Mi barrio no se vente

Mi barrio no se vente

By Gus Bova – TexasObserver.org – Photo: Bahram Mark Sobhani. Photo: Garciela Sánchez, the director of the Esperanza Peace and Justice Center, would like to see Alazán-Apache improved but largely preserved. The Alazán-Apache Courts, in San Antonio, Texas,...
A Timeline Of Tejano Music

A Timeline Of Tejano Music

By Joe Nick Patoski – CowboysIndians.com – Image Not Credited. Image: Record Cover For Lydia Mendoza. Tejano trailblazers Lydia Mendoza, Narciso Martinez, and Bruno Villarreal were among the first Mexican-Americans in Texas to make records. Mendoza, a...
Live Musical Acts in San Antonio, Texas

Live Musical Acts in San Antonio, Texas

By Chris Conde – SACurrent.com – Photo: Jaime Monzon. Riot grrrl rockers FEA provided an opportunity for Girl in a Coma bassist Jenn Alva and drummer Phanie Diaz to explore their punk rock roots. Given that pedigree and the members’ extensive stage...
Record Stores Of San Antonio, Texas

Record Stores Of San Antonio, Texas

By Chris Conde – SACurrent.com – Image: Facebook | Friends of Sound. What punk and metal are to Hogwild, hip-hop is to Friends of Sound. Located on a quaint corner in the redeveloping Beacon Hill neighborhood, Friends of Sound boasts an incredible...