Sunny Sauceda Named Deputy Director of Texas Folklife, Expanding His Role in Preserving Texas Traditions
Award-winning musician and cultural leader steps into new leadership position supporting community-centered folk and traditional arts statewide
Tag: Texas Folklife
Applications Now Open for 20th Anniversary of The Big Squeeze Accordion Contest
Texas Folklife celebrates two decades of spotlighting young accordion talent with new enhancements for 2026 competition
Texas Folklife’s Big Squeeze Returns for Its 19th Season with Semifinals on April 26
Youth Accordion Showcase Lights Up Edinburg and Austin
Texas Folklife to Host Virtual Q&A with Sunny Sauceda About 19th Big Squeeze Competition
Join a live virtual session to get tips and guidance on applying for the Big Squeeze competition
Conjunto legends Johnny Degollado and JJ Barrera featured in COVID-19 PSA
The Conjunto musicians offer advice to protect yourself from COVID-19 and plan an album to pay tribute to Conjunto pioneers.
Texas Folklife’s Big Squeeze searches for the next generation of Conjunto and Tejano accordionists
Deadline for entries is April 7 by Midnight CT.
Rancho Alegre and Texas Folklife to Present Showcases at Folk Alliance International Conference Feb 24-25
Online performances will include Los Arcos Hermanos Peña, Shelly Lares, Rick Fuentes, Oscar Garcia, Brenda Martinez, Los Morales Boyz and more.
Tejano Nation 