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Cafe Tacvba at Auditorium Shores

Created by stacey on February 19, 2013
Music

2013 Showcasing Band Cafe Tacvba. Photo by Rafa Paz.

SXSW Music is proud to announce this year’s Thursday Auditorium Shores show, presented by NPR Music, featuring some of Latin America’s genre-defining artists. Cafe Tacvba makes their SXSW debut on Thursday, March 14th at Auditorium Shores, sharing the stage with Molotov and Bajofondo.

Molotov, best known for their politically charged lyricism, is continually refining their art and crafting new ways to communicate their message. Four Latin-Grammys, five studio albums and one documentary, Gimme The Power, into their career, we still find the group powering through various festival and events around the world.

Sounds from Chile at SXSW Music

Created by stacey on February 18, 2013
Music

2013 Showcasing Band, We Are The Grand

SXSW Music and Sounds From Chile will showcase a batch of fresh up-and-comers and established acts from the South American country this year at the Friends bar.

The night’s line-up includes We Are The Grand. WATG holds strong to a very contemporary style of fast-paced indie rock with skilled execution. From catchy guitar riffs to English-sung lyrics, this rock quartet takes inspiration from their North American neighbors and flips it right-side up.

Make Your Own Rainbow Connection at SXSW's Music Sessions

Created by L Park on February 18, 2013
Music

I love the SXSW Music Conference. In the last 200 years (okay, 24) I've seen amazingness like George Avakian and Quincy Jones trading Miles Davis tales; Ice Cube, cute as a teddy bear, telling stories about NWA life; and one of the guys in GWAR peeing off the back of the stage.

Your Chance to Score SXSW Fun Money

Created by chris on February 18, 2013
Music Film Interactive

Photo courtesy of Antony Ng

Need some extra cash for South By? Between February 15 and 22, Esurance, the official insurance sponsor of SXSW, is giving you the chance to win $500. Swing by facebook.com/Esurance to check out The SXSW Dream Gig and vote for your favorite of 3 finalists. Once you've voted, you can then quickly enter the sweeps for a shot at $500.

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