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The enthusiasm and vibrancy never fail to generate sparks on their self-produced debut album. New York City transplant Joseph Wohletz, whose credentials include stints with Ray Barretto, The Cesta All-Stars, and Bobby Rodrigues Y La Compañia, takes the Eddie Palmieri vehicle ‘Puerto Rico’ to a new level, interpreting the melody with a bold brassy passion. Yet it’s Govea with his button-row accordion who steals the show with vallenato-pounding riffs pouring out a joy that sings on Colombian faves like ‘La Gota Fria’…It’s a fun-filled effort that will delight any dancing requirement. (Latin Beat Magazine, March 1997)

Susan Peña and Miguel Govea and their two daughters, Rene and Cecilia, often perform these fun and educational selections for children in San Francisco’s public schools and libraries. Interactive elements include clapping, call and response, tongue-twister, dance, and hand gestures. Most of the material is Mexican or American folk-based, and includes: cumbia, huapango, son jarocho, vals, and Appalachian folk. The sound is upbeat and fun, inviting listener participation.

Exciting and beautiful Mexican, Tex-Mex, Colombian and original music featuring punchy 3-row button accordion and traditional acoustic instruments played by La Familia Peña-Govea.

" stone cold conjunto norteño... the family who plays together stays together, and René is demonstrating some serious talent on the squeezebox. If corridos and dusty border classics are your thing, don’t miss this one!" (San Francisco Bay Guardian, 1-24-2001)