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"...Michael Ramos (Charanga Cakewalk) 5 Indian Innovators..."

Jan. 22, 2021 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Michael Ramos Signs the Tiarra Girls

“I’m an A&R guy for Lucky Hound Music [and] a staff producer”

"...emeritus Dave Marsh for the Chronicle in 2006. “[In Charanga Cakewalk], what he wants to do is make sounds..."

Nov. 13, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

El Tule

"...What Charanga Cakewalk mago Michael Ramos did for Gina Chavez's Album..."

Aug. 21, 2015 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Soy Quien Soy

Gina Chavez comes into her own

"...Mellencamp, and Paul Simon, plus his own musical universe, Charanga Cakewalk (revisit "The Zen of Revolution," Aug. 18, 2006),..."

April 4, 2014 Music Feature by Nina Hernandez

Gina Chavez

"...veteran local studio genius Michael Ramos (Patty Griffin; his Charanga Cakewalk) results in a flawlessly bilingual balance between South..."

Feb. 14, 2014 Music Review by Nina Hernandez

Food Events

Putting booze in a sno-cone? Fine by us.

"...Enjoy live music from Bombasta, La Guerrilla, Mariachi Tamazula, Charanga Cakewalk, and Este Vato plus recorded music from Ocote..."

May 4, 2012 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

April Showers

Turning expectations into gratitude, part 47

"...the show, which included Michael Ramos and his band Charanga Cakewalk, Johnny Goudie, Afrofreque, and Bustamoovalators. The benefit's over,..."

April 17, 2012 Music Post by Margaret Moser

SXSW Saturday Picks & Sleepers

Saturday blurbs rally!

"...of new tricks from the kid. – Luke Winkie Charanga Cakewalk..."

March 16, 2012 Music Feature

Top 10s

"...8) Charanga Cakewalk, El Brown Recluse (Cosmica)..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Austin Top 10

Making local lists and checking 'em twice

"...8) Charanga Cakewalk, El Brown Recluse (Cosmica)..."

Jan. 6, 2012 Music Feature

One, Two, Tres, Cuatro

The other music Halls of Fame have had their say – time to focus locally on the Austin Texas Music Hall of Fame

"...Griffin. Ramos has been working his Latin chill-out project Charanga Cakewalk since the mid 2000s (see "The Zen of..."

Dec. 30, 2011 Music Column by Margaret Moser

Charanga Cakewalk

"...Charanga CakewalkEl Brown Recluse (Cosmica)..."

Nov. 18, 2011 Music Review by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

Mixed signals: KUT takes over the Cactus Cafe, Pachanga owns Fiesta Gardens

"...outlined his four keys to songwriting: accordion (provided by Charanga Cakewalk's masterful Michael Ramos), lyrics, rhythm, and – wait..."

May 28, 2010 Music Column by Austin Powell

Sí Señor!

The Pachanga Latino Music Festival's trinity year

"...David Garza, Vallejo, Ocote Soul Sounds, Brownout, El Tule, Charanga Cakewalk, Maneja Beto, etc. (see "Cumbia de la Pachanga!,"..."

May 21, 2010 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

The Daily Hustle: 5/7/10

Willie, Bonds, and Auditors

"...On the city calendar: Live From the Plaza features Charanga Cakewalk. That's at City Hall plaza, 301 W. Second..."

May 7, 2010 News Post by Wells Dunbar

American Sabor: Latinos in U.S. Popular Music

To fully enjoy this exhibit, bring a kid and watch him become ignited by the music

"...Austin music lovers will note mentions of Ruben Ramos, Charanga Cakewalk, and Maneja Beto, along with recent events like..."

March 19, 2010 Arts Review by Belinda Acosta

Event Menu

Delicious foodie events to keep you busy this week

"...from the crowd via text message. A concert by Charanga Cakewalk will follow. Tickets are $35 at www.stubbsaustin.com. Saturday,..."

