Latin Notes: Saluté anniversary a bittersweet event
Posted: June 16, 2012 Filed under: Conjunto music | Tags: accordion, bajo sexto, chicano, chicano art, conjunto, Conjunto music, flaco jimenez, los padrinos, max baca, santiago jimenez, squeezebox, steve jordan, tejano, tex-mex Leave a commentAzeneth Dominguez’s crowning achievement — Saluté’s 25th anniversary — is admittedly bittersweet.
As the bar owner and loyal patrons celebrate at the St. Mary’s Strip landmark this weekend with Flaco Jimenez, Max Baca, the West Side Horns, Joe Jama and Los Dudes, it’s with a sinking feeling that things didn’t play out quite the way they’d hoped.
Salute’s days are numbered
Posted: May 9, 2012 Filed under: Conjunto is Life | Tags: accordion, chicano, chicano art, conjunto, flaco jimenez, polka, squeezebox, steve jordan, tejano, tex-mex 1 CommentThe sale of a small retail center on St. Mary’s Strip between East Craig Street and East Russell Place signals the beginning of the end for Salute International Bar, a landmark with a storied musical history.
It’s no secret that Salute owner Azeneth Dominguez has been looking to get out of the business for nearly two years, since the death of Esteban “Steve” Jordan in August 2010.
Jordan had a longtime residency there and Salute played home to performers like the late Randy Garibay, Joe Jama and Flaco Jimenez, as well as punk rockers and DJs.
San Antonio businessman Casey Lange bought the center in April. Lange, who is the landlord forLimelight and Feast, says he has no immediate plans for the space.
But he doesn’t plan to operate Salute or carry on the name. Lange envisions launching a new nightclub with a food component at the site in 2013.
Both parties said they hadn’t discussed details of Dominguez’s eventual exit. At this time, current tenants are operating on a month-to-month basis.
“If I can stay until June, I’ll be happy,” said Dominguez who has operated the bar for 24 years. Salute is located at 2801 N. St, Mary’s.
Salute’s days are numbered | The Music Beat | a mySA.com blog.
Conjunto’s Roel Flores keeps music alive with paintbrush
Posted: September 17, 2011 Filed under: Conjunto music | Tags: accordion, bajo sexto, chicano art, conjunto, farmworkers, migrant, squeezebox, tejano, tex-mex Leave a commentThe 69-year-old musician-turned-artist, said he hopes his art can bring his memories and experiences as a migrant worker to life. He aims to preserve the history of migrant workers and connect with those that grew up with the same values and love for conjunto that he did.
“I’m trying to keep conjunto alive, not by sound, but by sight,” Flores said.
Read more here: The Monitor
Puro Chicano Art and Conjunto Music Links
Posted: May 14, 2008 Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: accordion, art, chicano art, Conjunto music, music, san antonio, tex-mex Leave a commentHere are some links that you might want to pass along or share with others!
Chicano Art Gallery studio of Joe L. Lopez here in San Antonio Tx.
SAY Sí, in San Antonio, is a year round, long-term, non-profit multidisciplinary arts program that provides students opportunities to develop artistic and social skills in preparation for higher educational advancement and professional careers. SAY Sí’s MAS [Media Arts Studio], is a creative multi-media environment where students can develop their artistic voices through the use of innovative and empowering communications and media technology.
Murals in Los Angeles CA
An Educational Forum Furthering the Conversation Regarding Mesoamerican Roots and Contemporary Chicano Aesthetic Vision
Learn about Corridos from the Smithsonian. Tambien en español.
Everything you wanted to know about Conjunto music can be found on this website – based on a documentary by Hector Galan. Also, here is a good article by foremost Conjunto expert Manuel Peña.
About the accordion and Conjunto music
The music of the Mexico/United States border region is one of the most vibrant expressions of this unique culture. The links on this page provide starting points for learning about the conjunto musical style, its history, cultural significance, and artistry. From the Benson Latin American Collection, University of Texas at Austin.
How the Texas-bred music made famous by Selena is losing the tug-of-war with Mexico. Austin American-Statesman, 2006
