What is Tejano?
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Originally someone of Mexican descent who was born and/or raised in Texas. Used to distinguish them from people from Mexico (Mexicanos). A type of music based upon the button accordian and greatly influenced by the German bands of New Braunfels, Seguin, and Fredericksburg. Narciso Jimenez is recognized as its originator.
#1: De donde viene?
#2: Soy tejano.
La Tropa-F is my favorite Tejano band.
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Another form for
Combines the words Texan and Mexicano.
"Selena was Tejano music's brightest hope for the future."
