About Pedro Ayala
Lived 1911 – 1990 (aged 79). Pedro Ayala was an American musician and songwriter.
Pedro Ayala (June 29, 1911 – December 1, 1990 ), called "El Monarca del Acordeón", was a Mexican accordionist and songwriter from General Terán, Nuevo León, Mexico. with his distinctive accordion playing, receiving a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts
He was given a Texas flag that flew over the state capitol in Austin, Texas by Governor Ann Richards.
Pedro Ayala y Los Hermanos Ayala were invited to perform at the White House in Washington, D.C. by the Smithsonian Institution. The entire event was documented on video.
Ayala was inducted into the Tejano R.O.O.T.S. Hall of Fame in 2004.
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Who was Pedro Ayala?
American musician (1911-1990)
When was Pedro Ayala born?
Pedro Ayala was born on 29 June 1911 in General Terán Municipality.
When did Pedro Ayala die?
Pedro Ayala died on 1 December 1990 in Texas.
What was Pedro Ayala's occupation?
Pedro Ayala was a musician and songwriter.
What nationality was Pedro Ayala?
Pedro Ayala was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pedro Ayala. https://biography.guide/pedro-ayala/
MLA: "Pedro Ayala." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/pedro-ayala/.
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