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Lila Downs, a keeper and protector of many early languages of Latin America, sings poetry of the Zapotec poet, Ta Rey Baza, a legendary character from Oaxaca. Also, the Argentine composer Lalo Schifrin demands his soloists and chorus to sing in Nahuatl his “Cantos Aztecas,” based upon poetry from the 15th century Aztec scholar, architect and ruler, Nezahualcoyotl. We also hear the great quena virtuoso, Juan Lazaro Mendolas, championed by Carlos Franzetti, and the amazing virtuosity of the Mexican ensemble, Los Folkloristas.

“The Mercado was like the Ellis Island of San Antonio,” says Jorge Cortez. “Most of the immigrants worked there.”Cortez’s father, Pete, was reminded of…

Two Nordic composers highlight the upcoming concert from the Mid-Texas Symphony, on Sunday, Nov. 3 in New Braunfels.

Hear a preview of this week's First Friday concert at St. John's Lutheran Church, featuring mezzo-soprano Crystal Jarrell Johnson.

It is estimated that by 1491 Mesoamerica, meaning Central America and Mexico, had a population of 15-20 million. Add to that another 20-25 million in South America. Conservatively, 35 million people lived in the “Americas,” speaking thousands of different languages. The following year Columbus “discovered” a New World.

Recorded live at the National Flute Association convention in San Antonio, this recital includes several world premiere pieces of music, a bit of silly and fun music, and a delightful set of music from Turkey and surrounding countries that had the crowd on their feet cheering at the end!

Violinist Nancy Zhou stopped by the KPAC Performance Studio to collaborate with pianist Jeffrey Kahane on music by Brahms. Hear their complete performance at the link!

Multi-talented musician and composer Nathan Felix this weekend is presenting a celebration of newly-written opera. TPR's Nathan Cone will serve as one of the on-stage hosts. Hear a preview of the music at the link!

Members of the UIW Cardinal Singers visited with TPR's Barry Brake on Classical Connections last week. Click the link to hear their in-studio performance and learn more about their Dec. 7-8 festival featuring music by the French composer Francis Poulenc.

Today we cross into South America, traversing deep into the Brazilian jungles. New languages are encountered, including Quechua, the language of the Incans. We also taste exotic cuisines, including chocolate, and learn of Quetzalcoatl, one of the most complicated of the Aztec and Mayan deities.