Texas Folklife Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Championships showcases 5 RGV musicians

AUSTIN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The championship round of the 17th annual statewide Big Squeeze Youth Accordion Contest will feature five young accordion players from the Rio Grande Valley.

“These young tradition bearers are ensuring the continued flourishing of these accordion genres and styles that are central to not only Texas music history but also to the living cultural traditions practiced in communities statewide," said Charlie Lockwood, Executive Director of Texas Folklife.

2023 Big Squeeze Conjunto Finalists

Conjunto Finalists: 16 and Under

• Chelsea Campos, San Benito (16)
• Giovani Guerrero, Mission (15)
• Roberto Martinez III, Edcouch (13)

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