About Tejano music
Tejano music is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1940s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Texas and regional Mexican.
From Wikipedia
Tejano music (Spanish: música tejana), also known as Tex-Mex music, is a popular music style fusing American and Mexican influences. Its evolution began in northern Mexico (a variation of regional Mexican music known as norteño).
It reached a larger audience in the late 20th century with the popularity of performers and groups such as Mazz, Selena, La Mafia, Ram Herrera, La Sombra, Elida Reyna, Elsa García, Laura Canales, Intocable, Jay Perez, Emilio Navaira, Esteban "Steve" Jordan, Shelly Lares, David Lee Garza y Los Musicales, Jennifer Peña and La Fiebre.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tejano music?
Tejano music is a music genre that emerged in United States in the 1940s. It is usually classed as a form of music of Texas and regional Mexican.
Where and when did Tejano music originate?
Tejano music originated in United States in the 1940s.