Young Accordionists Carry on the Conjunto Musical Tradition

Even though Weird Al Yankovic made the accordion a cool musical instrument, I still don't know many musicians who play. Especially, not young kids. However, it was no surprise for me to find young accordion players in Texas! 

Christopher Ramirez and Ashly Nicole Molina. (Pictured)

Learn about their musical journey.

Read more: Texas’s Best Young Accordionists Carry on a Conjunto Legacy– Texas Monthly 

German settlers brought the accordion to Texas and northern Mexico in the mid-1800s. The Mexicans quickly adopted it and used to make their own style of music; a music genre called “conjunto”. Ramón Ayala is known as the “King of the Accordion". He inspired a generation of youngsters to carry on this musical tradition.

RamónAyala - Un Rinconcito en el Cielo