Podcasts about Gina Chavez

It's still gay Christmas over here, so we're bringing you an episode from the archive featuring some of our favorite out queer and trans Latin artists. Featuring music by Albita, Linn Da Quebrada, Anaís Azul, Gina Chavez, Sailorfag and Elysia Crampton. Show notes: bit.ly/3KJDSqm Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin

Mike Gonzales is the drummer for Kill Tony Band. He has played with Keith Urban, Gary Clark Jr, The Peterson Bro's, Gina Chavez, Charley Crockett and many more. In this episode we learn that Mike got what many would call a "late start". He pursues his passion with unparalleled work ethic (we get in to the details of what that looks like). He tells many rad stories and is one of the hardest workers in every room -- who does so with humility. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about Mike. His journey will continue to be one to want to support and stay tuned in to.   Follow Mike on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/mikeagonz13?igsh=dnZ0Y3M1aHg3OWN6 Follow Claire on Instagram HERE: https://www.instagram.com/clairebays?igsh=cDEzZ3VvdGcxZ2xj&utm_source=qr Check out Claire's Coaching HERE: https://www.clairebayscoach.com 

This past week, Latinitas had the true privilege of being in the presence of Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy, Elizabeth Allen. A true visionary, and inspiring woman working in the US Department of State to make a positive change in the world. Following her inspiring SXSW panel with Latina musician Gina Chavez, Latinitas was able to speak with her on the importance of Music Diplomacy, her exciting feelings about emerging technology, and so much more. Please enjoy our conversation with the inspiring Elizabeth Allen. 

General Directive College Launches Road to 2024 General Convention On April 29, 2024, the first General Convention of the Regnum Christi Federation will begin. Our path to the Convention is a time of grace to live our charism with greater coherence and authenticity, to walk together in our conformation with Christ as a spiritual family and apostolic body, and to renew our mission to pray. In this letter to all members of Regnum Christi, the General Directive College urges each and everyone to pray, participate, and contribute their experience and vision of Regnum Christi throughout the process. 7:05 Gina Chavez, New General Secretary for the Regnum Christi Federation Gina Chávez is originally from Mexico City, and she has been Consecrated for 21 years. On July 13, 2022, she was appointed to be the General Secretary of the Regnum Christi Federation for the next three years. But who is Gina Chávez? To get to know her a little more, we asked her to share with us something about her life with us, her experiences, and her expectations of this new assignment in Regnum Christi. 10:59 Regnum Christi Spotlight featuring Father Thanh Nguyen, LC "Neither Communism, nor the 'Boat People' ordeal at sea, nor pirates could drown out God's call for my life. For whom he calls he also paves the way," shares Fr. Thanh. At only 2 weeks old, his path began one fateful morning on the shores of Communist-controlled Vietnam as he boarded a boat with his family in search of a better life.

