Music

Members of the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians will be able to book the transformed buses. Founder Michael Winningham projects the first bus will be ready for rental by the end of next year.

The Sing Me a Song Foundation gives children in need a chance to write stories that are turned into music. In "Simon Sings," an Austin boy's friends help him try to figure out who’s slowly stealing his skills.

Dr. Tyler Jorgensen rolls a record player into the hospital rooms of palliative care patients. It brings a dose of nostalgia and sometimes helps them process some tough emotions.

Ely was a beloved Texas musician for five decades. He led a group of artists raised in Lubbock who made their way to Austin, the "Live Music Capital of the World."

Viva Palestina Orchestra hopes to inspire compassion for Palestinian people and culture through their Austin shows. Last year, the musicians helped raise $115,000 for Palestinian families and aid groups.

Over the course of his seven-decade career, Jiménez received numerous awards and honors, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys.

Robert Ellis, a Texan musician with roots in Austin, said his bottom line hasn't suffered and his life has improved after leaving social media.

The band’s upcoming release, “Cumbias Levantamuertos,” draws on the the members' musical and cultural roots, Austin’s thriving cumbia scene and the magic of vinyl to keep the music sabroso.

The “True Texas Tunes” series kicked off at the Lake Austin H-E-B on Wednesday, benefiting the local nonprofit Housing Opportunities for Musicians and Entertainers. HOME raises money to cover housing and health care costs for local artists.

The choir's director said they wanted to form a group that was low pressure and fun. No auditions or experience were required to join.