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April 15, 2014
Ray Bonneville Sings the Blues and More on New CD

Many of his songs have a blues quality, but he says he picked up all kinds of styles playing small clubs and bars across America
April 15, 2014
Ray Bonneville Sings the Blues and More on New CD

Singer/songwriter Ray Bonneville has released a new CD called “Easy Gone” with music that reflects his musical and personal journey from French-speaking Canada to his current home in Austin,Texas. The eclectic artist’s fan base extends from Texas to various parts of North America and Europe. VOA’s Greg Flakus reports from Austin.
April 09, 2014
Obama Eulogizes Fort Hood Victims

President focused mainly on three men who were shot and killed in rampage last week
April 07, 2014
US Army: Fort Hood Soldier Fired 35 Shots in 8 Minutes

Investigation continues at Fort Hood as community mourns shooting victims
April 04, 2014
Shooting Investigation at Fort Hood Focuses on Verbal Altercation

Spokesman for U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command says 'credible information' indicates Ivan Lopez 'was involved in a verbal altercation with soldiers from his unit just prior to allegedly opening fire'
April 04, 2014
Fort Hood Shooting Puts Focus Again on Mental Illness

The tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas, this week has drawn attention to the challenge of treating mental illness in the military and the misconceptions about mental afflictions in society as a whole. VOA's Greg Flakus spoke to one of the top U.S. experts on mental illness and filed this report from Houston.
April 03, 2014
Latest Fort Hood Shooting Raises Questions About Military Mental Care

Authorities say Ivan Lopez, the shooter, had previously been treated for mental problems
April 03, 2014
Official: Fort Hood Shooter Showed No Suicidal Tendencies

US Army secretary John McHugh also tells U.S. Senate committee there was no indication that soldier was involved with any extremist organizations
March 16, 2014
Festival Brings Musicians and Fans to Austin, Texas

Bands from all over America and from as far away as Japan, South Korea and Azerbaijan have come to the 'Live Music Capital of the World' for SXSW
March 16, 2014
Musicians and Fans Rock Austin, Texas

Austin, Texas, is known as the “Live Music Capital of the World” and that reputation is enhanced each year during the South by Southwest Festival. This year, the event offered more than 2,000 showcase performances at venues all over the city. VOA's Greg Flakus has more.
March 16, 2014
Independent Films Compete for Attention at Texas Festival

Positive reviews from people who see movie at South by Southwest event can help make an online hit
March 15, 2014
Interactive Technology Dominates SXSW Festival

At this year's South by Southwest Festival in the U.S. state of Texas, big crowds are flocking to film screenings and musical performances, but technology and interactive media are under the spotlight too. VOA's Greg Flakus reports from Austin.
February 20, 2014
Hospital Machinist Aids Medical Research

Juan Fernandez fabricates a variety of medical devices at Houston Methodist Hospital
February 18, 2014
'Boogaloo' Bolden's New Blues Album Crosses Borders

James 'Boogaloo' Bolden's band now features some blues by way of Mexico
February 17, 2014
Gadget Inventors Reach Customers Through TV Ads

'As Seen on TV!' products can generate big profits for those who come up with successful ideas
February 05, 2014
Music Fans Still Search for Roots of the Blues

Some of the deepest roots come from rich farming region of the United States known as the Mississippi Delta
February 04, 2014
Female Blues Singers Shine in Memphis

Talent recently on display in Memphis, Tennessee at an event held outside the International Blues Challenge
January 29, 2014
Memphis Blues Competition Draws Performers from Around the World

The 30th annual International Blues Challenge brought together musicians and singers from four continents to celebrate a unique musical genre
January 10, 2014
Mariachi Music Gains Popularity Across Ethnic Lines

Historically popular in US states that border Mexico, groups have recently sprung up across the United States, and in some European, Asian countries as well
January 10, 2014
Mariachi Music Gains Popularity Across Ethnic Lines

Among Mexican-Americans in the U.S. mariachi music has maintained its popularity for more than a century. But there are groups in all parts of the United States and in some European and Asian nations as well. As VOA's Greg Flakus reports, you don't have to be Mexican to be a mariachi singer.

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