Developments in the Uvalde school massacre: Conflicting and still-unclear reporting seems to show that school security and responding law enforcement barricaded the shooter inside a fourth grade classroom for as long as 40 minutes, during which most of the killings took place. The shooter is believed to have bought his two AR platform guns just after his 18th birthday and just days prior to the shooting. Governor Greg Abbott offers no specific solutions, saying new gun restrictions are "not a real solution" and that the assault that killed 19 children and two adults "could have been worse". "Red Flag" laws are being mulled as a potential way to curb access to guns by criminals or people experiencing mental issues. In addition to crowdfunding and blood donations, legal services are needed by the families of the victims - attorneys are implored to volunteer. Meanwhile, protests are expected at Friday's NRA event in Houston. The Uvalde event is the deadliest school shooting in state history, and Texas is now an national outlier for mass shootings, with five of the ten deadliest - four in schools - having occurred within our borders. Austin ISD is responding with a buildup of security at its campuses. New details in the Anna Moriah Wilson murder case indicate that Austin Police had arrested the suspect, Kaitlin Marie Armstrong, days prior to a warrant for murder being issued. Armstrong was released, however, because her date of birth on record did not match the date of birth on the warrant. Armstrong remains at large and is now believed to have traveled to New York City. Yelp has revealed its Top 100 Places To Eat In Texas list, and 18 establishments in Austin and the surrounding area made the cut, including #1 Paper Route Bakery. Speaking of lists, Austin has made high marks on two new ones: we've been named the 16th most bike-friendly city in America, as well as the nation's best place for new college grads to find first jobs. Look for actress Regina Ting Chen on the new season of Stranger Things, playing a guidance counselor at Hawkins High School - she's a UT graduate, and grew up in San Antonio. Texas Baseball gets revenge in the opening game of the Big 12 Tournament, shutting out Oklahoma State 4-0 - they face TCU today at 4pm, after the Horned Frogs beat Baylor on Wednesday. Texas Football legend Ricky Williams has officially changed his name to "Errick Miron". Live music for the weekend: the 50th Kerrville Folk Festival begins, and continues through June 12. Willie Nelson plays a three night stand Friday through Sunday at Whitewater Amphitheater north of New Braunfels. Friday shows include Superchunk and Sweet Spirit in a Hot Luck Festival gig at the Mohawk, and Still Corners at The Parish. Saturday and Sunday it's the annual Lone Star Jam event, this year at the new Round Rock Amp with the Eli Young Band, Shane Smith and the Saints and Reckless Kelly on Saturday, and Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen, and Kevin Fowler on Sunday. Saturday shows: Dreamfest with Bob Schneider, Carolyn Wonderland, Sir Woman, Gina Chavez and more at Dreamland in Dripping Springs, Abhi the Nomad at Empire Garage, and another Hot Luck gig with Shannon and the Clams at the Mohawk. On Sunday, Jackie Venson plays Antone's.

Miles Bloxson speaks to Latin Grammy Nominee Gina Chavez and Artist manager Joe Greenwald at Austin City Limits Music Festival back in October of 2021. They talk about navigating the pandemic and issues facing the Austin Music Scene.  

MERLE MONROE is a band created by musicians Tim Raybon and Daniel Grindstaff. Using their collective experiences as professionals in the music business - Merle Monroe's sound is vocally driven and has a mix of hard-driving Bill Monroe - style Bluegrass proficiency all the way to a tear at your heartstrings Merle Haggard style ballad. Songs of a Simple Life is the band's highly-anticipated sophomore album and pays homage to the band's heroes while bringing a fresh original American Country / Bluegrass IBMA-nominated signature style. GRACE PETTIS is an award-winning singer-songwriter from Austin via Alabama. She is the winner of many of the nation's most prestigious songwriting contests, including NPR's Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, and has received grants from the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation. Grace's songs have been recorded by other esteemed artists, including Sara Hickman and Ruthie Foster and she added to her songwriting accomplishments in 2019 by signing a publishing deal with BMG. Her debut album Working Woman for MPress Records includes guest contributions from Indigo Girls, Ruthie Foster, Dar Williams, The Watson Twins, Gina Chavez, and Mary Bragg. WoodSongs Kid: Ruby Leigh is a fourteen year award winning vocalist from Foley, Missouri.

With Tio Felix on vacation, our guest host illustrates the width and breadth of Latinx musical expression through Tiny Desk Contest submissions.

In episode 3 of NCR Culture, NCR opinion editor Olga Segura spoke with Latin Grammy nominated recording artist Gina Chavez about her music, faith and LGBTQ+ Catholic representation.

Gina Chavez is an American bilingual Latin-folk singer, and songwriter who has been performing since 2004, releasing her first recording in 2007. She's made her presence known with her work in El Salvador, being named one of 11 southern iconic women who have left a beautiful footprint across the south. Her work in El Salvador continues to make a worldwide difference outside of music. Gina shares her story, her journey, and how she had to overcome playing small to get to where she is today. She also shares the beautiful relationship she shares with her wife, and how they first found out that they both loved each other.   Key Takeaways How did Gina get her start in the music industry? Gina is currently undergoing her biggest rebirth journey to date. Have you ever thought, “If I could just get out of my own way.”? Gina doesn’t have a regular ‘creative song writing’ practice. “It’s not feminine to be loud and take up space.” That’s what our society teaches us. These rules are universal no matter what culture you’re from. What was it like to be nominated for a Latin Grammy? Gina shares what it was like leaving the US for the very first time to study abroad. Both Gina and JR talk about the insecurities they’ve felt when speaking Spanish. Gina shares how she found her voice. Music saves so many people’s lives. Music brings community, connection, and healing. Gina wants to crawl in a hole when someone wants her to step into her greatness. She doesn’t want to do it. Gina shares the unexpected story of how she fell in love with a woman, who is now her wife, and how she had to reexamine her religion. Gina cried for a whole year and prayed to God as to why she was this way. Gina shares the story of how she first came out as gay to her wife. What is Gina currently up to right now?   Continue On Your Journey Gina on Twitter Gina on SpotifyLifewater.org   Juliacameronlive.com Untamed Book by Glennon Doyle   JRmartinez.com J.R. on Instagram J.R. on Facebook J.R. on Twitter J.R. Youtube Channel   Did you enjoy today’s episode? If so, please head over to iTunes and leave a review. Help others discover the REBIRTH podcast so they, too, can be inspired and motivated by the stories shared in these episodes.

