Arts Jul 12 Bollywood dance breaks down barriers in Austin Calling himself a “global citizen”, Prakash Mohandas says the goal of his dance company is to foster understanding between people and cultures. “If people are able to come dance with each other and have fun with each other, that breaks… By KLRU
Arts Apr 05 The samba school where Brazilian rhythms meet country At Austin Samba School, students are dressed in American-flag cowboy outfits and dancing samba. And class has just begun. By KLRU
Arts Feb 16 How a composer turned 6 abandoned pianos into a unique concert Composer Nathan Felix was living in Los Angeles when he decided to write a piece for six pianos played at once. The catch? He doesn't play the piano. By KLRU
Arts Nov 24 In Austin exhibit, viewers immerse themselves in foam, light and sound In Austin, 14 artists have come together to offer an immersive art experience with Strange Pilgrims, a large-scale group exhibition with experiential art at multiple venues. By KLRU
Oct 06 Writing workshop empowers teens to defy stereotypes By KLRU The Barrio Writers program began in 2009 with small workshops at El Centro Cultural de Mexico in Santa Ana, Ca., to give teenagers a voice to speak out on the issues they normally would not address in a classroom. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 1:30 After trauma of combat, soldiers find solace in songwriting By PBS News Hour An Austin-based singer-songwriter founded Songwritingwith:Soldiers, a free program that pairs professional songwriters with veterans to craft original songs based on their experiences. For many of the 120 military members who have participated, songwriting begins the healing process. Continue watching
May 09 Watch 3:25 As the city prospers around them, Austin teachers may miss out By PBS News Hour Even though Austin, Texas, is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation and a magnet for the technology and arts industries, not every sector is enjoying the good times. Many students live below the poverty line, and some of… Continue watching
Feb 17 Underserved Austin students embrace their culture through the art of drumming By KLRU Sevylla del Mazo is a music teacher and founder of Roots & Rhythms, an after-school program that teaches drumming to underserved, bilingual students. Continue reading
Feb 17 Watch 3:34 Underserved Austin students embrace their culture through the art of drumming By PBS News Hour Continue watching