Explore the roots of the Tejano music movement through Los Rondels: Laredo’s Original Tejano Recording Artists. Authored by Dr. Humberto Gonzalez, this memoir reflects on the vibrant culture of 1960s South Texas, where young musicians shaped a new sound that resonated across borders.
Through personal narratives and rich visual storytelling, the book captures the essence of an era where music was a dynamic expression of cultural identity for Spanish-speaking audiences in the US and Mexico. Dr. Gonzalez, a former band leader turned academic, offers an intimate look at how these youthful experiences of the musical groups around him that influenced his diverse career. This engaging narrative not only celebrates the music but also immortalizes the spirit of the community that created it.
Dr. Humberto Gonzalez, a native Texan, was born and raised in Laredo on July 13, 1947. He joined the Rondels at the age of 17 and continued his career in Music Education working as a music teacher/band director in Laredo, Alice, and Hebbronville Texas. His 43 years in education included positions as school administrator and principal at United High School and Hebbronville High School and School superintendent at Mirando City ISD before joining the faculty at Texas A&M International University and ultimately serving as Dean of the College of Education. Upon his retirement he was named Professor Emeritus by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents.
Los Rondels: Laredo’s Original Tejano Recording Artists In his memoir, the author, Humberto Gonzalez vividly explains each and every detail of his youthful era where amidst a backdrop of several...
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Dr. Gonzalez’s heartfelt recount of the Tejano musical group and its pioneers provides an essential cultural snapshot. Los Rondels is as informative as it is moving, a must-read for music lovers and historians alike.
Los Rondels offers a compelling look into the Tejano music movement, artfully combining historical insights with personal stories. It’s a brilliantly crafted book that captures the soul of a pivotal time in Mix Tejano music, Tejano music artists and their history.
This book is a treasure trove of the 1960s musical groups and musical innovation. Dr. Gonzalez’s narrative beautifully captures the essence of the Tejano sound and its impact latin American music and its landscape. A truly enlightening read.
