Tejano

Description

Tejano music, also known as Tex-Mex music, is a blend of Mexican and American influences, characterized by the use of instruments like the accordion and bajo sexto, and often features a lively, danceable rhythm. It incorporates elements from various genres, including polka, ranchera, and cumbia.

History

Tejano music originated in Texas, where Mexican-American communities blended their traditional Mexican music with American influences. It gained popularity in the early 20th century and evolved over the decades, especially in the 1950s and 1960s, with the incorporation of rock and roll and country music elements. The genre reached a wider audience in the 1980s and 1990s, thanks to artists like Selena, who brought Tejano music to the mainstream.