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The Bands We Wanted To See At SXSW 2020

Angelica Garcia is just one of the many artists we'll miss seeing at SXSW this year. Caitlyn Krone/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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The Bands We Wanted To See At SXSW 2020

In the wake of the cancellation of SXSW this year, Alt.Latino explores the bands we had wanted to see this year in Austin, Texas.

The Bands We Wanted To See At SXSW 2020

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Siblings Gracie And Clyde Lawrence On Touring And The Meaning Of Home

Clyde and Gracie Lawrence perform together in the soulful pop band Lawrence. Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Siblings Gracie And Clyde Lawrence On Touring And The Meaning Of Home

The brother and sister have been performing together since they were toddlers, but touring across the country in the soul-pop band Lawrence gave them a new understanding of their relationship.

Siblings Gracie And Clyde Lawrence On Touring And The Meaning Of Home

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After Fleeing An Apocalypse, La Vida Boheme Embraces Its Immigrant Story

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After Fleeing An Apocalypse, La Vida Boheme Embraces Its Immigrant Story

The Venezuelan rockers moved to Mexico as protest and corruption were swallowing their hometown of Caracas. Life in a foreign country became the inspiration for their latest album, La Lucha.

After Fleeing An Apocalypse, La Vida Boheme Embraces Its Immigrant Story

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Residente Journeys Across The World — And Finds Himself Everywhere

René Pérez Joglar, aka Residente, visits a village outside the Ghanaian town of Tamale — one of many international communities to serve as the backdrop for the rapper's solo debut. Ruben Salgado Escudero/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Residente Journeys Across The World — And Finds Himself Everywhere

Two years after breaking up the Latin hip-hop juggernaut Calle 13, René Pérez Joglar can't stop connecting dots. The rapper's solo debut turns a simple DNA test into a massive multimedia project.

At SXSW, Asian-American Musicians Make A Space Of Their Own

Run River North (Jennifer Rim, Joe Chun, Alex Hwang, Abe Kim, Daniel Chae and Sally Kang) performs at SXSW's first-ever Asian-American showcase. Stephanie Vu & Zenith Division/Courtesy of Kollaboration hide caption

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At SXSW, Asian-American Musicians Make A Space Of Their Own

This year's SXSW saw the first-ever showcase featuring exclusively Asian-American artists. Organizer Christine Minji Chang says one goal is to broaden Asian Americans' representation in the industry.

At SXSW, Asian-American Musicians Make A Space Of Their Own

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Why SXSW Matters: The Best Of What We Saw, 2017

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Why SXSW Matters: The Best Of What We Saw, 2017

We go to SXSW in order to find music we're unlikely to see in our own backyard, find something thrilling, then shout out our fervent support. In this episode, we do exactly that.

Why SXSW Matters: The Best Of What We Saw, 2017

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What We Loved On The Last Day Of SXSW

Nottingham's HECK embodied the relentless, indefatigable spirit of SXSW on the festival's last day. Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption

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What We Loved On The Last Day Of SXSW

It's the end of another grueling and glorious SXSW. Here's what we loved on the last day.

What We Loved On The Last Day Of SXSW

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At SXSW, Garth Brooks Sees The Constants In A Changing Industry

"You cannot stop creating," Garth Brooks says. "That's what I think you're put down here to do." Jeremy Cowart/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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At SXSW, Garth Brooks Sees The Constants In A Changing Industry

The music business has evolved dramatically since the country icon began his career. What hasn't changed, he says, is how artists connect with fans: "The music kinda lets you be in their life."

At SXSW, Garth Brooks Sees The Constants In A Changing Industry

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Nile Rodgers At SXSW: 'No One Else Can Tell The Story'

"My life and my career is a real anomaly," Nile Rodgers says. "I mean, I'm a 64-year-old black man with a front-line record deal. It's insane." Adam Kissick for NPR hide caption

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Nile Rodgers At SXSW: 'No One Else Can Tell The Story'

The influential producer has worked with everyone from David Bowie to Daft Punk. He spoke with NPR's Michel Martin shortly after delivering a keynote address at the Austin music festival.

Nile Rodgers At SXSW: 'No One Else Can Tell The Story'

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