On a historic night at the Longhorn Backyard Amphitheater in Dallas, La Mafia and a heartfelt tribute to Emilio Navaira—performed by his sons Diego Navaira and Emilio Navaira IV—made history as the first Latino acts to take the stage at the venue. Located beside the legendary Longhorn Ballroom, a stage that has welcomed some of the biggest names in global music, the evening marked a significant cultural milestone for the city and served as the 10th anniversary for Tejano Nation Radio affiliate Fierro HD.
Leading up to the event, La Mafia had already built strong momentum with a highly successful tequila launch appearance in The Colony, where hundreds of fans gathered early, showing unwavering support and excitement for the group.
In an exclusive conversation with Tejano Nation, Óscar De La Rosa and Armando Lichtenberger Jr. shared how meaningful the night was for them. They expressed their excitement about becoming the first Latino artists to perform at the Longhorn Backyard, especially given their history with the neighboring Longhorn Ballroom, where they performed back in the 1980s. For the band, the moment represented both a full-circle experience and a new chapter in their legacy.
La Mafia perform “Estas Tocando Fuego” at Longhorn Backyard Amphitheater in Dallas, Texas, on March 28, 2026. | Credit: Armando Barraza pic.twitter.com/8NTW0Rnh93
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Óscar also revealed that he is currently working on a solo album titled Si Fueran Mías, a collection of covers featuring some of his favorite songs. The first single, “Me Gusta Estar Contigo,” is a classic written by Juan Gabriel and famously performed by Rocío Dúrcal. He shared an exclusive detail, noting that the norteño-style instrumentation on the track was recorded by Los Palominos…