Little Joe y La Familia is one of the most popular Tex-Mex bands, with Little Joe, the "King of the Brown Sound," pioneering Tejano music by blending Norteno, country, blues, and rock. Over his 65-year career, he has released 70 albums, won five Grammys, and supported causes like the United Farm Workers. Honored with the 2023 NEA National Heritage Fellowship, he considers it the pinnacle of his musical journey.