Our weekly survey of the re-awakening of the Live Music Capital of the World finds worthy action from Robert Earl Keen, Gina Chavez, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Sun June, Kevin Fowler, a rescheduled Bob Schneider gig, Dale Watson, Sir Woman, Clint Black, two New Orleans acts and a fun day-show benefit for local farmers. Be sure to fire up our playlist Incoming! to explore and immerse yourself in the sounds of the town this week. Enjoy!

Hello friends! Singer/songwriter, Grace Pettis returns to the show for ep. 1047! Her latest album, the all-female and non-binary performed, produced, mixed and mastered, Working Woman drops this Friday, May 7th and she is celebrating with a string of release shows this week including Saturday, May 8th at Sagebrush here in Austin, TX. Go to gracepettis.com for show dates and info, videos, music and more. We have a great conversation about making Working Woman with an all-female/non-binary crew, getting back out and playing shows after a year of seclusion, working with her heroes The Indigo Girls, Ruthie Foster, Gina Chavez and more, her Troubadours On Trek podcast and much more! Plus, May is "Mental Health Awareness Month so SIMS Foundation Executive Director, Patsy Dolan Bouressa checks in about their SIMS Foundation shows in the month of May, SIMS 25th anniversary, coming back after a year of lockdown and much more. Find out more about the SIMS Foundation and their events by going simsfoundation.org. Two great convos! Let's get down! Find millions of songs and thousands of podcasts including How Did I Get Here? on Spotify. Get set up or repair on your guitars with J. Scott Lutherie! Check out my new single, "Sun Earth Moon" on Bandcamp   If you feel so inclined. Venmo: www.venmo.com/John-Goudie-1  Paypal: paypal.me/johnnygoudie  

On this week's episode of Voces with Jolt Action, Gina Chavez, 2020 Latin Grammy nominee, and Antonio Arellano talk about the journey to discovering her Latin roots through music.

The Austin Music Minute sends out big thanks to Latin Grammy-nominated artist Gina Chavez for the heads-up about today’s featured livestream performance, a killer bill loaded with musical discovery – and all online. Touring platform Road Nation has partnered with the American Association of Independent Music (A2IM) to present the Livestream Roadless Series, and tonight’s […]

As eternal badass Gina Chavez put it on a recent Instagram story, “STAY AT HOME and shake it with us!” The Austin Music Minute proudly presents some awesome picks for your New Year’s Eve celebrations online, all enjoyed from the safety of your casita, your very own Party Central. No cover. Generous pours for your drinks. […]

On this episode of Nikki Nights, Nikki chats with Latin Grammy nominee singer / songwriter Gina Chavez. They discuss their mutual love of all styles of music and how singing simply feeds their souls. They also discuss navigating the entertainment business as the out and proud queer women that they are. Make sure to tune in for this spicy episode. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/nikkinights/message

This week's guest is Gina Chavez, a Latin Grammy nominee, multiethnic Austin native, queer Catholic, internationally acclaimed Latinx pop artist who is redefining Latin music in Texas and beyond. A 12-time Austin Music Award winner, including 2015 Musician of the Year and 2019 Best Female Vocals, she is an Austin icon and word is getting out: she has more than one-million views on her NPR Tiny Desk Concert, and she has done a 12-country tour through Latin America, the Middle East and Central Asia as a cultural ambassador with the U.S. State Department. Chavez talks with Beth on the universality of music, growing up Catholic and coming out as lesbian in college, the ancient Latin American traditions that inform her music, and so much more.

