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The Dallas Convention Center tonight is filled withTejano music fans who are hitting the dance floor in droves. Behind the performers, a screen flashes images that look like a lava lamp illuminating the stage. While some dance, others are gathered around the stage taking photos of the performers. For the wallflowers of the night, there are plenty of tables and seats, only about a quarter of which are filled. More than one performer has called the convention a "beautiful event," a reminder of a genre of music that isn't dead, but that's struggling. But if only for tonight, it's a genre that seems alive and well. If dancing makes these Tejano music fans work up an appetite, a chimichanga or two should help satisfy their hunger. Taco, chimichanga, nacho stands and more line the back of the convention hall, though at the moment not too many people seem to be looking for food. They're too busy dancing and enjoying the live music. The night, after all, is still young. |
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