Santiago Jimenez Jr
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Posted on Sun Jun 4, 2017
Thank you to all of our artists, supporters, sponsors, fans, Miller Outdoor Theater and Texas Folklife crew who made the 28th annual Accordion Kings & Queens an incredible success! Enjoy some select photos of the event courtesy of David Dodd. Didn't grab a shirt at the show? Limited edition AKQ 2017 t-shirts are available on our Square marketplace store: ... -
Posted on Mon May 1, 2017
Texas Folklife Announces 28th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert in Houston on June 3 ( Article )
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Posted on Tue Jan 17, 2017
Texas Folklife Assigned Ticket Info:Texas Folklife assigned tickets will end at 12:00noon on Saturday June 3rd. Become a member or renew your annual membership before 12:00noon on 6/3 to received assigned covered seating for Accordion Kings & Queens 2017 at Houston's Miller Outdoor Theatre! Texas Folklife Presents: 28th Annual Accordion Kings &... -
Posted on Mon Oct 28, 2013
Yesterday Cristina Balli and I met up with Dust to Digital founder Lance Ledbetter at Carnitas Uruapan in San Antonio's West Side, where legendary accordionist Santiago Jimenez, Jr. plays conjunto each week. Ledbetter was in the Central Texas area for the Austin Record Convention, where he featured Dust to Digital's extensive catalogue of regional folk and traditional music... -
Posted on Wed Oct 23, 2013
Conjunto Music What is Conjunto Style Accordion? The Spanish word conjunto refers not only to a musical style but also to the group of musicians that plays that style. On any weekend, conjunto can be heard from car stereos, juke boxes, bars, dance halls, and community centers across South Texas. Formerly little-known outside the circle of working-class Mexicanos who... -
Posted on Tue Dec 7, 2010
Announcing a year of celebrations, a look back at accomplishments, and launch of the next 25 years Austin, Texas – Celebrating its 25th year presenting and preserving the diverse cultures and living heritage of the Lone Star State, Texas Folklife announces a year of outstanding programs and anniversary festivities. The non-profit organization, founded in 1984, honors the authentic...