27. The Legacy of Mariachi in San Antonio Cul...

This week on bigcitysmalltown, the conversation focused on leadership transition in San Antonio’s police department, a significant shift for the city after nearly two decades under chief McManus. As newly appointed Chief Jesse Salame Jr. takes the reins, the discussion explored h ...  عرض المزيد

This week on bigcitysmalltown, the conversation focused on the intersection of art, business, and community in San Antonio’s music scene through the story of Doc Watkins and the evolution of Jazz Texas at the Pearl. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, Jazz Texas stands as a rar ...  عرض المزيد

Introducing the latest podcast from Texas Monthly, "Viva Tejano.” Latin music is ascending in the U.S., and, in some surprising ways, much of the story behind the trend begins in Texas. On Viva Tejano, host J.B. Sauceda talks with legendary tejano artists and well-known tejano mu ...  عرض المزيد

Mariachi bands have a bad rap as nothing more than "restaurant music." But there is a rich and long cultural tradition many people are missing and the music deserves our respect. Listen in today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In this episode, we're in Mazatlán, Sinaloa, where banda music fills the air. We discuss the genre's origins, its wide appeal, and its growth beyond Mexico, especially in U.S. communities with Mexican heritage. Learn about the different instruments, famous bands, and ...