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HERE BECAUSE OF YOUR LOVE: FOR EPIFANIA

October 12, 2026

(VEM) Valley Entertainment Monthly

Created in loving memory of my beloved Grandma Epifania Santos Soto, this song honors the love, warmth, and beautiful spirit that helped shape who I am. Though I can no longer see her, hear her voice, or hold her close, her love lives on through me and every note. For anyone who has lost someone they deeply love, the song reflects how that love remains in our hearts, memories, and the people we become.

Tracy Cruz-Lead Vocals, Songwriter, Co-Arranger / Rodney Jones-Music Producer, Co-Arranger / Marco Montoya Recording Engineer / Antone Amalbert-Mixing & Mastering Engineer / Christopher Michael Stevens-Trumpet / Nero Tindal IV-Guitar / Teri Tobin-Background Vocals, Vocal Harmony Arranger / Aaron Green-Drums / Jay Bratten-Bass / CJ Ross-Background Vocals.

WATCH HERE BECAUSE OF YOUR LOVE: FOR EPIFANIA

Born in Quezon City, Philippines, Tracy Cruz developed a deep appreciation for music and brings a vibrant blend of Soul, R&B, Jazz, and Gospel to her artistry. A multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, she is known for her expressive vocals, heartfelt storytelling, and magnetic stage presence.

Through songs about love, resilience, self-discovery, and empowerment, Tracy creates music that feels both personal and uplifting. As an independent artist, she continues to build a devoted audience through her recordings and live performances, honoring the roots of soul while adding her own distinctive voice to its story.

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Felicia Roberts took an idea, gathered a few people to reach into a minority community to highlight the positive, using a minority newspaper, the Central Valley Voice. Roberts was joined by her sisters Carolyn Williams, Alleashia Thomas, niece Hermonie Lynn Williams, nephew Ron Williams, cousin Jerald Lester, Jay Slaffey, Greg Savage, Tim Daniels, and the late J Denise Fontaine. Each individual played an important role in the birth of the newspapers. Since then, many have stood strong behind the success of the newspapers and its goal to fill a void in the Central Valley community The Central Valley Voice published its 1st issue in November 1991. Its purpose was to highlight the achievements of minorities in the Central Valley. The Voice focuses on the accomplishments of African Americans and Hispanics, giving young people role models while diminishing the stereotypical pictures of gangs, crime, and violence that permeate the minority communities. Since 1991, the Central Valley Voice has provided an important voice for the minority community throughout Madera, Merced. Stanislaus and San Joaquin counties.

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