El Gato Negro Edition featuring Ruben Ramos & Friends
Led and curated by singer-songwriter and violinist Carrie Rodriguez, Laboratorio is a live performance that celebrates and explores Latine culture through world-class musicianship, visual arts, and storytelling. Presented as an annual four-part concert series, each edition showcases the renowned Laboratorio house band, headed by Rodriguez, in collaboration with a rotating lineup of distinguished guest artists
In January, Rodriguez and band return with the next edition of Laboratorio. This special installment pays tribute to Tejano legend Ruben “El Gato Negro” Ramos, marking the official release of his latest album—co-produced by Rodriguez and acclaimed producer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Sergio Mendoza. Ramos will take the stage to perform songs from the new release alongside fan favorites, joined by Rodriguez and the Laboratorio band. The evening will also feature tributes and surprise guest performances in honor of Ruben’s remarkable legacy.
This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.
Bio:
Ruben Ramos, known as El Gato Negro, is a Grammy Award-winning Tejano legend whose career spans over seven decades. A proud member of a multigenerational musical family, Ramos rose to fame as frontman of The Mexican Revolution, a band rooted in Chicano pride and cultural empowerment. In 1998, he was inducted into both the Pura Vida and Tejano Music Awards Halls of Fame. He earned his first Grammy in 1999 as part of the all-star group Los Super Seven, and a second in 2009 with The Mexican Revolution for Best Tejano Album. With two Grammy wins, countless recordings, and a public sculpture in Austin honoring his contributions, Ramos remains a defining voice in Tejano and Texas music history.
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