Tejano, conjunto music legend Flaco Jiménez dies at 86
Famed Tejano singer-songwriter and master accordionist Leonardo “Flaco” Jiménez has died. He was 86.Jiménez’s family shared the news of the musician’s death on his official…
Six decades later, Ramón Ayala is still the king of the accordion
Ramón Ayala knows he’s on borrowed time.The 79-year-old accordionist and bandleader has been battling a bevy of health issues stemming from diabetes. He’s collapsed onstage…
12 road trips to California's weird and wonderful festivals, one for every month of the year
Honk if you love road trips. Here are a dozen to check out this year, including the Cotati Accordion Festival, the Riverside County Fair and…