Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Independent Student Newspaper for the University of Texas at San Antonio

The Paisano

Open laptop showing music production software

Digital DIY

Kirkland Luther September 19, 2018

How bedroom producing is creating the next wave of artists.   According to the 2017 Nielsen U.S. Music Year-End Report, R&B/hip-hop has surpassed rock as the most popular genre of music. “It’s...

Cowden sitting next to piano

Introducing Dr. Tracy Cowden, DMA

Rudy Sanchez September 6, 2018

How UTSA Music’s first female chair is going to make key changes to the department’s future. This semester, the music department has acquired an ambitious new staff member who believes she can help...

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Graphic courtesy of Samantha Ceballos/The Paisano

Breaking barriers through musica Latina

Gabriella Alderete-Cruz March 30, 2018

One of the most profound things about music is its universality− the language of music can easily transport anyone to a time, a place, or a feeling. I first heard of the Mexican singer Natalia Lafourcade...

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The fine line within music and plagiarism

Josh Levario January 23, 2018

Recently two major artists, Radiohead and Lana Del Rey, have been at odds with each other. Del Rey said Radiohead had filed a copyright infringement lawsuit due to similarities between her song “Get...

Cinderleaf: Jammin since the 90s

Cinderleaf: Jammin’ since the ’90s

Maya Halabi November 20, 2017

The ‘90s were certainly a time of thriving for the music industry. The emergence of bands such as Nirvana, Weezer, Blink-182, Soundgarden and Smashing Pumpkins were high on the music scene and...

Is 90s Rap Overrated?

Is ’90s Rap Overrated?

Ricardo Rodriguez November 20, 2017

In an interview with TIME magazine, well-known rapper Vince Staples weighed in on why he thinks ‘90s rap is overrated. “Tupac and Biggie, they were the golden era. There’s not a 50 Cent...

90s Snackables Tracklist

’90s Snackables Tracklist

Vincent Valdez November 20, 2017

SNACKABLES TRACKLIST Notorious B.I.G – “Juicy” Radiohead – “Creep” Mazzy Star – “Fade into You” George Strait – “Carried Away” Outkast – “Rosa Parks” Lonestar...

90s Most Iconic Playlist

’90s Most Iconic Playlist

Vincent Valdez November 20, 2017

Nirvana - “Smells Like Teen Spirit” (1991, #6 US) Backstreet Boys - “I Want It That Way” (1999, #6 US) Madonna - “Vogue” (1990, #1 US) Sir Mix-A-Lot - “Baby Got Back” (1992,...

Music & Art Festivals- Paisano Bite

Kat Joseph and Maya Halabi October 20, 2017

Maya Halabi discusses San Antonio's upcoming Mala Luna and Luminaria festivals. She also reviews Austin City Limits.   Host- Maya Halabi Videographers- Kat Joseph, Oscar Torres, and James...

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San Antonio’s Unique Urban Identity: A Little Old & a Little New

Enrique Bonilla August 29, 2017

Music Vibes AMEA: A voice with passion and direction, self-sufficient and diverse. UTSA grad and sociologist, AMEA delivers a unique take on r&b, soul and hip-hop. The Oklahoma native recently wrapped...

Manuel Canales and Alejandro Oliveros. Photos by Robert Gutierrez, The Paisano

Lyrical theatre wows UTSA Main Campus audience

Robert Gutierrez April 4, 2017

UTSA’s music and theatre departments performed a brilliant rendition of Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods” this past weekend. The theatre was packed and there wasn’t an empty chair in the room. The...

Dr. David Huron lecturing audience on theory of physiological responses to music. Taiwo Adepoju, The Paisano

Dr. Huron answers the question ‘why does music gives us goosebumps?’

Taiwo Adepoju February 1, 2017

Goosebumps, tears to the eyes, the feeling of being “choked up,” or “taking your breath away” are sometimes the feelings music evokes. But why? Why do people sometimes get these feelings when listening...

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