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Bookmark or Share- Who are Tejanos? Historian explains contributions to U.S. SouthwestThe word Tejano is still in use to the present day and so the older generations of the descendants of the Spaniards and the Mexicanos in Texas refer to themselves as “Tejanos.” If you go to California, there will be a Tejano community there, and if you go to Wisconsin there will also be people from Texas who say “we’re originally from ...
- Understanding Tejano History - Texas A&M TodayTejano history is complicated, like a lot of history, and depending on what time period you look at, you’re going to see Tejano leaders. For example, when we look at the Texas Revolution of 1835-36, we see there were Tejano heroes on both sides. Some of the Tejanos sided with the revolution against the dictator Santa Anna.
- Tejano music - WikipediaTejano music (Spanish: música tejana), also known as Tex-Mex music, is a popular music style fusing Mexican and US influences. Typically, Tejano combines Mexican Spanish vocal styles with dance rhythms from Czech and German genres – particularly polka or waltz.
- Exploring the Evolution, Characteristics, and Impact of Tejano Music: A ...Tejano music festivals and events are held all across the United States, helping to celebrate and preserve this important part of culture. Importance of Tejano Music. Tejano music is an important part of Hispanic culture and has a significant influence on American culture as a whole. It serves as a source of pride and identity for Hispanics ...
- Tejano - Handbook of TexasThe term Tejano, derived from the Spanish adjective tejano or (feminine) tejana (and written in Spanish with a lower-case t), denotes a Texan of Mexican descent, thus a Mexican Texan or a Texas Mexican.The term received greater currency at the end of the twentieth century than previously with subsequent changes in nuance and usage. It encompasses cultural manifestations in language, literature ...
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