About This Concert
Pepe Aguilar is recognized as the voice of a generation of Mexican music and an icon in the Latin American music industry. With over 20 billion streams, 15 million records sold, 4 Grammy Awards, 5 Latin Grammys, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, he has captivated audiences worldwide with his powerful voice and dynamic performances, honoring tradition while constantly evolving the genre. Get ready for an unforgettable evening blending mariachi, ranchera, and more as Pepe Aguilar performs live with the Houston Symphony.
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Friday, Aug. 28
7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall
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7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall
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Friday, Aug. 28
7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall
Saturday, Aug. 29
7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall
Artists

Enrico Lopez-Yañez
Conductor
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Pepe Aguilar
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Sponsors
Sippi and Ajay Khurana
Presenting Sponsor
Extras
Additional Information
Doors Open:
60 mins. pre-concert
Prelude:
No Prelude
Duration
Approx. 120 mins
Intermission
20 mins.
Age Limit
Age 4+
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Pepe Aguilar
José Antonio “Pepe” Aguilar Jiménez was born on August 7, 1968, in San Antonio, Texas, during a tour by his legendary parents, Antonio Aguilar and Flor Silvestre. He was raised in Zacatecas, Mexico, and made his musical debut at age three, accompanying his father onstage at Madison Square Garden. In his teenage years, he explored rock music and led a band called Equs before returning to regional Mexican music. His solo career began in 1989 with Pepe Aguilar con Tambora, followed by Recuérdame Bonito in 1992, produced by Joan Sebastian. He rose to fame in 1998 with Por Mujeres Como Tú, which became a massive hit across Latin America. In 1999, he released Por el Amor de Siempre, featuring covers of 1970s classics, solidifying his artistic standing.
Throughout his career, he has released over 30 solo albums and about 38 total including collaborations and reissues.
Pepe has sold more than 13 million records worldwide.
He has won four Grammy Awards and five Latin Grammy Awards for albums like Por Una Mujer Bonita and Historias de Mi Tierra. He has also received 19 Premio Lo Nuestro awards and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
In 2005 and 2006, he won Grammys for Historias de Mi Tierra as Best Mexican/ Mexican-American Album.
In 2007, 100% Mexicano earned him another Grammy in the same category.
His 2012 album Bicentenario earned him further acclaim and another Grammy.
In 2025, he launched Mi Suerte Es Ser Mexicano, continuing his tribute to Mexican tradition, and his passion for the national sport, the Charreria.
Through his legacy, Pepe Aguilar has become one of the most influential figures in regional Mexican music—honoring tradition while constantly evolving the genre.
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José Antonio “Pepe” Aguilar Jiménez nació el 7 de agosto de 1968 en San Antonio, Texas, durante una gira de sus legendarios padres, Antonio Aguilar y Flor Silvestre, y fue criado en Zacatecas, México Debutó musicalmente a los tres años, acompañando a su padre en el escenario del Madison Square Garden.
En su adolescencia mostró interés por el rock, incluso lideró una banda llamada Equsantes de volver al regional mexicano Su carrera como solista comenzó en 1989, con Pepe Aguilar con Tambora, y en 1992 lanzó Recuérdame Bonito, producido por Joan Sebastian Alcanzó gran éxito en 1998 con Por Mujeres Como Tú, disco que lo catapultó a la fama en América Latina
En 1999 presentó Por el Amor de Siempre, con versiones de clásicos de los 70, lo que consolidó su posición artística
Durante su trayectoria ha lanzado más de 30 álbumes como solista, y alrededor de 38 si se incluyen colaboraciones y reediciones
Hasta mayo de 2024 había producido 38 discos y grabado 34 como solista.
Ha vendido más de 13 millones de discos en todo el mundo.
Ha obtenido cuatro premios Grammy y cinco Latin Grammy, incluyendo por Por una
mujer bonita y Historias de mi tierra También ha sido galardonado con 19 premios Lo
Nuestro y cuenta con una estrella en el Paseo de la Fama de Hollywood
En 2005 y 2006 ganó Grammys por Historias de mi tierra (album ranchero/mexicano)
En 2007 su disco 100% Mexicano también se llevó el Grammy al Mejor Álbum Mexicano‑Americano
En 2012, su álbum Bicentenario le valió otro Grammy, consolidándolo como referente del género
En 2025 estrenó Mi suerte es ser mexicano, continuando su compromiso con la tradición mexicana y expresando su pasión por el deporte nacional, la charreria.
Con esta trayectoria, Pepe Aguilar ha logrado consolidarse como uno de los artistas más importantes de la música regional mexicana, honrando su legado y reinventando el género.