Midwest singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Cris Plata [2] is known for his unique brand of Tex-Mex songs that tell stories of his family's life as migrant farmers, and the lands they grew to love. His music involves a wide spectrum of musical styles, including Tex-Mex polkas, country rock, swing tunes, Mexican ballads, Mariachi music, and more. Plata is also the subject of a biography published by the Wisconsin Historical Press called “Cris Plata: From Fields to Stage/Del Campo al Escenario” [3] by Maia A. Surdam. Ann Plata has been the bass player and backing vocalist for the band since its inception. She joins Cris Plata on Simply Folk, sharing a preview of the album she produced called “Migration Road”, and having conversation with Stephanie Elkins.