OriginTijuana, Baja California, México
LabelsNacional Records
Websitehttp://www.cecibastidamusic.com/

Ceci Bastida is a Mexican singer-songwriter.[1]

Ceci was born in Tijuana, Baja California, México.[2] and is well known for playing keyboards and vocals in Mexico's punk rock band Tijuana No! at the age of 15.[3] Bastida also played keyboards for former Tijuana No! band member Julieta Venegas and is currently a key member of Mexrrissey, Mexican tribute band to The Smiths.

Solo career

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Tijuana No! was later disbanded in 2002,[4] both lead singer Julieta Venegas and Ceci Bastida continued to work on personal projects. Ceci played keyboards in Julieta Venegas band and later left in 2008.[4] In 2010 she released her first album, Veo La Marea. Veo La Marea was nominated for a Latin Grammy.[5]

Her second album La Edad de La Violencía[6] was released 24 June 2014. She released the EP Un Sueño in 2016.[7][8]

References

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  1. ^ "Ceci Bastida: Putting the Latin in L.A." NPR.
  2. ^ "This Tijuana-born singer's music is inspired by living in 'the most violent era ever'".
  3. ^ "First Person: Ceci Bastida". www.kcet.org. 2 March 2015. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  4. ^ a b "Julieta Venegas And Ceci Bastida: The Sisterhood At The Heart Of Mexican Rock". MTV News. Archived from the original on 11 March 2016. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Latin Grammy nominees announced: Alejandro Sanz and Camila among top contenders [UPDATED]". LA Times Blogs – Pop & Hiss. 8 September 2010. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  6. ^ "Ceci Bastida: Latin Indie in 'The Age of Violence' | Public Radio International". www.pri.org. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  7. ^ "Listen To Ceci Bastida's New Single 'Un Sueño,' Inspired By Missing Ayotzinapa Students: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  8. ^ Yezmin Villarreal (1 December 2016). "Ceci Bastida Makes Music For Tough Times But Don't Call Her An Activist". The Fader. Retrieved 29 December 2018.
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