Elida Reyna met arranger Noel Hernandez at Pan American University in Edinburg, Texas to form Elida y Avante in 1991. Two years later, they released their debut CD, "Atrevete," which included the melodic ballad hit "Luna Llena." The album impressed with imaginative arrangements and Reyna's smooth, but affecting, vocals. In 1995, they signed with Tejas Records for her sophomore effort, "Algo Entero," which included the hit single, "Lagrimas De Amor." Elida scored big with a ranchero song entitled, "Duele" in 2000. She continued her upward spiral, and in 2004 her new album, "Muevete," was produced by noted Monterrey, Mexico songwriter and producer Gabriel Candiani.