Lido Pimienta, Gina Chavez, Natalia Lafourcade and Juanes are just a few of the Latin Grammy nominations this year. We listen to their music and throwback to our conversations with those artists.

Tasty musical morsels for your ears! Siete Sound Bites presents performances by Carrie Rodriguez, Gina Chavez, Tiarra Girls, & Adrian Quesada with Beto Martinez. 7PM Central tomorrow night, Saturday September 12, on Siete Family Foods' YouTube channel...

Introducing Music Mondays— the home of Sapphic Sounds from the lgbtq+ community. Episode 1 is called the Mash Up and features: Siena Liggins, Psalm One, Biianco, Gina Chavez, Shea Diamond and Angel Haze. Follow Sapphic World on Spotify to hear in full. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sapphicworld/message

Meet Carrie Rodriguez and Gina Chavez, the musicians who created and perform the music you hear every week on Unlocking Us. Artists and activists, Gina and Carrie integrate stories, culture, and the heart of past generations into their music to create artful and hopeful futures. You can hear it in their music, and you can see it in their lives. I'm so grateful that our weekly Unlocking Us conversations begin and end with their soulful sounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

These conversations with Lila Downs and Gina Chavez explore identity, the power of language and listening to our ancestors for guidance.

Look and listen to all this badassery: White Denim's James Petralli, Gina Chavez, Kathryn Legendre and Ray Prim all perform today, Friday May 29th...

Gina Chavez is a bilingual singer-songwriter based in Austin, TX. Singing in both English and Spanish, her record Up.Rooted topped both the Amazon and Latin iTunes charts following a feature on NPR's All Things Considered. Her Tiny Desk concert made NPR’s top 15 of 2015.In this wide-ranging conversation we talk about her Latin roots, releasing music during the pandemic, breaking through the noise as an independent artist, learning how to step back from the comparison game, and self-giving love. She also speaks on her most recent song Ella (about persisting in times of trouble), and her theme music on Brené Brown’s new podcast.Where to find Gina:WebsiteInstagramTwitter

This longtime KUTX favorite shares a new Spanish-language single ahead of "La Que Manda", out next month.

This longtime KUTX favorite shares a new Spanish-language single ahead of "La Que Manda", out next month.

CHARLIE HUNTER AND LUCY WOODWARD are known for excelling in different genres, yet the two veteran musicians have been running in similar circles before pairing up for touring in 2018. With a career spanning 26 years and almost 20 albums, virtuoso guitarist Charlie Hunter has worked with the likes of Norah Jones, Mos Def, John Mayer, and D’Angelo. He is widely considered the authority on the seven and eight - string guitar. Lucy Woodward made her major label debut in 2003. She has since recorded/toured with Rod Stewart, Snarky Puppy, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Pink Martini, Chaka Khan and Carole King releasing 3 more albums along the way. ‘Music!Music!Music!’ marks the recorded debut of the musical partnership and an exhilarating blast of blues, soul and funk. GINA CHAVEZ is a 12-time Austin Music Award winner, including 2019 Best Female Vocals. Her bilingual, pan-Latin sound explore the true meaning of “Americana" as she and her five-piece band take audiences on a high-energy journey through Latin America and beyond. Gina tours internationally as a cultural ambassador with the U.S. State Dept, and runs Niñas Arriba, a college scholarship fund for young women in gang-dominated El Salvador. Her NPR Tiny Desk concert has more than 890,000 views and her national TV debut is now airing on PBS stations nationwide.

CHARLIE HUNTER AND LUCY WOODWARD are known for excelling in different genres, yet the two veteran musicians have been running in similar circles before pairing up for touring in 2018. With a career spanning 26 years and almost 20 albums, virtuoso guitarist Charlie Hunter has worked with the likes of Norah Jones, Mos Def, John Mayer, and D'Angelo. He is widely considered the authority on the seven and eight - string guitar. Lucy Woodward made her major label debut in 2003. She has since recorded/toured with Rod Stewart, Snarky Puppy, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Pink Martini, Chaka Khan and Carole King releasing 3 more albums along the way. ‘Music!Music!Music!' marks the recorded debut of the musical partnership and an exhilarating blast of blues, soul and funk. GINA CHAVEZ is a 12-time Austin Music Award winner, including 2019 Best Female Vocals. Her bilingual, pan-Latin sound explore the true meaning of “Americana" as she and her five-piece band take audiences on a high-energy journey through Latin America and beyond. Gina tours internationally as a cultural ambassador with the U.S. State Dept, and runs Niñas Arriba, a college scholarship fund for young women in gang-dominated El Salvador. Her NPR Tiny Desk concert has more than 890,000 views and her national TV debut is now airing on PBS stations nationwide..

