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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The collaboration changed the trajectory of both musicians’ careers, and resulted, many years later, in the forming of the Texas Tornados, the beloved, Grammy-winning Tejano supergroup featuring Jiménez, Sahm, Augie Meyers, and Freddy Fender.
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025
Flaco Jiménez, the Tejano music icon whose virtuosic accordion playing and pioneering contributions to conjunto and Tex-Mex music brought global acclaim to a cherished South Texas tradition, has died at 86.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2025
Along the way, visitors can enjoy exhibits, including the Selena Memorial, which honors Tejano star and Corpus Christi native Selena Quintanilla-Perez, as well as a scale model of the solar system.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
The Terrace hosts a major Tejano showcase with Ruben Ramos, Johnny Hernandez and Los Pinkys.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
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Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 1 Aug. 2025
Flaco Jiménez, the Tejano music icon whose virtuosic accordion playing and pioneering contributions to conjunto and Tex-Mex music brought global acclaim to a cherished South Texas tradition, has died at 86.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2025
Along the way, visitors can enjoy exhibits, including the Selena Memorial, which honors Tejano star and Corpus Christi native Selena Quintanilla-Perez, as well as a scale model of the solar system.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 24 July 2025
The Terrace hosts a major Tejano showcase with Ruben Ramos, Johnny Hernandez and Los Pinkys.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 23 July 2025
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“Tejano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Tejano. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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