Feb. 26, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Event Menu

A guide to Austin-area foodie events – smackdowns, socials, and more

"...from the crowd via text message. A concert from Charanga Cakewalk will follow. Tickets are $35 at www.stubbsaustin.com. Friday,..."

Jan. 15, 2010 Food Column by Virginia B. Wood

Viva la Vida

The 26th annual Día de los Muertos celebration has a new twist this year

"...y Los Curanderos, Tiburon, Peligrosa All-Stars DJs, Bocastria, and Charanga Cakewalk. Performances and entertainment will be provided by Roy..."

Oct. 23, 2009 Food Feature by Claudia Alarcón

Off the Record

Austin's Monster of Folk strolls down Mermaid Avenue, inside Woxy's DJ booth, and beating the drum for HAAM Benefit Day

"...8pm: Charanga Cakewalk at Momo's (618 W. Sixth)..."

Sept. 18, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

I Built My Girlfriend's iPod

Stranded on a desert island? At least you have your iPodSolar.

"...Institute of Sound (Soy Sauce), he stayed home at Charanga Cakewalk. Jimmy Cliff's The Harder They Come deluxe edition..."

Sept. 11, 2009 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Cumbia de la Pachanga!

Nine hours at Fiesta Garden's Latino Music Festival on Saturday turns into a rock en Español empanada

"...giving initial Sixth Street gigs to Vallejo, Del Castillo, Charanga Cakewalk’s Michael Ramos, and Los Lonely Boys. Give gracias..."

June 2, 2009 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Off the Record

A fond send-off for D-Madness, stuffing the piñata for the second annual Pachanga Latino Music Festival, Hayes Carll helps rebuild the Crystal Beach, and roaming the Flatladers' Hills and Valleys

"...part of a daylong series of demo sessions, featuring Charanga Cakewalk's Jake Owens (guitar), Bobby Garza of Maneja Beto..."

May 29, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Luv Doc Recommends: Pachanga Latino Music Festival

Fiesta Gardens, Saturday, May 30, 2009

"...on Latin music: Los Bad Apples, Chris Perez, Brownout, Charanga Cakewalk, and David Garza, among others. And if you..."

May 29, 2009 Column by The Luv Doc

A Rose by Any Other Name

Ranking cabinet member of the Latino scene Rose Reyes

"...are thriving like never before," says Michael Ramos of Charanga Cakewalk. "I've come to realize, like many others I'm..."

May 8, 2009 Music Feature by Belinda Acosta

Sonidos del Barrio

Part 1, the overview, of Latino music in the Austin mainstream

"...Ocote Soul Sounds, Mariachi las Alteñas, Cordero, David Garza, Charanga Cakewalk, Maneja Beto, et al. $20 advance. Tejano Conjunto..."

May 1, 2009 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Off the Record

Mayoral candidates sound off on the future of Austin music, Scott H. Biram gets back on his feet, and unveiling the lineups for the Austin City Limits Music Festival and Pachanga Latino Music Festival

"...Sound, along with local standouts Brownout, Ocote Soul Sounds, Charanga Cakewalk, and David Garza, among others: www.pachangafest.com...."

May 1, 2009 Music Column by Austin Powell

Wednesday Picks & Sleepers

Handicapping SXSW 09 Wednesday night showcasers

"...Smile, thickens with every listen. – Austin Powell Charanga Cakewalk..."

March 20, 2009 Music Feature

Off the Record

Tim O'Connor closes the Backyard, Grupo Fantasma spice things up for Latino Music Month, and Hacienda strikes a chord with the Black Keys

"...Bostich & Fussible, with support from Vallejo, Maneja Beto, Charanga Cakewalk, Girl in a Coma, and Kanko, among others...."

May 2, 2008 Music Column by Austin Powell

Wednesday Picks

"...its alter ego, South San Gabriel. – Melanie Haupt Charanga Cakewalk..."

March 7, 2008 Music Feature

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