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 ...
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Bonus: Making the Johnny Canales Documentary “Take It Away”
Adrian Arredondo and Myrna Perez talk about getting to know the man at the heart of Tejano Hollywood’s golden age in their upcoming documentary, Take It Away.
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Little Joe on Chasing Dark Clouds Away Through Song
The "King of the Brown Sound" looks back on sixty years of recording Chicano music for progress, for healing, and for throwing a party.
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Elsa Garcia Was Finished With Tejano, Until the Stage Called Her Back
For twenty-five years, La Primera Dama del Tejano was happy to leave the music behind. When she returned to performing last year, an arena of fans was still waiting.
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Veronique Medrano on Finding Her Voice Watching Johnny Canales
The singer and archivist talks about forging a new path in tejano music while working to preserve its past.
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 music fans about how the music has shaped their lives. It’s a nostalgic journey and a close look at the influences behind many of today’s biggest acts in música Mexicana.Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can listen to episodes one week early, and get access to exclusive bonus material. Visit texasmonthly.com/audio to learn more.For more Texas Monthly productions, visit texasmonthly.com/podcasts
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