Elektro Kumbia

Elektro Kumbia are an American musical group from Corpus Christi, Texas, who play Mexican cumbia. The group was created by A.B. Quintanilla in 2016; it is the third band formed by Quintanilla, following Kumbia Kings and Kumbia All Starz.

Elektro Kumbia
OriginCorpus Christi, Texas, United States
GenresCumbia, pop, electronic
Years active2016–present
LabelsDEL
Associated actsKumbia All Starz, Kumbia Kings
MembersA.B. Quintanilla
Alfonso Ramirez
Zuriel Ramirez
Ramon Vargas
Nick Banda
Ruben Rea
Lissenne "Liz" Juárez
Saul Cisneros, Jr.

Biography

A.B. Quintanilla previously created two bands, Kumbia Kings in 1999 and Kumbia All Starz in 2006. On June 16, 2016, it was announced A.B. Quintanilla had signed with DEL Records.[1] On June 20, 2016, A.B. Quintanilla announced he will be forming a new band called Elektro Kumbia. Many members who were part of Kumbia All Starz during that time went on to join Quintanilla on his new band.[2][3]

Band members
Current members
  • A.B. Quintanilla – Leader, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals, Producer (2016–present)
  • Alfonso Ramirez – Vocalist (2016–present)
  • Zuriel Ramirez – Vocalist (2016–present)
  • Ramon Vargas – Vocalist (2016–present)
  • Nicholas "Nick" Banda – Keyboards (2016–present)
  • Ruben Rea – Guitar (2016–present)
  • Lissenne "Liz" Juárez – Congas, Percussion, Backing Vocals (2016–present)
  • Saul Cisneros, Jr. – Drums (2016–present)

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

References
  1. "AB Quintanilla firma con Del Records". Univision. June 16, 2016.
  2. "Meet Elektro Kumbia: 13 Things To Know About A.B. Quintanilla's New Musical Group". Latin Times. June 22, 2016.
  3. "AB Quintanilla regresa a los escenarios con Elektro Kumbia". People en Español. June 17, 2016.
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