CORAFEST HIGHLIGHTS YOUNG CONJUNTO TALENT IN EDINBURG

The inaugural Corafest, a collaborative venture between the City of Edinburg and acclaimed hometown musician Bobby Pulido, was a giant success. The event was held in Edinburg, the heart of Tejano music and the City of Festivals. Corafest was a dynamic celebration of conjunto and norteño music, shining a spotlight on the vibrant cultural heritage of the Rio Grande Valley. The event provided a platform for junior high and high school ensembles to showcase their remarkable talent.

“As a city deeply entrenched in the cultural fabric of the Rio Grande Valley, we were thrilled to host Corafest,” said Mayor Ramiro Garza Jr. “This event embodied a

celebration of our heritage, paid homage to our musical traditions, and fostered unity within our community through the spirit of conjunto music. It was all corazon.”

Corafest provided an exceptional opportunity for participants to display their musical prowess before a vast audience, including esteemed judges. Palmview High School emerged victorious, claiming top honors. The winning ensemble not only graced the main stage alongside seasoned professionals but also secured a remarkable prize: the chance to record three songs produced by Bobby himself, who generously shared his expertise throughout the process.