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Tejano (Texas)

DESCRIPTION: Tejano is a modernized, hybrid Latin style strongly rooted in the conjunto and norteño music popular in the region near the U.S./Mexico border, although it isn't quite the same thing. It was developed by working-class Mexican-Americans living in Texas -- hence the name, which is the Spanish word for "Texan" and became the accepted term for the music in the early '80s. Bandleader Beto Villa was a pivotal figure in the music's birth, adding instrumentation and song structures (i.e. ranchera, ... Read More

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SHOWDOWN (by Jeremy Sherman )

Western / Mexican style ballad. Shoot out at the OK Corrall! Twangy electric, Spanish guitars, church bell. Builds in stages over 3 choruses. Latin Music, Tejano

Play	Edit Type	Catalog Id	Min:Sec	Tempo	Control
	Full Track	281562	02:00

MULTICULTURAL FOLK DANCE 2:51 (by The Music Bakery )

Up-Tempo: A lively international piece combining Tejano rhythms with festive accordion and guitars. It’s equally useful as a European polka or a Mexican folk dance. Instrumental, Latin Music, Tejano

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	Full Track	280229	02:54	Medium Fast

COMMON GROUND (by George Abbott ) Composed: 2000

Instrumental guitar track with a shadows feel but modern edge.Once ground belonged to everyone but money talks. tv documentary film, Instrumental, Latin Music, Tejano. This Track Licensable Exclusively At This Web Site!

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	Full Track	377164	03:09	Medium

BLUE TEJANO SKY (by Lee FitzSimmons ) Composed: 2009

This easy going groove is delicately layered with several pleasant layers of ethnic sounds including a stunning Spanish guitar solo near the middle of the track... Instrumental, Latin Music, Tejano

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	Full Track	340166	02:47	Medium Slow

TEXICAN NIGHTS (by Jeremy Sherman )

Tex-Mex ballad featuring accordeon, spanish (or latin american) guitars and percussion. Happy, like a celebration, wedding or party. Latin Music, Tejano

Play	Edit Type	Catalog Id	Min:Sec	Tempo	Control
	Full Track	282875	02:33

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