We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Ricky Valido . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Ricky below.
Ricky , thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear the backstory behind a risk you’ve taken – whether big or small, walk us through what it was like and how it ultimately turned out.
I have taken the risk of becoming a full time touring singer, songwriter, guitarist and performing artist. It has been a gamble but I have put my art and creative endeavors ahead of everything else in my life. It has been rewarding to take this risk and navigate the music industry as an independent and self contained artist.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
For folks who may have not read about me before. I am a full time recording artist, singer, songwriter, performer and actor. I am very passionate about my craft, my community and also an avid wildlife and nature. I started off on my music journey after being gifted a nylon six string acoustic guitar by my great grandmother at the age of eight. After that it was countless guitar lessons, practice, listening to records, song writing and playing live shows anywhere I could. I am most proud of the style I have been able to develop over the years as an artist and also the fan base that I have been able to cultivate. I believe as a Latino (Cuban-American) Country Music Artist/Band I am able to take my music to other generations and backgrounds. I Truly believe that I am a trail blazer and an innovator of the style and genre.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
The most rewarding aspect of being an artist/creative is brining the visions that i have on my mind, heart, and soul to life. Whether that is songs, visual art, or music videos. I believe that being able to bring my visons to life is the most rewarding experience. Also, being able to connect to a fan or an audience of fans through my art is so rewarding. Moving people through my songs and being able to connect with them is amazing. I want people to listen to my records and attend my live shows leaving them with a gift. A gift of emotion, promise, and inspiration.
Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
My goal as a country music artist is to bring my brand of music to an international audience. I also hope to write and create music in the Spanish language. I hope to bring my unique take on country Western to Spain, Latin America and my Spanish speaking audience. By incorporating my interesting personal history, backstory, roots, and heritage to my music and taking it to a world wide audience. I also hope to expand horizons as an actor, book writer, producer and director.
Contact Info:
- Website: RickyValido.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RickyValido/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickyvalido/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickyvalido
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/THERICKYVALIDOMUSIC
- Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3doMInhEAecujhwIpEcUr0?si=gKM-_KZ_Q1S7O7PuJwsBgg
Image Credits
Please provide photo credit to Kelly Rostran (Miami Photographer Visual Arts) her company filmfor.u