Rojo (band)

Rojo was a Christian rock band from Mexico. The band was formed in 2000 by bassist Emmanuel Espinosa, with their eponymous debut album released in 2001.

Rojo
Rojo performing
Background information
OriginMexico
GenresCCM, rock, pop
Years active2000–2012
LabelsGrupo CanZion, ReyVol
Associated actsOs Burruel, Emmanuel Y Linda
Websitewww.rojoweb.com
MembersEmmanuel Espinosa
Rubén González
Oswaldo Burruel
Linda Moreno
Emma Curiel
Past membersAnnette Moreno
Edith Sánchez

Band history

Since their youth in the early 1990s, Emmanuel Espinosa and Rubén González thought about starting their own band. By the end of the century, they recruited guitarist Oswaldo Burruel as they started to shape up a band. Finally, joined by Annette Moreno, the band Rojo was officially formed in 2000. Rojo debuted in Los Angeles, California during a Youth Congress led by Luis Enrique Espinosa, brother of Emmanuel.[1]

In 2001, they released their eponymous debut album and started touring through Latin America, United States, Spain, and Japan. During this time, lead singer Annette Moreno, decided to start a solo career and left the band. She was replaced with Emmanuel's wife, Linda.[2][3] After almost two years of touring, the band released their second album, titled 24/7 in 2003, which featured songwriting collaborations by Juan Salinas and Jesús Adrián Romero.

They followed it in 2004 with Día de Independencia. In the end of 2005, the band released their first DVD titled Pasaporte, which was followed by a compilation titled Edición Especial. The latter featured live performances, remixes, and two new songs. They also released an EP titled Navidad in the winter of 2006. They also released another live DVD titled Rojo en Vivo, recorded live during a concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

In May 2007, the band released their fourth studio album titled Con el Corazón en la Mano. They followed it with a remix album titled Remixes y Más and their third DVD titled Con el Corazón Tour.

In 2009, the band released their latest studio album titled Apasionado Por Tí.[4][5]

In 2012, Rojo decided to call it quits after twelve years as a band. Their farewell tour was named "ADios Gracias," which is a play on words for 'Goodbye' and 'Thank God.'[6] The farewell tour included cities in the United States as well as Latin America. [7] Nevertheless, they continue touring, and their most recent album was released in 2018.[8]

Band members

Current members
  • Emmanuel Espinosa - bass, vocals
  • Linda Espinosa- lead vocals
  • Oswaldo Burruel - guitars
  • Rubén González - drums
  • Emma Curiel - Keyboard

Former members
  • Annette Moreno - lead vocals (2000–2002)
  • Edith Sánchez - lead vocals, synthesizer (2002–2006)

Discography

Awards

Rojo has received several awards and nominations. Noticeably, they have won six Arpa Awards and have been nominated for three Latin Grammy Awards. In 2010, they were nominated for the first time to a GMA Dove Award.

Nuestra Música
Year Nominee / work Award Result
200324/7Teen/Youth Album of the YearWon

Premios La Conquista
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2003ThemselvesChristian Music AwardWon

Premios Arpa
Year Nominee / work Award Result
200424/7Best Album of the YearWon
Best Pop/Rock Album of the YearWon
2007"Solo Tú"Best Song of the YearWon
Con el Corazón en la ManoBest Group/Duo Album of the YearWon
2008Remixes y MásBest Group/Duo Album of the YearWon
2009Apasionado Por TíBest Album of the YearWon

Latin Grammy
Year Nominee / work Award Result
200424/7Best Christian AlbumNominated
2005Día de IndependenciaBest Christian AlbumNominated
2007Con el Corazón en la ManoBest Christian AlbumNominated

Premios Gospel Cristo Rey
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2005Día de IndependenciaBest International AlbumWon

Dove Awards
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2010Apasionado Por TíSpanish Language Album of the YearNominated
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References
  1. La Hora Ex7rema
  3. Band trajectory
  4. Rojo Biography
  5. Discography
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