Going Home
Yelba first rose to prominance on Nicaraguan television when she and her sister, Thelma, performed on a weekly series for young artists. She hopes to return to Nicaragua in the future.
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Michael: If you were to introduce an entirely new audience to the Houston Latin music scene, which three performers (besides yourself) would you recommend?
Yelba: Jeremy Garcia for his Nuevo Flamenco style on the guitar.
Orquesta Salmerum because to me they are the best in their league and Norma Zenteno beacuse she is a legend in Houston.
Michael: Which three venues would you suggest?
Yelba: Sky Bar and/or Sambuca as a more upscale place, a smaller venue like Mi Luna, and Elvia's if they want to get down and really dance salsa.
Michael: You have collaborated with many artists through the years. Who else would you like to perform with, if you were to have the opportunity?
Yelba: Mainly with the Mejia Godoy family from Nicaragua. I grew up listening to their music as a child and they deeply influenced me from an early age. This may hopefully happen in the near future.
Of course also a legend like Oscar DeLeon or Luis Miguel. A voice like Angela Carrasco or Gloria Estefan. An older group like Trio Los Panchos with their guitars and harmonies! This may never happen, but it's good to dream!
Michael: If you had to give up performing today, what would you do?
Yelba: I am most alive when I sing. I feel blessed and lucky to be a part of this great Houston music scene. If I couldn't perform any more a little part of me would wither. I would concentrate on my husband and kids - maybe one of the kids would want to perform and then.... you never know!
Michael: Is there anything you have not yet done, which you are resolved to do in the future?
Yelba: I am trying to finish my second CD -- in English this time. I want to tour foreign countries for the American troops, and I would like to perform in Nicaragua in the next few years.
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