| Little Joe | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | José María De León Hernández |
| Also known as | Little Joe |
| Born | Oct.17,1940 |
| Origin | Temple, Texas |
| Genres | Latin music, norteño, Tejano, country, blues |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano |
| Years active | 1955 |
| Labels | Sony Music |
| Associated acts | David Coronado & the Latinaires, Little Joe & the Latinaires, Little Joe, Johnny, & La Familia, Little Joe Y la Familia |
José María De León Hernández, known professionally as Little Joe is a Mexican-American tejano performer. He is usually joined by his band La Familia. In 1992, their album 16 de Septiembre earned the Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American Performance. In 2008, Little Joe once again won a Grammy for Best Tejano Album of the year for Before the Next Teardrop Falls. Other grammy nominated albums include:1988's Timeless, 1993's Que Paso, 1999's Little Joe Y La Familia 2000, and 2003's Celebration of Life Vol.1 & Vol.2.[1]