Emerson Magaña’s ‘Tequila Time’ is a celebration of home, nature, women and tequila

Emerson Magaña’s ‘Tequila Time’ is a celebration of home, nature, women and tequila

June 11, 2026 · 25 min

About this episode

Emerson Magaña discusses his musical journey and the inspiration behind his debut album 'Tequila Time'.

Singer/songwriter Emerson Magaña’s childhood was filled with the rhythms of Central and South America. Born in Colima, Mexico, he first picked up guitar from his father. Eventually, nature, women, and tequila inspired him to write new original music. On this episode, Magana talks about his musical journey and how those songs became his debut album “Tequila Time” – an ode to his home in Mexico and his time playing at tourist resorts in the beautiful Barra de Navidad.

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