“Mama Estella” The Motherly Figure in Los Rondels: Laredo’s Original Tejano Recording Artists

 

In the book Los Rondels: Laredo’s Original Tejano Recording Artists, the author Humberto Gonzalez describes the motherly figure which he and his fellow band members came across during their early years of practicing music in Laredo. The book delves deep into the journey of the band “The Rondels”, and how they emerged to a band that helped revolutionized Tejano music in the region and ultimately in the country.

In this particular section, the author Humberto Gonzalez briefly speaks of the ever-helpful lady that they came across, Mama Estella. Estella was the mother of Carlos Landin, and the band members often caught up with her during the days they practiced at Carlos’ house. The band members, particularly the author Humberto Gonzalez was heavily inspired by her, and all of them were fond of the mother figure they had found in her. The book explains their limited, yet intriguing interactions, and her respect for the craft band members possessed, portraying that they only interacted with her twice, once while entering, and once while leaving Landin’s place. Even after such a brief interaction, every member of the band was seen to be fond of her. The author remembers the delicious aroma of food that was regular whenever the members met at Landin’s place, and humorously writes about the times when some of the group personnel sneaked at the place a touch earlier to taste the food. The time they spent with Mama Estella was very little, but her affection was a greater take away for them, something that each living part of band remembers till today. The book paints the picture of the rise of some youngsters performing their heart out for the love of music, and turning their, and the industry’s fortune in turn. The author then takes a moment to credit Carlo’s mom for the huge impact she had on every band member, recalling the time they recorded a selection on their latest album titled: “Mama Estella” to pay tribute to her;  Mama Estella.

The literary masterpiece Los Rondels: Laredo’s Original Tejano Recording Artists authored by Humberto Gonzale explains and describes the intriguing journey of the band the Rondels, and how they managed to help pioneer the newly formed Tejano Genre. Discover the expedition the band covered to become the refineries of music in Texas, heavily influencing Spanish listeners. The book is available for readers on Amazon, and Goodreads. Grab your copy now, and delve into the exciting trip with the Rondels!