On this week's episode of Accordion 2 Me we get to chat with Rio Grande Valley native, film producer, and sound engineer just back from Sundance Film Festival, Charlie Vela. Charlie Vela rose to fame with his documentary on the South Texas underground music scene "As I Walk Through Valley" and followed that up with acclaimed concept record Futuro Conjunto. Vela chats about his recent experience at Sundance, fighting the misconceptions of the Rio Grande Valley one film project at a time, and talking everything RGV.

Ep.20: Failing is the Whole Point Accordion 2...ME (Solo Episode)

Accordion 2 Me explores the art of creative living. Hosted by Veronique Medrano, each episode features honest conversations with artists, writers, musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, and creative thinkers about the lessons they've learned while building a life around creativity. From success and failure to inspiration and reinvention, these are stories about creating a life as meaningful as the work itself.