Konrad Case is looking forward to seeing “The Canopic Jar of My Sins.” This absurdist environmental play by Justin Maxwell puts the accidental inventor of plastic on trial. Case says theater like this helps spark dialogue about the the environment without beating people over the head or making them feel guilty. Performances run Friday through Oct. 19 at The Crane Theater in Minneapolis. Dancer Rebecca Abroe recommends taking the kids in your life to “Expectation Station.” Part dance show, part musical theater, the program is narrated by Engineer Paul (of Choo Choo Bob fame) and features live music by the Roe Family Singers. Adults and kids alike can learn a few dance steps at a pre-performance workshop. Daytime performances run Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Oct. 20 at Steppingstone Theatre in St. Paul. Presbyterian Pastor Greg Bolt moved to Red Wing, Minn., not long ago, and says he’s become a huge fan of the Sheldon Theatre. He’s excited to see Gina Chavez perform at the Sheldon on Oct. 25. Bolt says he first learned about Gina Chavez when she performed a Tiny Desk Concert at NPR; he loves her funky, eclectic Latin-folk style and her meaningful lyrics.

Feliz Pride beibis! This orgullo szn we want to bring you another selection of LGBTQ identified artists who are making gorgeous sounds porque hay muchxs!!! Contrary to some publications that will crown a (as far as we know) straight cis dude a queer Latinx icon porque se pinta las uñas, we believe that *actually* queer and trans Latinx musicians deserve that shine. So aquí están, some amazing queer and trans artists for you to start digging into. Featuring music by Albita, Linn Da Quebrada, Anaís Azul, Gina Chavez, Sailorfag and Elysia Crampton.  We're running a summer sale! Our Cardi totes are only $15 (down from $20). And if you've been meaning to get a pin, they're almost sold out! Grab one today: bit.ly/TiendaRM Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2019/06/20/episode-86-orgullo/ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea

Gina Chavez is a Latin pop singer-songwriter and a 12-time Austin Music Award winner, who was named Austin Musician of the Year in 2015 and Female Vocalist of the Year in 2019. Gina has been an official SXSW artist going on 6 years in a row and her NPR Tiny Desk Concert has over 775,000 views. Gina and her band are currently touring the country to share her latest EP, Lightbeam, which includes 5 very personal songs that express Gina’s love for her wife, Jodi, and explore what it’s like to be a Catholic Latina who falls in love with a woman. As NPR’s Felix Contreras said of Gina, “See for yourself, and if you don't know her already, I dare you to walk away and not become a fan.”   SOCIAL MEDIA   Guest & Music, Gina Chavez Web: www.ginachavez.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IymNmb Instagram: @ginachavez Facebook: @ginachavezmusic Twitter: @ginachavez YouTube: https://bit.ly/2U6Ixa2   Host, Adrienne Huebner Instagram: @thisisaustinpodcast & @adrienneinaustin Twitter: @adrienne Facebook: @thisisaustinpodcast Email: thisisaustinpodcast@gmail.com Web: www.thisisaustinpodcast.com   Editor, Adrian De La Garza Facebook: @adlgmarketing Twitter: @adlgmarketing   Web: https://adlgmarketing.com/   HOW TO RATE & REVIEW A PODCAST ON ITUNES On an iPhone: Open the Podcasts app. Tap on the “Search” icon at the bottom. Type “This is Austin” in the search bar. Tap on the “This is Austin” logo. Scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section. Tap on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Tap on “Write a Review.” Type your review and tap on “Send.” You’re done. Thank you so much! From a computer: Open the iTunes app. Click on the search box in the top right corner. Type “This is Austin” and press Return/Enter. Click on the “This is Austin” logo under the “Podcasts” section. Click on the “Ratings & Reviews” tab. Click on a star (preferably the 5th star) to rate. Click on “Write a Review.” Type your review and click on “Submit.” You’re done. Thank you so much!

