This is FRESH AIR. Augie Meyers, who helped shape the sound of Tex-Mex music with the '60s band Sir Douglas Quintet and then with the Texas Tornados, died earlier this month. He played keyboards, ...
Tex-Mex music, born from the cultural crossroads of South Texas, blends Mexican folk traditions with European polka and American country influences. From humble conjunto beginnings to Tejano pop ...