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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
Playlist Updated!
Added some new tracks to the playlist today, with more to come! That’s Crazy – Los Texas Wranglers Yerba Mala – Carlos Guzman y Los Fabulosos 4 4 Aces Special – Los Cuatro Aces Un Deseo – Tejano Highway 281 … 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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Tagged hernandez, interview, king of brown sound, la familia, las nubes, latinaires, little joe, tejano, temple
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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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Tagged conjunto, elida reyna, jesse turner, lo que me dejaste, norteno, seguin, SIGGNO, tejano, tejano music awards
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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
Featured on NPR’s All Things Considered!
That’s right! Rancho Alegre Radio’s own Baldomero “El Parrandero” Cuellar and Conjunto music at the Austin Moose Lodge was heard nationwide TONIGHT (9/11/12) on NPR’s All Things Considered. A very brief snapshot of Conjunto music in Austin. From small things, … Continue reading
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Tagged austin music map, conjunto, kut, moose lodge, npr, public radio, texas music matters
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Rancho Alegre Interview – Chano Cadena
Chano Cadena is a Texas music legend, pure and simple. Recognized for his longevity and technical skill, he is admired by fans and colleagues alike. A hall of famer several times over, he has played and toured with all of … Continue reading
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Tagged accordion, alice, chano cadena, conjunto, interview, robstown, ruben naranjo
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Rancho Alegre Interview – Conjunto Romo
As the traditional audience ages, everyone’s talking about how to get young people to listen to Conjunto and Tejano music. Kyle, Texas, has an answer with Conjunto Romo. Meet Navor Romo…bassist, bandleader and vocalist. Together, he and his sons Cedrick … Continue reading
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Tagged cedrick romo, conjunto romo, jj romo, los little rascals, navor romo, noe romo
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Rancho Alegre Interviews – Jesse y Beto Duran y Los Aguilillas
Back in the 80s, Jesse y Beto Duran y Los Aguilillas had a massive hit with El Soltero Apasionado, a waltz that took them all over Texas and was frequently requested (and graciously played) multiple times per show. With various … Continue reading
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Tagged interview, jesse y beto duran, los aguilillas, rancho alegre
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Rancho Alegre Interviews – Ruben Rivera
During our interview tour of the Valley in October, we stopped in Alice, Texas, and talked with Ruben Rivera, a former member of Ruben Naranjo y Los Gamblers and Los Nobles. He now brings his beautiful voice to his own … Continue reading
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