Category Archives: Interviews

Rancho Alegre Interview – David Lee Garza

Much has been made of the decline of Tejano, and more than a few groups that made it big back in the 80s and 90s have either broken up quietly, faded into obscurity, limited their activity, melted down publicly, or … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre Interview – Ram Herrera

If you ask any Tejano music fan to list some of the most popular performers in the industry, Ram Herrera will be near the top of the list. He hardly has to use his last name anymore, “Ram” is usually enough. … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre Interview – Crystal N Crew

Crystal N Crew is one of the youngest groups in conjunto today. With all members under the age of 17, the family band from Pasadena includes Crystal Garcia on bajo sexto, Jose Garcia on accordion, and Lily Garcia on drums. … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre Interview – Julian L. Fernandez of Los Texas Wranglers

Julian Limon Fernandez of Los Texas Wranglers has worked really hard to keep Conjunto alive in Austin. Along with bandmates Sonny Trujillo (accordion), Amador Salazar (bass, vocals), Junior Sandoval (bajo sexto, vocals), Tim Torres (saxophone, vocals), Joyce Adams (vocals), and … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre Interview – Mario and Betty Barajas of Conjunto Baraja de Oro

Conjunto Baraja de Oro is one of the hottest bands going these days. Affectionately known as Conjunto BDO or simply BDO, North Texas husband and wife duo Mario and Betty Barajas are taking the conjunto world by storm, boasting multiple … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre Interview – Rick De La Rosa

Rick De La Rosa has conjunto running through his veins. The family name alone evokes the sights and sounds of his father Alfredo, his uncles Tony and Adan, and his aunt Eva, and their rich history building and dominating the … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre News: What are we up to?

Hello everyone…wondering what we’re up to? What are we NOT up to, is the question. We just got back from a whirlwind interview trip  Houston, Corpus, Refugio, Laredo and San Antonio where we interviewed some legendary performers and up and … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre Interview – Little Joe

The “King of the Brown Sound” is a fitting nickname for Little Joe Hernandez. The music he has played over his storied career has blended together everything from mariachi, orquesta, conjunto, country, doo-wop, Sinatra-style standards, jazz, rock, salsa, and whatever … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre Interview – Siggno

Siggno is probably the hottest band in Tejano music right now. They won Best Album at this year’s Tejano Music Awards for their most recent album, Lo Que Me Dejaste, and front man Jesse Turner took home back to back … Continue reading

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Rancho Alegre Interview – Mingo Saldivar

What can you say about Mingo Saldivar? Dubbed “The Dancing Cowboy,” because of his inimitable, engaging, passionate  performance style, Mingo has been entertaining audiences all over the world (including Africa!) for over 50 years. Most recently, he was recognized by … Continue reading

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