Baca Family Band
The Baca Family band was formed in 1892 by Frank Baca, the son of Joseph Baca, who had left Moravia for Galveston, Texas in 1860. This was a common move for Czech people at the time due to discrimination against them from …
Tag: Waltz
Harry Choates
Harry Choates was born near Rayne, Louisiana on December 26th, 1922. His childhood did not include much education, and he spent most of his time in local bars listening to music on the jukebox. In the 1930s, Choates and his …
“Krásna Ameríka” (“Beautiful America”) by Joe Patek’s Orchestra
“Krásna Ameríka” is one of the most iconic waltz songs to come out of the Czech subculture within Texas. It was first performed by the Joe Patek Orchestra in the 1940s. The original recording of this song was made by …
