Viva Tejano
Viva Tejano explores how Latin music is rising in the U.S. and how Texas plays a central role in that story. Host J.B. Sauceda talks with legendary tejano artists and well-known fans about the music's impact on their lives. The show offers a nostalgic look at tejano's history and its influence on today's biggest música Mexicana acts. It is a Texas Monthly production.
Episodes
Introducing: One By Willie Season 7
Introducing the Final Flight of Captain Forrester
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" is out now.Texas Monthly Audio subscribers get early access to the show,
Introducing TM Out Loud
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Joaquin Castro On the Power of Celebrating Latino Artists
The San Antonio congressman talks about how nineties tejano helped him stay connected to home, and why recognizing Latino musicians is a matter of national importance.
Max Baca On the Many Origins of Tejano Music
The Grammy-winning bajo sexto player on playing with the Texas Tornados and carrying on conjunto music for the next generation.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.
Eva Ybarra on Playing Conjunto Her Way
The “Queen of the Accordion” on her many musical influences, and why she’s never been interested in playing music the way other people want.
El Dusty on Melting the Hearts of Tejano Music Haters
This week’s guest, El Dusty, helped lead the revival and reinvention of cumbia, most notably with his 2018 debut album, Cumbia City. His influences, and his collaborators, are all over the map, but he’s fiercely loyal to Texas, and especially his hometown of Corpus Christi.Audio subscribers to Texas Monthly can listen to episodes one week early, and get access to exclusive bonus material. Visit te
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.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.
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.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/podcas
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.Audio subscribers
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