Rancho Alegre Interview with Rick De La Rosa

2023-03-21

Recorded in 2012 at Christus Spohn hospital in Corpus Christi. In this interview, we switch between Spanish and English constantly - a perfect example of a typical South Texas dialect and conversation. Rick De La Rosa has conjunto running through his veins. The family name alone evokes the sights and sounds of his father Alfredo, his uncles Tony and Adan, and his aunt Eva, and their rich history, building and dominating the conjunto scene since the 1950s. Rick proudly carries on this tradition, with strong...

Rick De La Rosa has conjunto running through his veins. The family name alone evokes the sights and sounds of his father Alfredo, his uncles Tony and Adan, and his aunt Eva, and their rich history, building and dominating the conjunto scene since the 1950s.

Rick proudly carries on this tradition, with strong accordion and powerful vocals on all the recordings and performances with his own conjunto, Los D Boyz, which also features more members of the legendary family.

We caught up with Rick on a trip to Corpus as Alfredo was gravely ill and his future was uncertain. A few months later, a kidney and liver transplant saved his life in the nick of time. Alfredo went on to live for nearly 10 more years, before passing in April 2022. We were fortunate to be able to interview him back in 2017.

Rick was extraordinarily gracious, as always, and gave us a great interview. We hope you enjoy learning about the Tejano ROOTS Hall of Famer and his career, and the legacy he honors every time he hits the stage and every time he picks up the accordion.

Music played:

Escuchame

Dulce Amor

El Pobre Bohemio – Eva De La Rosa

De La Rosa Popurri Live

Amigos Nada Mas

El Celo Me Tortura – Tony y Adan De La Rosa

Lo Que Paso Volo

A Que Has Venido – Tony De La Rosa y Ruben Vela

Un Recuerdo

Voy A Tirarme A Los Vicios – Alfredo De La Rosa

Desculpeme