Tag: Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame and Museum

SAN BENITO — For the first time in years, the historic Aztec building was full of life and music Saturday, just as it was in the city’s heyday as members of the public, city officials and conjunto legends came out to officially open the new home of the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of Fame & Museum.

SAN BENITO — More than 20 years after Rey Avila’s dream, his family is ready to unveil a treasure trove of artifacts he collected from pioneers of the folk genre born in the city he called “the birthplace of conjunto music.”

SAN BENITO — For decades, empty storefronts lined stretches of Robertson Street, from the majestic San Benito Bank and Trust building’s golden domes to the winding resaca.

SAN BENITO — After more than 20 years, the Texas Conjunto Hall of Fame and Museum has found a home.

SAN BENITO — Family and friends yesterday remembered Rey Avila as a loving husband and father who made his dream come true when he...

SAN BENITO — Nearly two decades ago, Rey Avila’s dream came to fruition. As Board of Directors President of the Texas Conjunto Music Hall of...

INFOBOX: MEET THE MUSICIAN WHO — Pedro C. Saldana HOMETOWN — San Benito CURRENT CITY — Brownsville OCCUPATION — Singer, songwriter and recording artist STAGE NAME — Rooster Savage GENRES...

SAN BENITO — A festive night filled with awards, music and dancing is in store for the self-proclaimed birthplace of conjunto music. The Texas Conjunto...

SAN BENITO — She’s performed at the Smithsonian.She’s helped conduct workshops to preserve music culture along the U.S./Mexico Border.Now Norfilia Layton, lead vocalist for...

SAN BENITO — Genaro Aguilar recalled fondly those early days when he and his family began playing conjunto.They were just kids then, but they...