Gibson artist Gina Chavez got her start in the Austin Independent School District where she discovered a love of singing. From the moment she discovered her dad’s guitar tucked away in a closet she’s been playing to audiences all over the world seeking to connect to audience and to connect them with each other. A true cultural phenomenon, Gina performs her song, “ Miles de Millas,” LIVE at The 2019 NAMM Show.

Tickets to her Torrance, CA show March 1st and 2nd here: Gina Chavez Tickets Gina Chavez is blending the sounds of the Americas with tension and grace. A multi-ethnic Latin pop songstress, Chavez is a nine-time Austin Music Award winner — including 2015 Musician of the Year and Album of the Year for her sophomore release, Up Rooted. Her independent album topped the Amazon and Latin iTunes charts after a national feature on NPR’s All Things Considered and has been hailed by The Boston Globe, USA Today, Texas Monthly and the Austin Chronicle. Her band’s Tiny Desk concert made NPR’s top 15 of 2015.

A multi-ethnic Latin pop songstress, Gina Chavez is a 10-time Austin Music Award winner. Her bilingual record, Up.Rooted, topped both the Amazon and Latin iTunes charts following a feature on NPR's All Things Considered and has been hailed by The Boston Globe, USA Today, and Texas Monthly. Her Tiny Desk concert made NPR’s top 15 of 2015. Fresh off a 10-country tour as a cultural ambassador with the U.S. State Department, Chavez’s passionate collection of bilingual songs take audiences on a journey through the Americas, blending the sounds and rhythms of the region with tension and grace. Her Spanish-language anthem, “Siete-D” (Grand Prize winner of the 2014 John Lennon Songwriting Contest) recounts her experience volunteering in a gang-dominated suburb of San Salvador where she is a co-founder of The Niñas Arriba College Fund for young Latinas. https://www.ginachavez.com/about

This week we share a few of the songs we've currently got on repeat: Latinx folk, cushy synths and high energy jams about quedándose en la casa. We also chat about our relationship to accents, how we feel about personality typing and bachata's brothel roots. Featuring music by Gina Chavez, Balún and Andre Veloz.  Join our email list to be the first to learn about new episodes and our soon to be launched tienda: https://tinyletter.com/radiomenea Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/07/06/meneito-21

Gina Chavez is a bilingual Latin-folk singer/songwriter who blends the sounds of the Americas with tension and grace. Her music blends cumbia, bossa nova, vintage pop, reggaeton, and folk combined with dynamic vocals and sharp social commentary. She is the 2014 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize Winner for her song “Siete-D,” a rock-cumbia-rap mix that explores the delights and dangers of El Salvador from a window on the 7-D, the bus route she rode as a volunteer there in 2010. An eight-time Austin Music Award winner, Chavez and her band swept the 2015 awards, winning Musician of the Year, Album of the Year(Up.Rooted), Song of the Year (“Siete-D”), Best Latin Band, and the Esme Barrera Award for Music Activism and Education, while placing in six other categories. A new Gina Chavez single from her upcoming intensely personal EP, Lightbeam. "Heaven Knows" is a love letter set to lyrics dedicated to her wife, Jodi Granado. Chavez has received national recognition from NPR’s “All Songs Considered” and “Alt.Latino” for her debut SXSW performance (2012) as one of the new Latin artists to watch, and the Austin American-Statesman calls her “a true Austin music treasure — angelic vocals and a devilish treat on guitar.” Southern Living Magazine named her one of 11 “southern iconic women who have left a beautiful footprint across the South,” for her volunteer work in El Salvador. This will be her second appearance on Music Friday Live - her first interview was so much fun, we decided to ask her back.    

Jolt aims to build the political power and influence of Latinos in Texas. To do that, we need to extend beyond organizing: we must move people to action through emotion and story. This is the goal of Voces: to celebrate and uplift the voices of Latinos in Texas, and to highlight the incredible people who fight every day for justice. In this first episode we'll hear from Jolt's Founder and Director, Cristina Tzintzún, on how Jolt came to be. Thanks to the incredible musician & Jolt member Gina Chavez: all of the music you'll hear on this episode is from her album Up.Rooted.

