Eduardo Martinez
THE FESTIVA INTERVIEW: Little Joe Y La Familia
On Saturday night, Little Joe y La Familia will headline a Tejano showcase that will also feature Jimmy Edwards, Joe Bravo, Aviso Band and Lucky Joe. The show, which will take place at the Pharr Events Center, will be a celebration of Little Joe’s 50…
Voice behind one of Valley’s most memorable musical acts remains as strong as ever
Preserving family memories is very important to Delia Gutierrez Pineda. She remembers exactly where she came from and the life she’s lead thanks to the great people who have surrounded her. Many people remember her charming nature and her great…
Tejano legend Juanita Garcia reflects on prolific career
Juanita Garcia still remembers how she felt when she was five years old. Born and raised in McAllen, she always wanted to be singing her heart out. Unfortunately her parents were very strict and they didn’t appreciate her singing at the time.”Today,…
A look back at tejano frontman Simon Reyes
As a young child living in Weslaco, it was obvious what Simon Reyes intended to do with his life. The son of Simon Sr. and Juanita Reyes, he would grow up having a passion for music. He was influenced by his grandfather, a full time musician, early…
Guitarist Ramiro Cavazos reflects on long career in tejano music
On South 23rd Street in McAllen, you will find a small charming music shop named RyN Music Store. Upon entering the music shop, you’ll see it packed with a varied selection of regional Spanish music. You’ll see the walls covered with photographs,…