San Antonio, Laredo, El Paso, Corpus Christi, Segun, and other Texas towns inspired this second Smithsonian Folkways recording of "hardcore <i>conjunto</i>" music by the spunky and spirited GRAMMY-winning group Los Texmaniacs. Their signature sound comes from deep within the heart of Texan tradition, while Max Baca's <i>bajo sexto</i> and David Faras' accordion playfully break new creative ground. Multi-instrumentalists scar Garca and Lorenzo Martnez complete the quartet, with guest cameos by Western Swing singer Ray Benson and Jason Roberts of Asleep at the Wheel, and Texas Western Swing Hall of Fame fiddler Bobby Flores. 62 minutes, 40 page booklet with bilingual notes and photos.<br /> <br /> This album is part of the Smithsonian Folkways Tradiciones/Traditions Series of Latino music albums, produced with support by the Smithsonian Latino Center.<br /> <br />San Antonio, Laredo, El Paso, Corpus Christi, Segun, y otros pueblos tejanos inspiraron esta segunda publicacin Smithsonian Folkways de "conjunto duro" por el grupo vivaz y brioso, ganador del GRAMMY Los Texmaniacs. Su sonido caracterstico viene de lo profundo del corazn de la tradicin tejano, mientras el bajo sexto de Max Baca y el acorden de David Faras abren caminos de creatividad e innovacin. Multi-instrumentalistas scar Garca y Lorenzo Martnez completan el cuarteto, con actuacin especial por el cantante de <i>Western swing</i> Ray Benson y Jason Roberts del grupo Asleep at the Wheel, y violinista del saln de fama de Texas Western Swing Bobby Flores. 62 minutos, folleto de 40 pginas con fotos y notas bilinges.