
Ruth and Emilia began working together on their first children’s album, Me and the Kids when Emilia was only 3 years old. Together they have performed and recorded several award-winning, BILLBOARD-charting albums in a variety of genres, including classical, new age and world music.
Both Ruth Weber and Emilia Lopez-Yañez perform internationally and work as music performers and educators in their communities. Emilia’s beautiful voice and oboe playing have been featured on award-winning albums from artists around the world in a variety of styles and genres. In addition, she has done commercials, voice-overs and studio work. Ruth’s songs have won awards in the Global Music Awards, Shalshalet Music Festival, John Lennon Songwriting Awards, Music City Song Festival, The New York Pro/Am Music Awards, etc. Her songs have been performed by symphonies, choirs, and solo artists. They appear in print music, choral music collections, and in award-winning films. Her song, We're Gonna Be Legendary, was the S.D. Unified School District's theme song for 2020.
Both Ruth Weber and Emilia Lopez-Yañez perform internationally and work as music performers and educators in their communities. Emilia’s beautiful voice and oboe playing have been featured on award-winning albums from artists around the world in a variety of styles and genres. In addition, she has done commercials, voice-overs and studio work. Ruth’s songs have won awards in the Global Music Awards, Shalshalet Music Festival, John Lennon Songwriting Awards, Music City Song Festival, The New York Pro/Am Music Awards, etc. Her songs have been performed by symphonies, choirs, and solo artists. They appear in print music, choral music collections, and in award-winning films. Her song, We're Gonna Be Legendary, was the S.D. Unified School District's theme song for 2020.

Enrico Lopez-Yañez began performing with Ruth and Emilia in the group, Me and the Kids when he was 8 years old. Enrico is now an accomplished conductor, composer, arranger and producer, having recorded and performed on countless award-winning albums and film scores. He is presently Principal Pops Conductor of the Nashville Symphony, Pacific Symphony, and Principal Conductor of the Dallas Symphony Presents, following two seasons as Assistant Conductor with the Omaha Symphony. Enrico is owner of AudioFreakuency Studios and served as principal arranger and musician on both Ruth and Emilia albums. Enrico was the 2023 recipient of the Mexicanos Distinguidos award. For further information visit enricolopezyanez.com
The Center Children’s Chorus is an Endorsed Program of The California Center for the Arts, Escondido. The program is made up of choirs from 3 different age groups. The group performing on this album is the Arioso choir, ages 9-11, directed by Dana Stanford. The choral program offers performing experiences, a chance to learn music literacy, and a place to learn about music in a positive environment developing a child’s natural singing ability.
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Additional Featured Artists:
Ruth and Emilia are grateful to the many amazing musicians who have played on their albums, and to our wonderful graphic designer, Suzanne Parlett, of Parlett Design, who created all the artwork for their CDs, booklets and website.
Musicians:
Guitars: George Varghese
Harmonica: Jelly Roll Johnson
Brass: Daniel Flam
Trumpet: Jose Sibaja
Upright Bass: Michael Rinne
Drums: Dan Needham
Saxophone: Jimmy Bowland
Harmonica: Jelly Roll Johnson
The Disciple Singers Choir
Costumes and Props:
John Weber
Ruth and Emilia are grateful to the many amazing musicians who have played on their albums, and to our wonderful graphic designer, Suzanne Parlett, of Parlett Design, who created all the artwork for their CDs, booklets and website.
Musicians:
Guitars: George Varghese
Harmonica: Jelly Roll Johnson
Brass: Daniel Flam
Trumpet: Jose Sibaja
Upright Bass: Michael Rinne
Drums: Dan Needham
Saxophone: Jimmy Bowland
Harmonica: Jelly Roll Johnson
The Disciple Singers Choir
Costumes and Props:
John Weber