Arts that Cross Borders--Ecuador. Mexico and Peru By Eve Ma
Afro-Peruvians? Quetzalcoatl Reborn? Dancing horses? !!Viva Latinos!!
Valentin Romero Jr.'s Role: Val Romero, Jr. is one of four members of the TexMex musical group. Conjunto Romero. The group includes Val's father (Val Romero, Sr.) an uncle (Lauro Guajardo), Val Jr.and for the fourth, his brother or sometimes a cousin. Val Sr. & Lauro grew up in the South Rio Grande Valley of Texas, birthplace of TexMex music. Lauro & Val Sr.'s parents are from Mexico and Spanish was the language spoken in the home. Val Jr., his brother & cousin are from California and are proud of their Mexican roots.
