Mexican classical music – where is it?

Mexican classical music – where is it?

On this Cinco de Mayo, we may naturally ask: “What about Mexican composers? What about Mexican classical music?” Texas Public Radio’s James Baker explores Mexican and Latin American symphonic music, revealing a rich history many of us has missed....
Local superstar: Marco Antonio Solis

Local superstar: Marco Antonio Solis

On this Cinco de Mayo, we’re celebrating Mexican-American superstar singer, songwriter and heartthrob Marco Antonio Solis, who lives locally! We love artists like him who really have heart, and you may not realize Solis sells out stadiums around the world....
Cinco de Mayo: The three types of Mexican music

Cinco de Mayo: The three types of Mexican music

Chances are you’ve celebrated Cinco de Mayo with tacos, cerveza, and Mexican music! It just sets the right atmosphere to pair Mariachi music with your margaritas. But Mariachi (which comes from the orchestra, by the way), is just a small part of Mexico’s...
May the 4th be with you! Thank you John Williams!

May the 4th be with you! Thank you John Williams!

On this special May the 4th, let’s appreciate the genius of John Williams, whose Star Wars music never fails to excite. First, the bone-chilling Imperial March, conducted by Mr. Williams himself.   [youtube]YMvcCfs8mf8[/youtube]   Then, speaking of the...