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Into The Outside Box Releases Single 'Búho'
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 27, 2023

Into the Outside Box has quickly garnered a fanbase for their distinct blend of jazz and latin-infused music, earning accolades in Music For All, at Indie Network’s NYE 2022 Radio Show, and more. Now, they return with their latest single, ‘Búho,’ available now across platforms.

Calexico Share New Track 'Rambler'
by Michael Major - Sep 20, 2022

Stripped down, loose and fun, Calexico has shared the new track “Rambler,' a song reminiscent of their earliest tracks. Next month the band will embark on a tour of the East coast, performing in Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Washington DC and more. Check out the complete list of upcoming tour dates and listen to the new single now!

Photos: Karen Olivo and Maria Torres O'Connor Stop By ¡AMERICANO!
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2022

Tony Award winner Karen Olivo and director/choreographer Maria Torres O'Connor were at stopped by the Off-Broadway musical ¡AMERICANO! tonight! Check out photos from their visit!

¡AMERICANO! Pauses Performances Until April 18, Due To COVID-19; Opening Night Rescheduled To May 1
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 12, 2022

Due to a limited number of COVID-19 cases detected in the company, ¡Americano! will pause performances this week and resume Monday, April 18. Opening night is rescheduled to Sunday, May 1 at 7PM.

¡AMERICANO! to Celebrate NYC Immigrant Heritage Week with $20.12 Tickets
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 7, 2022

The new musical, ¡Americano!, will celebrate NYC Immigrant Heritage Week, April 11 – 17, with a *special offer: purchase select orchestra and mezzanine seats for $20.12.

Photos: First Look at ¡AMERICANO! at New World Stages
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 4, 2022

Following an acclaimed and record-setting run at Arizona’s Phoenix Theater Company, ¡Americano!, a new American musical is now playing a 12-week limited engagement through June 19 at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street.)

¡AMERICANO! Begins Performances Off-Broadway Tomorrow
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2022

Following an acclaimed and record-setting run at Arizona’s Phoenix Theater Company, ¡Americano!, a new American musical will launch a 12-week limited engagement, March 31 – June 19, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street.) Opening night is April 21 at 7PM.

Photos: The Cast of AMERICANO! Meets The Press
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Mar 17, 2022

¡Americano!, the new American musical based on the life of DREAMer and American hero Tony Valdovinos, stars Sean Ewing (West Side Story and Amazing Grace on Broadway; The Visitor at The Public) as Valdovinos, leading a near-entirely Latino company.

Calexico Share New Track 'Harness The Wind'
by Michael Major - Mar 2, 2022

Oscillating between haunting desert noirs and buoyant jolts of cumbia, Calexico recently announced their 10th studio album ‘El Mirador’ and today they are sharing the album track “Harness The Wind”, which features backing vocals from Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam. Listen to the new single now! Plus, check out upcoming tour dates.

Casting Announced for NYC Premiere of ¡AMERICANO!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2022

¡Americano!, the new American musical based on the life of DREAMer and American hero Tony Valdovinos, has announced its cast. Sean Ewing portrays Valdovinos, leading a near-entirely Latino company including Legna Cedillo, Yassmin Alers, Johanna Carlisle-Zepeda, Joseph Paul Cavazos, Lucas Coatney, Devin Cortez, Juan Luis Espinal, and more.

¡AMERICANO! is Coming to New World Stages This Spring
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 17, 2022

Following an acclaimed and record-setting run at Arizona’s Phoenix Theater Company, ¡Americano!, a new American musical comes to New York this spring in a 12-week limited engagement, March 31 – June 19, at New World Stages (340 West 50th Street.) Opening night is April 21 at 7PM.

Calexico Announce New Album 'El Mirador' & Share Title Track
by Michael Major - Feb 1, 2022

Calexico's Joey Burns and John Convertino return in 2022 with their luminous 10th studio album, El Mirador. Animated by director Elefanto and MERO ESTUDIO, the music video for the title track has been released. Plus, check out upcoming European tour dates!

Two-Week Workshop of AMERICANO! to be Presented by Amas Musical Theatre & Quixote Productions
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 14, 2021

Amas Musical Theatre in association with Quixote Productions (Jason Rose, Producer) will present a two-week developmental workshop of Americano!, a new musical with a book by Michael Barnard and Jonathan Rosenberg and music composed by Carrie Rodriguez at the New 42nd Street Studios (229 West 42nd Street).

Quixote Productions Announces Five New Musicals Including TIANANMEN Directed by Telly Leung, AMERICANO! & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 17, 2021

After producing Americano! – based on the life of a DREAMer – last year with The Phoenix Theatre Company, Arizona-based Quixote Productions, Jason Rose producer, announced today an ambitious slate of upcoming new musicals, all with commercial aspirations, scheduled to debut over the next several years, created by artists from around the world.

AMERICANO! Finalizes Agreement With Amas Musical Theatre to Co-Produce Live Production
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 26, 2021

Americano! – a record-setting musical based on the life of a DREAMer –finalized an agreement with New York City-based Amas Musical Theatre to co-produce a live production of Americano!, starting with a two-week workshop in Fall, 2021.

XIXA Releases “Nights Plutonian Shore” From New LP 'Genesis'
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 26, 2020

Tucson's XIXA are back with a third sampling from their forthcoming album Genesis today with the premiere of their track “Nights Plutonian Shore.” The song is streaming now via CULTURE COLLiDE alongside an interview with XIXA bandleaders Brian Lopez and Gabriel Sullivan – listen here!

VIDEO: XIXA Shares 'May They Call Us Home' Song & Video
by Sarah Leiber - Oct 27, 2020

“We’re taking the Peruvian Chicha Gods to Arizona’s mystic desert landscape.'

XIXA Announces New LP 'Genesis'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Sep 18, 2020

Tucson’s acclaimed six-piece XIXA have announced Genesis, the band’s sophomore LP.

Music From AMERICANO! Available Online; Portions of Proceeds to go to Marine Corps Scholarship Fund
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2020

We all need something positive and uplifting in these anxious times of the Coronavirus, quarantines and 'shelter in place' orders. That is where ¡Americano! The Musical can help with original songs available online from the musical by acclaimed singer / songwriter Carrie Rodriguez and pioneering Latin music group Orkestra Mendoza.

AMERICANO! Will Head to New World Stages in April
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 26, 2020

A world premiere musical in Phoenix has set box office records and attracted younger and more diverse audiences with its uplifting story and original and compelling music.