Miles Bloxson, Author at KUTX

RememberingJun 25, 2024Jun 27, 2024

Remembering: Dr. James Polk 1940-2024

Austin’s piano professor passes away at 83

KUTX / Diego Artea

Black History Month, Words On MusicFeb 22, 2024Feb 26, 2024

Black History Month Profile: The Austin Chitlin’ Circuit

February is Black History Month and all month long we’ll be featuring black artists, events and venues that have […]

Black History Month, FeaturesFeb 14, 2024Feb 15, 2024

Black History Month Profile: Glenn “Spot” Lockett

KUTX Black History Month profile on longtime Austinite and legendary producer for SST who worked on iconic and seminal […]

Black History MonthFeb 7, 2024Feb 7, 2024

Black History Month Profile: Lavelle White

White signed her first recording contract with Duke Records and during 1958 – 1964 released several singles, including, “Just […]

Black History MonthFeb 1, 2024Feb 1, 2024

Black History Month Profile: The Eastside Kings Blues Festival

The Eastside Kings Blues Festival started in 2013, as an idea of bassist, and producer Eddie Stout

FeaturesFeb 24, 2023Feb 24, 2023

Black History Month Profile: MC Overlord

MC Overlord brought hip-hop to Austin

FeaturesFeb 20, 2023Feb 20, 2023

Black History Month Profile: Kenny Dorham’s Backyard

Kenny Dorham’s Backyard was named after the legendary jazz trumpeter, singer, and composer. Dorham was born McKinley Howard […]

Patricia Lim

FeaturesFeb 17, 2023Feb 17, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: Tribe Mafia

Tribe Mafia is Chinasa Broxton and Dashawn Daniels

Michael Minasi / KUTX

FeaturesFeb 10, 2023Feb 10, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: Daniel Fears

Trailblazing artist Daniel Fears is our Black History Month Spotlight.

FeaturesFeb 1, 2023Feb 1, 2023

Black History Month Spotlight: Dr. James Polk

Turning the spotlight on the legendary Austin pianist

Renee Dominguez / KUT

Pause/PlayDec 7, 2022Dec 8, 2022

How can people get money into the hands of Austin musicians, outside of being fans and going to shows?

A look at different forms of financial support for Austin musician

Pause/PlayNov 9, 2022Nov 9, 2022

Take note U.S.: Canada actually gives its musicians money

New episode available NOW!

FeaturesFeb 21, 2022Feb 21, 2022

Black History Month Profile: Sam Houston

Sam Houston uses his platform to speak out

Michael Minasi

FeaturesFeb 18, 2022Feb 18, 2022

Black History Month Profile: Alesia Lani

Alesia Lani’s authenticity speaks to her fans.

FeaturesFeb 14, 2022Feb 15, 2022

Black History Month Profile: J Soulja

J Soulja was born on the Eastside of Austin. His father’s love of singing and music encouraged J Soulja […]

Julia Reihs

FeaturesFeb 11, 2022Jan 31, 2024

Black History Month Profile: Mama Duke

Austin artist Mama Duke is making a name for herself.

FeaturesFeb 7, 2022Feb 13, 2023

Black History Month Profile: Victory Grill

The “Chitlin’ Circuit” lives on at The Victory Grill

Words On MusicJan 31, 2022Feb 1, 2022

Black History Month Profile: Kenny Dorham’s Backyard

Austin jazz club named after famous trumpeter

FeaturesFeb 26, 2021Oct 13, 2021

Artist Spotlight: Jake Lloyd

Jake Lloyd grew up in Round Rock, Texas just 20 minutes outside of Austin in a musically inclined family. […]

FeaturesFeb 22, 2021Oct 13, 2021

Artist Spotlight: Deezie Brown

Deezie Brown has performed at prominent music festivals including SXSW, Underground Music Showcase, and Austin’s Inaugural Summer Jam. He most […]

FeaturesFeb 18, 2021Oct 13, 2021

Artist Spotlight: Riders Against the Storm

Jonathan “Chaka” Mahone and Ghislaine “Qi Dada” Jean met in 2001 in Providence, Rhode Island. After collaborating on different […]

FeaturesFeb 12, 2021Oct 13, 2021

Event Spotlight: Jump On It

Jump On It was founded by Nook Turner, Dorothy Turner, and Sharon Ellerby in 1997 in Austin, Texas. In […]

FeaturesFeb 8, 2021Oct 13, 2021

Artist Spotlight: TEDDYTHELEGACY

TEDDYTHELEGACY was born in 1995 and grew up as an only child on the Eastside of Austin. At […]

FeaturesFeb 5, 2021Oct 13, 2021

Artist Spotlight: Margaret Wright

Margaret Wright was Born in 1942 at Austin’s Holy Cross hospital, located on the eastside of Austin. Wright grew […]