Jolt aims to build the political power and influence of Latinos in Texas. To do that, we need to extend beyond organizing: we must move people to action through emotion and story. This is the goal of Voces: to celebrate and uplift the voices of Latinos in Texas, and to highlight the incredible people who fight every day for justice. In this first episode we'll hear from Jolt's Founder and Director, Cristina Tzintzún, on how Jolt came to be. Thanks to the incredible musician & Jolt member Gina Chavez: all of the music you'll hear on this episode is from her album Up.Rooted.

A spirit of protest motivated many Latin bands at this year's festival. Hear thoughts and music from some of the artists who performed, including Gina Chavez and members of Ozomatli and Fea.

On September 30, 2016 Gina Chavez spoke with Steven D. Powell about her experience performing at Austin City Limits Music Festival, the feelings surrounding being named Austin Musician of The Year, as well as her charity work. https://www.facebook.com/ginachavezmusic https://www.facebook.com/powellstevend

Texas-based singer/songwriter Sarah Pierce was musically influenced by her family’s heritage in the cattle business and she sings about the long line of women who get things done on the ranch.  Writing and playing classic country from a woman’s viewpoint and from a place firmly rooted in the land, she combines heartfelt story telling with an honest message in the 9 albums spanning her career.  Pierce released her newest CD, Barbed Wire, on the Little Bear Records imprint. Produced by Merel Bregante, Barbed Wire was recorded at The Cribworks Digital Audio in Liberty Hill, Texas, and she is launching her support tour this month in Texas. Gina Chavez is a bilingual Latin-folk singer/songwriter from Austin, Texas, who blends the sounds of the Americas with tension and grace. Her latest independent release, Up.Rooted, is a collection of bilingual songs traversing cumbia, bossa nova, vintage pop, reggaeton, and folk combined with dynamic vocals and sharp social commentary. The album topped the iTunes and Amazon Latin charts and was featured on NPR’s All Things Considered. She is the 2014 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Grand Prize Winner for her song “Siete-D,” a rock-cumbia-rap mix that explores the delights and dangers of El Salvador from the bus she rode as a volunteer there in 2010. She is currently on tour and will be onstage in Los Angeles at the Hotel Café, Oct 10 with Mitre and Irene Diaz.  But she stops in at Music FridayLive! this Friday.  

In this episode of “This Song” host Elizabeth McQueen sits down with  Glen Hansard  to talk about a song and an extraordinary experience around that song that made him know, for sure, that he would be a musician.  She also talks to Gina Chavez about a genre she heard in Argentina that hit her in the center […]

In this episode of “This Song” host Elizabeth McQueen sits down with  Glen Hansard  to talk about a song and an extraordinary experience around that song that made him know, for sure, that he would be a musician.  She also talks to Gina Chavez about a genre she heard in Argentina that hit her in the center […]

