‘I’ve Always Been a Transplant’: A Global Perspective on Texas Hip-Hop
David Shabani’s life took him on an international journey from France to the Live Music Capital of the World.
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Country Music Women Keep Raising Hell
Outspoken performers like Maren Morris and Kacey Musgraves continue a long tradition of female Western artists who aren’t afraid to rock the boat.
Rappers Keep Getting Murdered in Texas
TakeOff, of the popular Atlanta group Migos, became the latest hip-hop performer killed in Texas, as the tragic body count grows in 2022.
Dallas’ Gory Punk Scene in Black and White
Vera "Velma" Hernandez brings her fans vivid photos from the heart of the beer- and grime-soaked mosh pit. Now she's taking her act on the road.
Calling All Marfans: Mystery Lights Inspire Annual Celebration
The annual Marfa Lights Festival brings together artists, tourists, and even Indigenous residents of the Big Bend region.
Queen Bey Inadvertently ‘Elevates the Conversation’ Around Ableism
Outside of the Twitter drama, some disability advocates embraced musicians’ efforts to be inclusive through changing their songs.
Why the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Needs Texan Johnny Nash
The “I Can See Clearly Now” singer was much more than a one-hit wonder.
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Inside the Studio at KNON, Dallas’ Indigenous Radio Station
Two hours of escape and connection
‘On the Porch’ Celebrates Terlingua and Its Residents
Deep in a mountainous landscape, West Texas-born musician W. Chase Peeler stumbles upon a gold mine of music makers who prefer life off the grid.
The ‘Queen of the Accordion’ Is Still Forging Her Own Path
A legendary accordionist in San Antonio, Eva Ybarra faced an uphill battle as a female musician throughout her career.