David Ma

Elvis Is Dead, I’m Still Alive: The Story of Asian Man Records comes out this month. It’s a colorful rundown of local music history,...

Discos Resaca approaches Cumbia as living art in constant evolution, deeply rooted in heritage. Founded in 2017 by accordionist and producer Ivan Flores, the...

“Bob turned around with that big smile and said, ‘Welcome to the Wailers,’” recalls Julian “Junior” Marvin, the guitarist behind some of Bob Marley...

In the industrial pocket of San Jose’s Martha Street, Tone Freq Studios sits in a modest warehouse not unlike others in the area. Inside,...

In a few weeks, Durand Jones & The Indications will take the stage at San Jose Civic, with country roots singer-songwriter Theo Lawrence opening....

In the corridors of San Jose’s arts district, PowerHouse has emerged as an unassuming sanctuary—a restored space that seeks to bolster the ambition of...

I. Historia Cumbia, a genre with folkloric roots, has taken hold of the Bay Area’s Latine musical landscape. Originally transported and sustained by working-class immigrant...

If you’ve driven by San Jose State on a Sunday or Tuesday, you might’ve seen people doing headspins by the MLK Library’s front steps....