West Side Sound Oral History Project

West Side Sound Oral History Project The West Side Sound Oral History Project documents and shares oral histories about the SA genre.

09/16/2026

West Side Sound is more than just old music in San Antonio. This special mix of rhythm and blues, rock, and Tejano music started decades ago on street corners and at high school dances. The San Antonio Public Library and the Latino Collection & Resource Center hosted a presentation and lecture Tuesd...

11/04/2025

A film screening and panel discussion on Nov. 5 will highlight the rich musical history of San Antonio's Chicano community.

The documentary You've Succeeded: The Life & Times of Dimas Garza dives into the life of the San Antonio native, who sang with groups like The Lyrics and The Royal Jesters.

The film is shown in collaboration with West Side Sound Oral History Project, a collection of scholars and community activists who aim to preserve the history of San Antonio’s music scene.

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07/27/2025

Janie’s Record Shop, a revered Tejano music source for artists, celebrates its 40th anniversary next month.

"They need to put a historical marker at her shop because she’s such a staple for who we are as a culture." bit.ly/45lM5w1

07/17/2025

The WSSOHP is excited to announce that we’ll be dropping new, monthly content to our YouTube channel. This is an opportunity to share deeper stories and reach an even wider audience with the incredible interviews and stories we have lined up in the upcoming months. If you haven’t already, subscribe and share via the link in our bio. You won’t want to miss it!

Direct link to our YouTube Channel:

https://youtu.be/RsW6fKIoVZQ?si=AI6xNYsG8B2_jSHA

01/20/2025

Calling all San Antonio based artists!!! Come learn all about grants and how to apply Wednesdays and Thursdays starting soon!

01/18/2025

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, February 15th, for our first Conjunto Jam of 2025 - "MY MAIN SQUEEZE" at The Cove featuring El Mero, Mero, MAX BACA!!!

The Conjunto Love will start at 5 pm, with no cover, and with a lineup that will have you up and dancing with your Main Squeeze!!! 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓

Latinx Artists & Cultural Workers | NALAC

01/16/2025

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