MUSIC > JULIETA'S MUSIC IS SQUEEZABLY SOFT.Byline: FRED SHUSTER >MUSIC WRITER The accordion just isn't sexy -- until you hear the squeezebox squeeze·box n. An accordion. confessionals of Julieta Venegas. Belting out scalding scalding plunging of pig or poultry carcasses into very hot water to facilitate scraping and dehairing and plucking. Chicken scalding water is 130°F for broilers (larger birds higher) applied for 1 to 2 minutes. Modern pig abattoirs use steam at 144 to 147°F for about 3 minutes. Mexican rock Mexican rock, often referred to in Mexico as Rock nacional ("national rock"), is rock music created by Mexican groups and soloists. Originating in the 1950s with covers of standards by Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and The Everly Brothers, among others, bands such , the multi-talented singer boasts an eclectic sound that draws loyal audiences in the U.S., Latin America Latin America, the Spanish-speaking, Portuguese-speaking, and French-speaking countries (except Canada) of North America, South America, Central America, and the West Indies. and Europe. Her music has been compared with that of Tori Amos, Fiona Apple and Bjork in its bold creativity. "I write about love, the beginning and the end of it," Venegas said from her home in Mexico City. "It's what inspires me. Until a few years ago, I'd never written a happy love song before. I knew about feeling sad and melancholy -- but never about feeling confident." Fans can be sure Venegas will deliver a memorable show upon her return to Los Angeles next month with the Antidoto 2007 rock en espanol fest, also featuring Los Amigos AMIGOS Advanced Mobile Integration in General Operating Systems Invisibles, Jumbo, Lucybell and Allison, on Sept. 15 at the Greek Theatre. Mixing modern rock with folk music, Venegas' use of the accordion attracts attention. "When I started playing it, it wasn't just for norteno music, it was because I loved how Los Lobos and Tom Waits used it," she said. "It's a very organic instrument. There's something magical about the strength of it." Born in Long Beach, Venegas grew up in Tijuana with a foot on both sides of the border. Through films, TV and music, she soaked up the language and culture around her. "It was easier to watch American TV than Mexican TV growing up," Venegas said. "That's how I learned English. You learn from TV as a kid." It was with her third album, "Si," that things heated up for the singer. In 2004, she picked up both a Latin Grammy and an MTV MTV in full Music Television U.S. cable television network, established in 1980 to present videos of musicians and singers performing new rock music. MTV won a wide following among rock-music fans worldwide and greatly affected the popular-music business. Latino award for the album, establishing her as a star. Her latest release, "Limon y Sal," which won a Grammy this year for best Latin pop album, is filled with songs of love and relationships gone wrong. "You need limon y sal (lime and salt) to enjoy a drink of tequila," she said. "And love is the same way. We all need the bitterness to appreciate the sweetness and intoxication intoxication, condition of body tissue affected by a poisonous substance. Poisonous materials, or toxins, are to be found in heavy metals such as lead and mercury, in drugs, in chemicals such as alcohol and carbon tetrachloride, in gases such as carbon monoxide, and ." Fred Shuster (818) 713-3676 fred.shuster@dailynews.com CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Julieta Venegas |
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