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How Tex‑Mex Shaped the American Sound — And The Quiet Innovator Who Helped Make it Happen
The border‑born Tex Mex sound rewired American music — and Augie Meyers helped make it happen...
Al Cattabiani
Al is CultureSonar's founder. He has always worked in and around the arts. His companies have generally focused on music, indie/foreign film, documentaries, and holistic living. Over the years, he has released well over 1,000 titles, including many Oscar, Grammy and Emmy winners. Although playing guitar has never been his Day Job, quite rightly, he’s been gigging steadily for years — and is an avid fan.
Today’s Biggest Music Stage is One You Rarely See
From minstrels in a town square to 45's to MTV to .... sync. How we discover music always changes, and the latest twist is surprising.
Did George Harrison Accidentally Create the Modern Music Business?
In the "Isn't It Ironic?" Dept, did the Beatle most associated with Zen detachment inadvertently create the financial engineering at the heart of today's music business?
Appreciating Dwight Yoakam
Dwight Yoakam has endured by relentlessly going his own way. His authenticity drew new audiences to country, and continues to inspire fans of all stripes. This seems a good time to appreciate his fruitful, varied career.
Appreciating Jools Holland
For decades, Jools Holland has been a joyful force in music. His career, still in full gear, is remarkably wide ranging and impactful. Here are a few reasons to love him...