Fito Olivares passed away today March 17, 2023 at age 75. 

In July 2013, Rancho Alegre met up with the Cumbia legend before a show at Cuauhtemoc Hall in San Marcos, Texas, and he gave us what he said was one of the most in-depth and fulfilling interviews he had ever given up until that point.

We learned a lot about the man himself, his musical influences, his early solo career on Gil Records, his time with the old-school Conjunto Regional/early Norteño group Dueto Estrella, and much more from his 60-year career.

This interview is entirely in Spanish, but we're working on a transcription, which we will post on our website, ranchoalegre.org.

Fito Olivares - Esta Cobardia

Dueto Estrella - Que de Mala

Interview - Fito Olivares

Interview - Fito Olivares - Part 2

Zoologico Tropical

Fito Olivares - Cumbia De La Cobra

Interview - Fito Olivares - Part 1

In this first podcast, the panel dives in head first on a big, big topic: the "death" of Tejano music. We cover a lot of ground, discussing media ownership, sound engineering, marketing, and more. 

Have something to add? Email us at onthedancefloortx@gmail.com

Episode 1: The Death of Tejano?

60 second spot for the 2024 Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Festival. 

For details, visit ranchoalegre.org

Voiceover: Dulcez Martinez, Compadresmusic
Production: Rancho Alegre

2024 Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival 60 Second spot

30 second spot for the 2024 Rancho Alegre Conjunto Music Festival.

For details, visit ranchoalegre.org

Voiceover: Dulcez Martinez, Compadresmusic
Production: Rancho Alegre

30 second spot for 2024 Rancho Alegre Conjunto Festival

Original 45 version of "El Pintor," by Austin's own Johnny Degollado, on Gonzales Records.

Episode 1: The Death of Tejano?

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