Music of Tucson, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona has a strong, growing independent music culture that focuses on locally grown and locally derived musical genres. The city is home to musical organizations that seek to nurture artists from the local music scene as well as introduce the community to other musical styles from beyond Southern Arizona.

Regional musical genres

Tucson is home to both home-grown and imported musical styles and influences, including:

Musical organizations

Tucson Area Music Awards (TAMMIES)

The annual public-choice music awards nicknamed the TAMMIES[4] seeks to recognize local talent by highlighting Tucson's best musical performers.[5] The awards are held in the fall and are sponsored by Tucson Weekly magazine.

Recurring musical festivals and fairs

Prominent local musicians and bands

The following Tucson-based artists have been featured in a variety of local and national media.

Established choirs and choral groups

Major music performance venues

References

  1. Sturman, Dr. Janet, "World of Music and Dance in Tucson, Arizona", content by University of Arizona students enrolled in Music 334
  2. Cowboy music fest debuts here, Arizona Daily Star, Caliente section, Thursday, May 26, 2011. Retrieved: September 5, 2011.
  3. Armstrong, Gene, "A Tucson Music Hub ", Tucson Weekly, September 1, 2011.
  4. Seigel, Stephen, Soundbites, Tucson Weekly, August 25, 2011.
  5. McLemore, Mark, "And The Winner Is...", Arizona Public Media, Arts and Life, August 29, 2011.
  6. Raven, Daniel, "Industrial Strength: Alter Der Ruine grins through the goth", Phoenix New Times, Thursday, Nov 8 2007.
  7. Soundbites, Tucson Weekly, Aug 10, 2011.
  8. "The Black Sun Ensemble (Camera Obscura Records)", Phoenix New Times, May 17, 2001
  9. Golston, Maggie, "Welcome to the Cadillac Steakhouse. May they rock your face off?", Tucson Sentinel, Posted Feb 11, 2010.
  10. Smith, Dylan, "Calexico on Jimmy Kimmel Live", Tucson Sentinel, Posted May 6, 2011.
  11. 2009 "Tucson Music Hall of Fame: Calexico", Tammies: Tucson's Music Site, Posted by Tucson Area Music Awards on September 7, 2009.
  12. Newman, Paige, One more gift from two great bands, MSNBC.com, Updated 10/13/2005.
  13. "Tucson HoCo Fest features Latin music tonight", Arizona Daily Star, Tucson's entertainment guide, Posted Friday, September 2, 2011.
  14. Tucson: Southern Arizona's Music Sanctuary, Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau, News Release, December 16, 2010.
  15. "Messing With Texas: Alt.Latino's Favorite Music From SXSW 2014". NPR.org. 22 March 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  16. "'World Music' With A Kick". NPR.org. 20 November 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2014.
  17. "Orkesta Mendoza - virtualWOMEX". womex.com. 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2014.

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