The most important aspect of Tejano music is that it is American music that comes specifically from Texas. It is NOT Latin music that originated in the Caribbean or South America, and it is NOT a Texas branch of Mexican music. Tejano music is American music that originated in Texas by Texans, and it has its own set of rules. It is a blend that includes elements of Rock, Blues, Country, and Rhythm & Blues that are combined with influences from Mexican mariachi music and German polka.
Freddy Fender? You mean that Mexican fella? No, I mean the Southern musical pioneer from Texas who served in the U.S. Marines, and successfully merged Tejano music with Country music in the 1970’s. Freddy Fender was the Elvis of Tejano music, and he deserves much more recognition than he ever gets.
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