Tejano
noun
Te·ja·no
tā-ˈhä-(ˌ)nō 
plural Tejanos
often attributive
1
: a Texan of Hispanic descent
—often used before another noun
2
[probably short for conjunto tejano, literally, Texan ensemble]
: Tex-Mex popular music that combines elements of European waltzes and polkas, country music, and rock and that often features an accordion
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Given the passionate audience for the late Queen of Tejano Music, Sundance and the filmmakers scrubbed the documentary out of an abundance of caution.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Most people know the end of the story of Selena Quintanilla, the pop star who brought Tejano music to the mainstream before she was tragically murdered at the age of 23.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
The station also plays country and western, has a Tejano music program on Saturdays and plays gospel on Sundays.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
In the latest episode, a subscriber exclusive, Sauceda talks with singer and Tejano music archivist Veronique Medrano about her music and learning to speak while watching Johnny Canales.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 31 Jan. 2025
Most people know the end of the story of Selena Quintanilla, the pop star who brought Tejano music to the mainstream before she was tragically murdered at the age of 23.
—Esther Zuckerman, IndieWire, 27 Jan. 2025
The station also plays country and western, has a Tejano music program on Saturdays and plays gospel on Sundays.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
In the latest episode, a subscriber exclusive, Sauceda talks with singer and Tejano music archivist Veronique Medrano about her music and learning to speak while watching Johnny Canales.
—Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Tejano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tejano. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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