Eva (Accordion) and her older brother Pedro Jr. (Bajo Sexto) play for family inside a local San Antonio icehouse. L – R: Eva Ybarra and Pedro Ybarra Jr.
Local musician, Rudy Jímenez (Guitar), accompanying Eva (Accordion) outside a San Antonio icehouse. L – R: Rudy Jímenez and Eva Ybarra
(Close-up) Local musician, Rudy Jímenez (Guitar), accompanying Eva (Accordion) outside a San Antonio icehouse. L – R: Rudy Jímenez and Eva Ybarra
Photo of a young Eva Ybarra posing with her accordion taken in Arizona. In her youth, the family would travel to the agricultural fields for work. While in Arizona, Ybarra would play around town with her brother, Pedro Jr., accompanying her on bajo sexto.
Family friend, Flaco Jímenez (Bajo Sexto), Pedro Ybarra Jr.(Accordion), and Eva. Photo taken at Ray’s Drive-In at the intersection of Guadalupe and Castroville in San Antonio. Eva was approximately six years old. L – R: Flaco Jímenez, Pedro Ybarra, and Eva Ybarra.
Ybarra posing for a promotional photo in a china poblana dress sewn by her grandmother, Josefa Gonzales Araiza. The dress was made specifically for her appearance on KWEX, the local San Antonio Univision station. Eva was approximately seven years old.
A promotional photo taken of Ybarra when she appeared on local TV in Crystal City, Texas. She accompanied her sisters, Lily and Gloria. Eva had their own duo by the name of Las Hermanitas Ybarra.
Eva (Accordion), childhood friend Raquel Escobar (Maracas), and Lily Ybarra (Bajo Sexto) posing outside of Raquel’s home. L – R: Eva Ybarra, Raquel Escobar, Lily Ybarra.
Music Career
Promotional Photo taken in Del Ray, Florida for a local performance at Salon Treviño.
Promotional Photo taken in Del Ray, Florida for a local performance at Salon Treviño.
Eva Ybarra y Su Conjunto performing at a local San Antonio lounge. Ybarra is accompanied by her brother David Ybarra (Bass).
Eva Ybarra y Su Conjunto performing at a local San Antonio lounge. Ybarra is accompanied by her brother David Ybarra (Bass).
Promotional photo taken in downtown San Antonio.
Ybarra accompanied by mariachi at a local San Antonio performance on Flores Street.
Ybarra accompanied by mariachi during a local San Antonio TV performance.
(Mexico) Exposition artists pose for backstage photo. Notable Names: Eva Ybarra (Center), Pedrito Fernández (Guitar), and Mariana De La Cruz (White Dress)
Eva Ybarra performs for “La Alondra de la Frontera,” Lydia Mendoza, in downtown San Antonio.
(1997 – Seattle, Washington) Eva Ybarra with some of her students from the University of Washington.
Ybarra playing bajo sexto.
Awards & Honors
Behind the scenes photo during the filming of Eva’s NEA National Heritage Fellow profile.
(2017) Performance at Mexican Cultural Institute of Washington D.C. L – R: Sandy Rodríguez and Eva Ybarra
(Front) Close-up of Eva’s National Heritage Fellow medal. Ybarra received the national honor in 2017.
(Back) Close-up of Eva’s National Heritage Fellow medal. Ybarra received the national honor in 2017.
(Event) Library of Congress Performance Flyer
(Event) National Heritage Fellowship Concert Flyer
Excerpt from House Resolution No. 1221 naming Eva Ybarra 2022 Texas State Musician.
Excerpt from House Resolution No. 1221 naming Eva Ybarra 2022 Texas State Musician.
Excerpt from House Resolution No. 1221 naming Eva Ybarra 2022 Texas State Musician.
Excerpt from Senate Resolution No. 413 naming Eva Ybarra 2022 Texas State Musician.
Excerpt from Senate Resolution No. 413 naming Eva Ybarra 2022 Texas State Musician.
Excerpt from Senate Resolution No. 413 naming Eva Ybarra 2022 Texas State Musician.
Eva pictured next to her photo on display at the Tejano Conjunto Hall of Fame and Museum exhibit at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum. Ybarra is a 2009 inductee.
Eva Ybarra and Conjunto Siempre vocalist, Sandy Rodríguez, posing beside her photo at the Tejano Conjunto Hall of Fame and Museum exhibit on display at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum. Ybarra is a 2009 inductee. L – R: Eva Ybarra and Sandy Rodriguez
Eva Ybarra and Conjunto Siempre vocalist, Sandy Rodriguez, performing at the Conjunto in my Backyard Plática and Jam Session held at the San Benito Cultural Heritage Museum. L – R: Eva Ybarra and Sandy Rodriguez
