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0:00/4:10
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Tell Me I'm The One 4:070:00/4:07
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Cumbia Black Pearl 2:580:00/2:58
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Cartas Marcadas 4:470:00/4:47
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Por Una Mujer Casada 3:430:00/3:43
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Tennessee Whiskey 5:210:00/5:21
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Cuatro Caminos 3:490:00/3:49
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Sing a Song 3:350:00/3:35
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Volver 5:100:00/5:10
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La Tracionera 2:590:00/2:59
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En El Mistico 3:210:00/3:21
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If You Need Me 3:560:00/3:56
About Us
Ruben Barreras Jr, plays alto/ tenor saxaphone, sings background vocals and is the leader of Black Pearl Band NM. Ruben started playing saxophone at the age of ten and he also plays accordion, bass guitar, guitar, trumpet, and keyboard. Ruben has played with several New Mexico bands such as Los Musicos De Cristo, Expression, The Albuquerque Police Department Band "The Force", and Latin Society. Ruben's musical influences include his father Ruben Barreras Sr.( Musicos De Cristo), George Strait, Little Joe, Jimmy Edwards, Kool and the Gang, and KC and the Sunshine Band.
Paul Marquez plays alto, baritone, and tenor saxophone. Paul started playing saxophone in elementary school and was inspired by his father and grandfather. Paul has performed with the bands Los Enamorados, Reunido and Crossroads. Paul’s musical influences are the classic orquesta Tejano bands (The Latin Breed, Tortilla Factory, Sunny Ozuna and The Royal Jesters) and the funk stylings of Tower of Power. Paul has been part of the NM music scene for over three decades.
Martin Valdez plays bass guitar.
Alvin (Al) Suazo is our lead vocalist and also sings background. Al play light percussion and harmonica. Al started playing music at 33 years old. Al has played with Those Guys Band and Rebel Soul Band. Al's musical influences are 70s 80s, and 90s Country, Tiny Morrie, Little Joe, The Eagles...Most Recently; Tortilla Factory, Latin Breed, Liberty Band, and Ruben Ramos.
Roger Saiz begin playing drums at the age of 15 years old. He has played with various bands throughout the years. Those bands include: Purple Haze, Kool Brass, Tiempo, Crossroads, The Duke City Boys, Lumbre and now The Black Pearl Band of New Mexico. He also had the honor in playing with Al Muniz, Johnny Hernandez and Jerry Lopez while performing with Crossroads. His musical influences are John David Garibaldi of Tower of Power and Aaron Holler, former drummer for Jay Perez.
Rafael Nunez started playing instruments at 12 yrs old. He plays guitar,bass, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, sitar. He has been a musician for nearly 30 years. He has played with Shotgun Alice, David & Co., The James Douglas Show, Micky Cruz Band, Taxi Dancer, Revenge, Darkness Falls, Picoso, and Baracutanga. His musical influences are, his teacher Steve Vai, Eddie Van Halen, Randy Rhoades, Eric Johnson, Jimmy Page, Pat Metheny, Norman Brown, Angus Young, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix. Joe Satriani, Charlie Parker, Wes Montgomery, My father David Nunez.
Nick Stordahl plays lead trumpet.
Tyler Harringon plays 2nd trumpet.
Leroy Montoya plays keyboard, accordion, & vocals.
Linda Corriz-Barreras-Manager of Black Pearl Band NM
Jimmy Barela- Stage Crew