SAN ANTONIO – Long before the genre had a name, Little Joe Y La Familia were performing Tejano music and much more.
A five-time Grammy award winner, Hernandez was among the first Hispanic crossover artists, and went on to perform around the world.
A new documentary is in the works, detailing his 50-year career and what Hernandez plans to do next.
The film, "Recuerdos: The Life and Music of Little Joe," spotlights the man who calls himself the King of Brown Sound.
"The documentary is about Little Joe, but it's about a lot more than Little Joe. It's about my music, it's about my life, it's about la cultura, it's about a segment of the population in the United States we rarely get the light shown on us," said Hernandez.
The film's director, Gary Wilson, followed Hernandez, interviewing activists, celebrities and friends the singer made throughout the years.
Hernandez said he hopes to give back to San Antonio. He is helping the Westside Development Corp. in preserving character, culture and history of the West Side, while promoting economic development.
"I feel real proud to be associated with San Antonio the way I have been through the years. There's a lot of love and respect here. It's home, it feels good," Hernandez said.
The documentary is set to debut at film festivals next year and may even run on major cable TV networks.