Ceci Bastida Explained
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
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. 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]
Notes and References
- Web site: Ceci Bastida: Putting the Latin in L.A.. .
- Web site: This Tijuana-born singer's music is inspired by living in 'the most violent era ever'.
- News: First Person: Ceci Bastida. 2 March 2015. www.kcet.org. 12 October 2016.
- News: Julieta Venegas And Ceci Bastida: The Sisterhood At The Heart Of Mexican Rock. https://web.archive.org/web/20160311030210/http://www.mtv.com/news/2749596/julieta-venegas-and-ceci-bastida-the-sisterhood-at-the-heart-of-mexican-rock/. dead. 11 March 2016. MTV News. 12 October 2016.
- Web site: Latin Grammy nominees announced: Alejandro Sanz and Camila among top contenders [UPDATED]]. 8 September 2010. LA Times Blogs – Pop & Hiss. 12 October 2016.
- Web site: Ceci Bastida: Latin Indie in 'The Age of Violence' Public Radio International. www.pri.org. 12 October 2016.
- News: Listen To Ceci Bastida's New Single 'Un Sueño,' Inspired By Missing Ayotzinapa Students: Exclusive. Billboard. 12 October 2016.
- Web site: Ceci Bastida Makes Music For Tough Times But Don't Call Her An Activist. Yezmin Villarreal. 1 December 2016. The Fader. 29 December 2018.
