This week’s guest on bigcitysmalltown is Michael Acevedo, an educator, musician and associate professor in UTSA’s School of Music. Of particular interest is Michael’s work as director of Mariachi Los Paisanos. Anyone who has attended a home game of the Roadrunners football team has been treated to an on-field halftime performance of Mariachi Los Paisanos, it ... Show More
Oct 30
195. SAPD’s First New Chief in 20 Years: Jesse Salame on Falling Homicides, Officer Wellbeing, and Public Trust
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 ... Show More
37m 29s
Oct 23
194. Doc Watkins on 10 Years of Jazz, TX, His New Memoir, and the Business of Live Music
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 ... Show More
48m 49s
Jun 2024
La música de banda - El sonido de Sinaloa - Banda Music - The Sound of Sinaloa
<p>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 ... Show More
33m 52s
Sep 2022
Mija Música: El vallenato
Gavilán lives in New York, but returns to his hometown of Monterrey, Mexico, for his grandpa Lolo’s funeral. Once there, he starts to discover that his grandfather, a famously stubborn musician who never wanted to leave the city, developed a fervent passion for Colombian vallenat ... Show More
6m 42s
May 2023
Más allá de la siesta entrevista con César | Beyond the Siesta with César
<p>In this episode, we delve into the diverse aspects of Mexican and Spanish culture, unveiling intriguing disparities and captivating commonalities. From birthday celebrations and family dynamics to culinary traditions and language variations, we traverse the nuanced landscapes ... Show More
39m 41s