09/20/2025
We here at Rancho Alegre were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of our gran amigo Chano Cadena yesterday. He was 87 and had been playing professionally for over 70 years.
He was a mainstay at our festival and we are incredibly proud to have brought him to Austin throughout the years. His final public performance was with us last year, and we will miss him terribly.
We've uploaded our interview with him from October 2011 to our podcast and Soundcloud accounts. It includes the long-form intimate interview with him, along with a deep dive into his vast catalog.
Chano Cadena passed away yesterday, September 19, 2025 at age 87. This interview was recorded in October 2011. He was a Texas music legend, pure and simple. Recognized for his longevity and technical skill, he is admired by fans and colleagues alike. A hall of famer several times over, he played and...