Agapito Zuñiga:  A Pioneer of Conjunto Music Genre

The following albums are some of Agapito's artistic interpretations of the music he composed, sang, and played for a vast part of his life.  The songs are as diverse as the musicians who compose and sing them.  The songs range from powerful and electrifying polkas, rancheras, guapangos, redovas, shotis, and corridos to the ever-loving romantic and heart-stopping boleros performed so beautifully by Agapito and Rafae ("El Pato").

Many of the viewers of this website have asked how they coud tune in to some of Agapito's music . . . well, here it is!  An audio gallery of some of Agapito's hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s is only a click away.  Let the songs transport you back to the era when they were first recorded.  Relax and enjoy the music!

About the Recordings

In 1951, the recording house of Discos Peerless from Mexico City hired Agapito to record his first record. The demand from the public to gain access to more recordings of Los Desveladores de Agapito Zuniga was so great that the owners of Discos Ideal of San Benito, Texas, and the owners of Discos Falcon of McAllen, Texas devoted themselves to producing record after record to fulfill the demand. Without a doubt, the recording studios were cognizant that every record they produced for Agapito would be a sell out! All grown up, these triumphs did not change the man from the young boy he had always been–compassionate, cordial, and amicable to all whom crossed his path. In the midst of his innumerable artistic commitments, he remained focused and devoted to his family and found time to stay close and connected to his friends -- and above all -- to God.

Agapito Zuniga