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This past summer, Texas Folklife presented a guest lecture by Dr. Norma Cantu at the Austin Public Library. The lecture was part of our Stories Summer institute, which trains teachers on audio storytelling.

For decades, Austin has long been known as the ‘Live Music Capital.’ But as the city rapidly changes, it is becoming more difficult to sustain local music traditions. How do we sustain live music and support musicians in the new Austin?