- Say Sí
SAY Sí is a year round, long-term, non-profit multidisciplinary arts program that provides students opportunities to develop artistic and social skills in preparation for higher educational advancement and professional careers. SAY Sí’s MAS [Media Arts Studio], is a creative multi-media environment where students can develop their artistic voices through the use of innovative and empowering communications and media technology. - Corridos Sin Fronteras
Learn about Corridos from the Smithsonian. Tambien en español. - Accordion Dreams from PBS
Everything you wanted to know about Conjunto music can be found on this website – based on a documentary by Hector Galan. Also, here is a good article by foremost Conjunto expert Manuel Peña. - Los Angeles: Painted City
Murals in Los Angeles CA - Soul to Squeeze
About the accordion and Conjunto music - ChicanoArt.org
An Educational Forum Furthering the Conversation Regarding Mesoamerican Roots and Contemporary Chicano Aesthetic Vision - Border Cultures: Conjunto Music
The music of the Mexico/United States border region is one of the most vibrant expressions of this unique culture. The links on this page provide starting points for learning about the conjunto musical style, its history, cultural significance, and artistry. From the Benson Latin American Collection, University of Texas at Austin. - Dueling Accordions
How the Texas-bred music made famous by Selena is losing the tug-of-war with Mexico. Austin American-Statesman, 2006 - Los Padrinos
One of my favorite musical groups - San Antonio Murals
The San Anto Cultural Arts Center has tried to restore and maintain the tradition of painting murals in our local community.
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