Driving? Then listen to this here.Strings  on Grass Sunset Concert Seriesfeaturing Jimmy LaFave and surprise mystery guestGreat Austin musicians in a country setting, under the stars featuring new arrangements by Will TaylorSunday, April 19, 2015(Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30)at private home near Slaughter and Manchaca RSVP to get complete informationLike us on FacbookGo to our websiteStrings on Grass is a donations-based concert series,  so pay what you can or feel.Suggested contribution: $20/person at the door. We are pleased to bring back Jimmy Lafave and a secret mystery guest, lover of Barton Springs in from Vermont. (See videos of Jimmy here) The last few years we’ve been in the studio with Jimmy, recording a cut with him on his Jackson Browne Tribute album, and two songs on his most recent album release.  Back in the 80’s my high school best friend and I would take our strings downtown and sit in at the Chicago House open mike frequently hosted by Jimmy Lafave.  Years later I ran into Jimmy at a live KGSR radio tribute to Bob Dylan; from that radio show the first season of  Strings Attached was born.Here are a few songs I arranged for that first show back in 2001:Never is a MomentWhen It Starts to Rain (KUT Radio Appearance)Jimmy LaFave was born in Wills Point, Texas, a small town 30 miles east of Dallas. He began school down the road in Mesquite and by Junior High was making music perched behind his Sears & Roebuck drum kit. It wasn’t long before his mother traded a drawer full of green stamps for his first guitar and the switch to singer–songwriter was in progress. His family later moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma, where he finished high school. Although he has lived in Austin for over 20 years, many people think of him as being from Oklahoma, because of his strong musical ties to the state and what he often refers to as its “red dirt music.” It was in this landscape that he began to define his sound and soak up a combination of his experiences among authentic songwriters from the tradition of Woody Guthrie. Before leaving Oklahoma for Austin, Jimmy did some independent recording and toured the southwest with the first version of his band Night Tribe. Read more here…."Jimmy LaFave sings like a soul caught up in the rapture."--Claudia Perry, The Houston PostJimmy LaFave is a musician, songwriter, and performing artist of unprecedented talent. An artist's artist."--Bob Johnston, Producer: Blonde On Blonde, Nashville Skyline, Johnny Cash, Paul Simon"Jimmy LaFave's songs move me 'cause he sings them with grit, passion, and uncommon beauty."--Lucinda Williams, Recording Artist"Jimmy LaFave uncovers the soul of America. And he does that so movingly and so beautifully that words fail."--Niew Revue, European newsweekly"Jimmy LaFave delivers with foot-to-the-floor passion." --Playboy"Jimmy, your words and music have captured new audiences who appreciate the Austin soundscape and the songwriting it encompasses. You are one of Austin's favorites, and you know that I'm one of your biggest fans."--Ann Richards, Former Governor of TexasStrings on Grass is a handicap accessible, smoke free, outdoor house concert series located near Slaughter Creek Dr. and Manchaca. Well-behaved youngsters any age are welcome.All attendees are encouraged to bring a picnic, their own seating, pillows, blankets as needed.  Attendance is by invitation only and RSVPs are required. Directions will be emailed to those with confirmed reservations.2 ways To RSVP for the Jimmy LaFave concert1) Online: click here or 2) By mail: please fill out the form below and mail it before April 14, 2014 toWill TaylorStrings on Grass Series – Jimmy LaFave9300 S IH 35Suite A500Austin, TX 78748Suggested donation is $20/person.Checks made out to Strings Attached.After April 14, please RSVP here http://stringsattached.orgRSVP for the Jimmy LaFave house concert,  April 19, 2015Please note that we will acknowledge receipt of your donation by email.  If you do not hear from us, please contact us.To: Strings on Grass Series – Jimmy LaFave9300 S IH 35Suite A500Austin, TX 78748Name: _______________________________  Number of people in my party: ________  Email address: ___________________________       Phone #____________________Please check one:___  I am enclosing my donation now.  (Make checks payable to "Strings Attached" and  postedated for 4/19/2015. Suggested amount: $20/person.)___  I would prefer to take my chances and wait to make my donation ($20/person) at the door.2015 Strings on Grass SeasonChristine AlbertDavid Glaser and Songs of James TaylorAbbey Road Re-ImaginedGina ChavezDana CooperLibby KirkpatrickGurf MorlixStrings on Grass Sunset Series 2015 Season(We are accepting donations in advance for all concerts.  Suggested donations made in advance are $20/person.  Checks should be made out to Strings Attached)MAY 16  Christine AlbertRSVPJUNE 6Music of James Taylor / David GlaserRSVPJULY 11Abbey Road Re-ImaginedRSVPAUGUST 15   Gina ChavezRSVPSEPTEMBER 12Dana CooperRSVPNOVEMBER 7Libby KirkpatrickRSVPDECEMBER 5Gurf MorlixRSVPWant to HELP STRINGS ON GRASS?Join our tag team (Let us tag you a few times a month on FB and get some free music as thanks)Become a PatronVolunteerGetting too many emails from us?Before you sever our digital relationship, try one of these non–email ways of staying in touch with our shows and music releases:Texting list (just monthly) Be our friend here.Subscribe to our podcast (great for the morning drive)You are receiving this email because you previously asked to be on our mailing list.Our mailing address is:Will Taylor9300 S IH 35Suite a 500Austin, 78748

Conversamos con Gina Chávez, cantautora estadounidense de ascendencia mexicana y suiza-alemana. Este año ganó la categoría latina del Concurso de Composición de Canciones John Lennon, con "Siete D", dedicado a la ruta de autobuses de Soyapango.