In loving memory of Wayne Holtz
by Tamara Adira I remember when I first met Wayne Holtz. He was selling antiques on Fredericksburg Road. It was a smokey and dusty place cluttered with antiquities, furniture, and unidentifiable […]
Inesita: A century of dance, devotion and enduring power
By Sunny Hubler A petite but striking woman stands on a small stage, captured in soft-focus black-and-white film. She breaks into dance. The zapateado she uses—like tap, but faster and sharper—is impossibly
An Interview with band leader Bill King
Marco Aquino In this interview band leader Bill King discusses the history of his 12- piece King William Jazz Collective. Founded in 2009, the ensemble comprises former members from Gerry
Gerry Gibbs on Jazz Evolution and Carmens’ Impact
by Marco Aquino In this interview, band leader and multi-instrumentalist Gerry Gibbs reflects on his early years of musical performances at Carmens de la Calle. The son of famed vibraphonist
Founder Joel Settles looks back at Flamenco Fest origins
by Joel Settles Roots in San Antonio Parks and Recreation As the creator of Flamenco Fest, former San Antonian Joel Settles shares memories of his work and the origins of
Arte y Pasión’s Sonidos de libertad Explores Parallels Between Punk and Flamenco
by Marco Aquino Since its debut in 2009, Tamara Adira’s avant-garde troupe Arte y Pasión has used flamenco as a vehicle for social commentary, political protest, and artistic healing. The