Episode Four- Conjunto Music and The Jimenez Family featuring Ernie Durawa Artwork

The Musical Tapestry of Texas: Past and Present

Celebrating the rich musical heritage of Texas by looking back at its history, interviewing current musicians that are adding to its legacy, and playing live music from those artists. Recorded live at the Fat Cat Lounge and Cafe in Smithville, Tx, just outside of Austin this podcast features celebrated musicians in all genres from the Central Texas area and beyond. Each episode spotlights one key figure in the musical history of Texas followed by a discussion with an artist in the same genre. These conversations examine the careers of the guest, their inspirations and influences and what the future holds. Each episode concludes with a stripped-down live performance by that artist.

All Episodes

The Musical Tapestry of Texas: Past and Present

Episode Four- Conjunto Music and The Jimenez Family featuring Ernie Durawa

July 05, 2022 • Dennis Huffman • Season 1 • Episode 4

Send us a text

In this Episode we look back at how Conjunto Music evolved from Mexican ranchero music and German Polka Music in Texas. We examine the Jimenez family called the First Family of the Accordion as first Patricio, then his son Santiago, then his sons Flaco Jimenez and Santiago Jimenez Jr. helped create this style of music and have kept it alive for the last hundred years. Our interview is with drummer Ernie Durawa, who played with Flaco for many years in The Texas Tornados and other projects. The final segment is a music clip of Ernie and guitarist Murali Coryell playing a live rendition of his song "Tejanos" featuring a drum solo by Ernie Durawa.
Disclaimer- Please forgive my ridiculously bad Spanish pronunciation of song titles and names. No disrespect for this wonderful culture is intended.