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Mike Hugenor Chronicles Asian Man Records and South Bay Punk
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 Keeps Cumbia Evolving From East San Jose to the World
Discos Resaca approaches Cumbia as living art in constant evolution, deeply rooted in heritage. Founded in 2017 by accordionist and producer Ivan Flores, the...
Junior Marvin Reflects on Bob Marley, The Wailers and a Lifetime in Reggae
“Bob turned around with that big smile and said, ‘Welcome to the Wailers,’” recalls Julian “Junior” Marvin, the guitarist behind some of Bob Marley...
San Jose’s Ton Freq Studios continues indie analog tradition
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,...
Durand Jones & The Indications Bring Flowers Tour to San Jose Civic
In a few weeks, Durand Jones & The Indications will take the stage at San Jose Civic, with country roots singer-songwriter Theo Lawrence opening....
PowerHouse San Jose Creates a Creative Haven for Women Entrepreneurs
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...
How Cumbia Took Root and Evolved in the Bay Area
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...
San Jose State Breakdancing Club Revives Bay Area B-Boy Culture
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....
