What happens if you mix Nancy Sanchez’s Chicanx sounds and female empowerment with The Rumba Madre’s world rhythms and social parodies? Well, you get “Vivir Sin Ti,” the wittiest rendition of a Beatles’ song to date.
“Vivir Sin Ti” was produced by David Vila Diéguez (The Rumba Madre) and Nancy Sánchez and it comes with a parodic video in which a woman puts a man that won’t take “no” for an answer in his place
When we listen to some of our most cherished love songs—be it boleros, rancheras, or pop music—we hardly ever realize the gender dynamics present in most of their lyrics. Typically, we find a male voice that professes his love for a certain woman whose opinion and preference we know nothing about. This is precisely the case with “I’ve Just Seen a Face” by The Beatles, the song The Rumba Madre and Nancy Sánchez used as inspiration for “Vivir Sin Ti.”
In “I’ve Just Seen a Face,” Paul McCartney tells us that he just saw the face of the perfect girl for him. However, we never get to hear if the girl is interested or not. Does she share his sentiment? Is Paul McCartney the perfect guy for her? In “Vivir Sin Ti”, The Rumba Madre and Nancy Sanchez subvert this dynamic by not only including but centering a female voice that replies to the male’s love confession—rejecting the guy repeatedly…
While David Vila Diéguez expresses his love for the girl, Nancy Sánchez tells him time and time again that she is not interested and that he should leave her alone. This rejection is especially frustrating for David when in the middle of the song Nancy and him have a conversation that leaves him in tears. In addition to this, in “Vivir Sin Ti” Nancy and David present a Spanish translation of the lyrics written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney as an attempt to spark conversations about sexism, consent, and toxic masculinities among the Spanish speaking community.
Musically speaking, “Vivir Sin Ti” is a mix of Mexican and Norteño sonorities with punk guitars and a punk spirit that it is noticeable all throughout the song. One can hear nylon string guitars, violins, a very energetic drumbeat, and even a Cuban tres, all tastefully blended into a very unique and original sound. In this same line, it is also noteworthy how Nancy Sanchez’s sweet vocals contrast with David Vila Diéguez’s husky style creating a perfect balance of aggressiveness and harmony.
“Vivir Sin Ti” was produced by David Vila Diéguez (The Rumba Madre) and Nancy Sánchez and it comes with a parodic video in which a woman puts a man that won’t take “no” for an answer in his place
When we listen to some of our most cherished love songs—be it boleros, rancheras, or pop music—we hardly ever realize the gender dynamics present in most of their lyrics. Typically, we find a male voice that professes his love for a certain woman whose opinion and preference we know nothing about. This is precisely the case with “I’ve Just Seen a Face” by The Beatles, the song The Rumba Madre and Nancy Sánchez used as inspiration for “Vivir Sin Ti.”
In “I’ve Just Seen a Face,” Paul McCartney tells us that he just saw the face of the perfect girl for him. However, we never get to hear if the girl is interested or not. Does she share his sentiment? Is Paul McCartney the perfect guy for her? In “Vivir Sin Ti”, The Rumba Madre and Nancy Sanchez subvert this dynamic by not only including but centering a female voice that replies to the male’s love confession—rejecting the guy repeatedly…
While David Vila Diéguez expresses his love for the girl, Nancy Sánchez tells him time and time again that she is not interested and that he should leave her alone. This rejection is especially frustrating for David when in the middle of the song Nancy and him have a conversation that leaves him in tears. In addition to this, in “Vivir Sin Ti” Nancy and David present a Spanish translation of the lyrics written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney as an attempt to spark conversations about sexism, consent, and toxic masculinities among the Spanish speaking community.
Musically speaking, “Vivir Sin Ti” is a mix of Mexican and Norteño sonorities with punk guitars and a punk spirit that it is noticeable all throughout the song. One can hear nylon string guitars, violins, a very energetic drumbeat, and even a Cuban tres, all tastefully blended into a very unique and original sound. In this same line, it is also noteworthy how Nancy Sanchez’s sweet vocals contrast with David Vila Diéguez’s husky style creating a perfect balance of aggressiveness and harmony.
With equally sarcastic and committed lyrics, The Rumba Madre mixes Iberic-American sounds and the irreverence of the 20th century avant-garde movement with more contemporary styles such as punk and trap to present a fresh and very original project in which the experience of the Latinx community becomes paramount.
The band finished recording their first album, PRISIONES Y FUGAS, in 2020, under the experienced guidance of multi-GRAMMY winning composer, producer, and engineer Iván Gutiérrez Carrasquillo (Calle 13, SOJA, Cultura Profética). Other people that also collaborated in the album are Alfredo Espinoza “Mañito Jr” (Pamir Guanchez, “El Moreno Michael”, etc.), Dominik Gryzbon (Elton John, Iggy Azalea, Zac Brown Band, Ozzy Osbourne), Emilio Ferraro (Cuatro Pesos de Propina, etc.), Cristine Diez Correa a.k.a. “La Diez” (Zurda Music) and the producer and multi-instrumentalist Kiko Negrón (Kike Pavón, Tony Melendez, etc.).
Nancy Sanchez is a Mexican-American songwriter and performer. She is also an award-winning vocalist. Born in Toluca Mexico, then making her home in the United States as a young girl, her music is a reflection of two cultures. You will hear elements of Mexican Folkloric, Latin Alternative, Pop & Jazz in her live set.
Nancy ‘s most recent full-length album is LA GRAN CIVILIZACIÓN. The mariachi-inspired, Latinx artist’s second album to-date includes eleven songs featuring a mix of styles that Nancy calls “Mexican-American Art Pop”. Nancy represents a new voice in the world of ranchera music, providing a first-person, woman’s perspective within a historically male-dominated genre.
LA GRAN CIVILIZACIÓN features a collaboration with Latin Grammy-winning all-female mariachi band Flor De Toloache on “Puerta Del Sol” (versión mariachi). Nancy also collaborates with the all-female mariachi group Mariachi Las Colibrí on the song “Que Te Perdone Dios”, featuring an arrangement by Pepe Martinez Jr of the legendary group Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan. The album also includes a collaboration with La Voz USA standout Raymundo on “In Other Words”, which is also the title track of a feature film by filmmakers Patrick Perez and Cristina Nava. Los Angeles favorites Cuñao, Kennedy Center Artist Fellow MC Olmeca, and Mexico City-based, alt-rock singer-songwriter Madame Récamier also make appearances on the album.
