In the Rio Grande Valley, a musician played a significant role in shaping norteño music. Ramiro Cavazos was part of a duo formed in the 1940s in the town of Donna. His music had a lasting impact, with sounds influenced by him filling homes and dancehalls.

Cavazos' legacy can be heard across Texas and Mexico, even if he is not widely known by name. Further information about Cavazos and his contributions to norteño music is available from the Texas Standard, which recently featured a segment remembering his pioneering work.