Dr. Roberto Avant-Mier
SONGMINE HostRoberto Avant-Mier (PhD, University of Utah) is an Associate Professor and Research Fellow in the Department of Communication at The University of Texas at El Paso, and he is also affiliated faculty in Chicano Studies at UTEP. He is the author of Rock the Nation: Latin/o Identities and the Latin Rock Diaspora (2010), which examines the articulation(s) of Latino/as, identity, and rock music, and the co-author of Cine-Mexicans: An Introduction to Chicano Cinema (2018), which was based on several years of research and teaching of film theory and analysis of the image(s) of Mexicans in U.S./Hollywood movies & films.
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For episode 09 we dig deep with guest, student, fellow songminer Ethan Terrazas to discuss how music informs the life of a young music geek. -
With all the moms in mind, Robbie, Andy & Chris get silly and sweet while discussing songs that evoke motherhood and our own moms all while mining some gems from the conversation. -
This SONGMINE "Love Will Keep Us Together / Tear Us Apart" MIXTAPE edition is for the lovers and the others regarding matters of the heart. -
Andy declares he can do without "Christmas music" as Robbie brings a lifetime of mined holiday and winter tunes to show Andy the light. Trusting, Chris is happily along for the ride but puts his foot down with a surprising take. -
Join hosts Robbie, Andy & Chris in this seasonal special that takes full advantage of the never-ending geek-out that we dig in the mine. -
SONGMINE welcomes El Paso celebrity entrepreneur, DJ and activist, Marina Monsisvias for a “deep dig” into her wonderful and consequential work throughout El Paso and Texas. -
After Andy recounts his triumph at finally attending a 1975 concert in Phoenix, Robbie describes the scene at the recent sold-out Cigarettes Aftersex show at Don Haskins arena as Chris compares what he saw of CAS’ live stream from Austin City Limits Festival from his couch with his dog chillin' next to him. -
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SONGMINE digs a bit deeper to explore early musical interests, influences, and sentiments about music which may or may not currently represent Robbie, Andy, and Chris today.
