Tejano Music: Has It Evolved or Stayed The Same?
If you grew up in Texas or the surrounding States you may have heard the likes of Little Joe, Grupo Mazz, Pio Trevino, Laura Canales and recognize them as some of the founding members of Tejano music. Now there are more that founded the genre but that isn't what I am disputing, I would like to know if the genre has evolved or has it stayed the same? I remember growing up in a house that supported this music because one of our own was professionally providing for himself by playing on many stages throughout Texas. The love for the music grew strong and throughout the 80's and 90's it was catching on like wildfire. Many were seeing success through this genre and it grew to not only a musical category but a culture. There were artists who wanted to be a part of this Texas born genre in their home states and it was "cool" to be known as a Tejano Artist. There was a pivotal time in Tejano music that caused for the genre to spiral downward and in the eyes of many to com...