Balde or Val Gonzalez was born completely blind in Beeville and was sent to the Texas School for the Blind in Austin at a young age. He learned music by ear, playing saxophone, piano and clarinet. After graduation, Gonzalez played with various bands before going solo. Mixing pop, jazz and swing with latin music, he led the way in the creation of Tejano in
the 1970s. Gonzalez is a member of the Tejano Hall of Fame.
the 1970s. Gonzalez is a member of the Tejano Hall of Fame.
Balde or Val Gonzalez was born completely blind in Beeville and was sent to the Texas School for the Blind in Austin at a young age. He learned music by ear, playing saxophone, piano and clarinet. After graduation, Gonzalez played with various bands before going solo. Mixing pop, jazz and swing with latin music, he led the way in the creation of Tejano in
the 1970s. Gonzalez is a member of the Tejano Hall of Fame.
the 1970s. Gonzalez is a member of the Tejano Hall of Fame.
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