Arts & Culture

A talented songwriter, vocalist, and performer, Elise Road brought a medley of R&B sounds inspired by the music of her youth. Like her inspirations, Tori Kelly, Alicia Keys, and Erykah Badu, she and her band are redefining the genre of soul music.

Vanita Leo writes her music from a personal place, exploring the intersection of Latinx and American music. With an electrifying performance of cumbias and indie Tejana music, Vanita Leo and her band lit up Legacy Park with their set.

Scholars and chefs who attended the one-of-a-kind event "Encuentro: The Native American Roots of Texas Mexican Food" reflect on their experiences talking and learning about indigenous cuisine.

Check out the full Twin Tribes performance, live from the Malu & Carlos Alvarez Theater & Studio!

Living soul music legend, Lee Fields stopped by Friends of Sound to dive into some music of the West Side Sound.

Brainstory, a jazzy soul trio from California’s Inland Empire, came by Friends of Sound to hear some deep soul cuts from three groups with ties to the east and westside of San Antonio. Digging SA is supported by The Espee.

Watch the trailer for the upcoming Digging SA episode with Brainstory!

Abel Sánchez and Andrés Alegría are co-writers and co-producers of the documentary film, a decade-long project that features musicians and artists to honor the contributions of civil rights icon César Chávez. The film screens at Trinity University in San Antonio on March 21.

45 years ago, a legendary show took place in San Antonio. In 1978, The Sex Pistols playing only a handful of U.S. shows, decided to make Randy’s Rodeo one of their first stops. Some of the organizers and folks who were in the crowd are getting together to remember this show - The Filth and The Flautas - Saturday, January 7th, 2023 at the Paper Tiger in San Antonio.