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Santana credits humanity’s birthplace — and Metatron — for his life and soundnew

Has everything been invented in music? Yes and no.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
09-08-2011 |
Music
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The Rapture: In the Grace of Your Lovenew

We're not supposed to care about the Rapture.
San Antonio Current |
J.D. Swerzenski |
09-07-2011 |
Reviews
The Beatles: 1new

Originally released in 2000, 1 sold more than 31 million albums and is the fastest-selling record of all time.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
09-07-2011 |
Reviews
Francisca Valenzuela: Buen Soldadonew

Francisca Valenzuela (born in San Francisco and raised in Chile since age 12) has been kicking ass for some time
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
09-01-2011 |
Reviews
Medicine for the Soulnew

When San Antone Café & Concerts closed its doors in March, a hole opened up for a good chunk of the local and touring Americana/folk singer-songwriter scene.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
09-01-2011 |
Music
Andrea Echeverri: Dosnew
Has it already been six years since her solo debut?
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
09-01-2011 |
Reviews
Rene Lopez: E.L.S.new

The pretensions of Rene Lopez's E.L.S. are hard to swallow.
San Antonio Current |
Adam Villela Coronado |
08-31-2011 |
Reviews
Red Hot Chili Peppers: I'm With Younew

Who's the most important Chili Pepper?
San Antonio Current |
Chuck Kerr |
08-31-2011 |
Reviews
La Chola Wants Younew

Please don’t be intimidated by La Chola, whose real name is Mayra "Breezy" Ramirez.
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
08-31-2011 |
Music
Glambilly Reaches a Mature Frenzied State with White BBQ Saucenew

Hans Frank feeds off criticism, crafting it into art.
San Antonio Current |
David H. Monnich |
08-22-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Guy Clark: Songs and Storiesnew

Guy Clark's songwriting gifts have earned him greater approbation from fellow musicians than commercial success.
San Antonio Current |
Chris Parker |
08-22-2011 |
Reviews
Jeff Bridges: Jeff Bridgesnew

Jeff Bridges, aka "The Dude," has temporarily set aside his acting career to focus on music.
San Antonio Current |
David H. Monnich |
08-22-2011 |
Reviews
Matisyahu Whispers on the Power of the Spiritnew

Even though “King Without a Crown” is a great track, the big moment in Live at Stubb’s (2005) — Matisyahu’s second, breakthrough album recorded in Austin — is “Lord Raise Me Up.”
San Antonio Current |
Enrique Lopetegui |
08-19-2011 |
Music
Jay-Z and Kanye West: Watch the Thronenew

Watch The Throne is easily the most anticipated rap release in 2011.
San Antonio Current |
Adam Villela Coronado |
08-19-2011 |
Reviews
Glambilly: White BBQ Saucenew

What makes Glambilly so great isn't in a song, but a monologue.
San Antonio Current |
Adam Villela Coronado |
08-19-2011 |
Reviews