Meet Accordionist/Singer Silvia Navarro
July 1st 2021
Rita Davidson Barnea, Editor Accordion USA News


Video 1: Our new “Toxica” music video is out! Grupo Imagen performs “La Toxica”
Video 2: Grupo Imagen at Tejano Conjunto Festival 2015
Talented accordionist/musician Silvia Navarro was born in Big Spring, TX. Silvia shares, “I’ve always loved music as far back as I can remember. I come from a musical family of musicians and song writers. I learned to play the guitar when I was about 11 years old. I always had an interest in learning to play the accordion. My dad bought me a 2 line accordion when I was about 13 and I learned to play by ear.
My parents had several musical friends who had a great part in me learning music. I joined my first band when I was 14, a local Tejano band in Big Spring. About a year later my family formed a musical band in which I played the accordion, one of my sisters played the bass, my brother the guitar and my other sister sang. My mom also sang in the band.
We moved to south Texas when I was 15 and we continued our family band for a few years. Since then I’ve lived in Corpus Christi, TX and have been involved in several musical projects including my current band Grupo Imagen. My sister is the bass player, my husband is the manager/promoter and I play the accordion. I’ve had the privilege of working with several talented musicians and vocalists throughout the years as part of Grupo Imagen which is a Tejano/Conjunto band out of Corpus Christ, TX, a predominantly all woman band!
As a band we’ve recorded several songs, we’ve produced several musical videos and continue to play live shows. We won the Tejano Music Award for best new group in 2015. We have written, produced and recorded several original songs throughout our career. My sister, mom and I are song writers for the band. We are currently working on an album that will also include a song written by one of my brothers. I have also recently developed a recording studio where I will be recording all of our music and eventually other artists as well. I am grateful for my musical ability because it’s the only way I can truly communicate and connect with other people. In so many ways my music is my voice. I’m grateful to be part of such an amazing team (Grupo Imagen) and I’m thankful for the support I receive from my family and friends especially my husband.”
Amelia Gomez is the bass player for Grupo Imagen as well as one of the song writers and co-producers. Amelia shares, “Music has always played a role in our family. I remember my family singing songs as we worked in the cotton fields of Big Spring, TX as a child. When I was 13 my sister, Silvia, taught me how to play the bass guitar. In 2001 I wrote my first song entitled “Dano”. I remember it just flowing out of me and onto the paper.
I have always loved writing but had never written a song before that. It wasn’t until 2013 that I joined Grupo Imagen and “Dano” was recorded. Putting the feeling of the love and support that we have received with Grupo Imagen is impossible but know that we are truly blessed and appreciative of every one of you. Thank you.”
AWW wishes Silvia and her musical family continuing successes in all their musical projects!
For further information: silvianavarro361@gmail.com
