FEATURED RECORDING
LINDA MUJERCITA
Joe Azcona y su Conjunto
El Zarape Recording Co.
THE AZCONA MUSIC LEGACY
Joe Azcona Sr.
My great-grandfather, Joe Azcona Sr., was a prominent Dallas-based bandleader whose orchestra was part of North Texas’ Mexican-American music scene during the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
The Joe Azcona Band performed throughout Dallas-Fort Worth in distinctive stage attire alongside guest vocalists. His history includes a friendship with Carousel Club owner Jack Ruby and performances alongside legendary Latin bandleader Xavier Cugat.
JOE AZCONA ON LITTLE MEXICO
Little Mexico: El Barrio
Hear Joe Azcona in Little Mexico: El Barrio, KERA’s documentary about the Dallas community behind this history.
KERA · 1997 · 28m 57s
A LEGACY PRESERVED IN DALLAS
The Dallas Mexican American Historical League (DMAHL) curates historical collections and exhibits featuring archival photographs, home movies and personal memorabilia of Joe Azcona’s band performances.
HEAR THE ORIGINAL RECORDINGS
More than photographs and history remain. His original recordings survive.
CUANDO DALLAS LLORO
Joe Azcona y su Conjunto
El Zarape Recording Co.
AL FIN DE TODO ACABO
Joe & The Jokers
El Zarape Recording Co.
FROM THE FAMILY ARCHIVE
THE MUSIC
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Music to print. Print to creation.
My grandfather Joe Azcona Jr. played drums for The Jokers and owned Sheppard Printing. Music and print both shaped my story and the work I do today through Michael Azcona Productions.
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