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.
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A woman’s search for her father—a pilot who disappeared during a mission in Vietnam—collides with the fight over what we owe those who never returned from war. From the producers of "Viva Tejano," "America's Girls" and "Tom Brown's Body," and hosted by Texas Monthly writer Josh Alvarez, "The Final Flight of Captain Forrester (https://www.texasmonthly.com/podcasts/series/final-flight-captain-forrester/)" is out now.
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28 Feb 2025
Introducing TM Out Loud
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11 Feb 2025
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.
4 Feb 2025
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.
28 Jan 2025
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.
14 Jan 2025
Veronique Medrano on Finding Her Voice Watching Johnny Canales
Veronique Medrano, a singer and archivist, shares her journey forging a new path in tejano music while preserving its rich heritage and legacy.
7 Jan 2025
Sunny Sauceda on Finding His Sound Between Tejano and Texas Country
Sunny Sauceda—"a rocker trapped in an accordion player's body"—talks about switching genres after forty years in tejano music.
31 Dec 2024
How Linda Escobar Became the Queen of Conjunto
The tejano music legend, who came up as a child star touring with her father, talks about building community around conjunto and taking the music around the world.
17 Dec 2024
Joaquin Castro On the Power of Celebrating Latino Artists
Joaquin Castro shares how nineties tejano music helped him stay connected to his roots and why celebrating Latino artists is crucial for America's cultural identity.
10 Dec 2024
Max Baca On the Many Origins of Tejano Music
Grammy-winning bajo sexto player Max Baca shares his insights on the rich origins of Tejano music, carrying on the tradition for the next generation.
3 Dec 2024
Eva Ybarra on Playing Conjunto Her Way
Eva Ybarra, the renowned Tejano musician and 'Queen of the Accordion,' shares her unorthodox approach to playing conjunto music and embracing her unique sound.
26 Nov 2024
El Dusty on Melting the Hearts of Tejano Music Haters
El Dusty, a Texas-based music producer, shares his journey in reviving cumbia and melting the hearts of Tejano music haters with his unique sound and Texas roots.
19 Nov 2024
Phanie Diaz and Jenn Alva of Girl In A Coma and Fea, on Representing ‘Nerdy Cool’ San Antonio
Phanie Diaz and Jenn Alva, co-founders of the beloved San Antonio indie band, on the rewards of staying together and tejano music’s power to transcend language barriers.
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12 Nov 2024
Bobby Pulido on Finding Stardom After Tejano's Golden Age
The tejano music superstar on hit-making after the nineties golden age, the “profound sadness” in the industry after Selena’s death, and how he found his singing voice again.
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29 Oct 2024
Viva Tejano | Trailer
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.
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