Like the Wind, Kiko Villamizar Pushes the Culture Forward

Austin's Colombian instigator brings his music, message, and mission to Todo el Mundo

"...claims that move other birds to start their day. Kiko Villamizar says it's his favorite bird because "it's got..."

Feb. 4, 2022 Music Feature by Clara Wang

What We're Listening to Right Now

Beats by Balto!, Hayes Carll, Kiko Villamizar, Ley Line, and Colin Clark

"...with poignant empathy and sly wisdom. – Doug Freeman Kiko Villamizar’s “Todo el Mundo”..."

Nov. 12, 2021 Music Column by Michael Toland

Local Musicians on Avoiding the Sophomore Slump

Five trending Austin-hatched acts that sidestepped recording’s biggest pitfall

"...Kiko VillamizarBiodiverse Colombian birdsong..."

Aug. 4, 2017 Music Feature by Tim Stegall

Kiko Villamizar

"...Kiko VillamizarLa Remolacha (Discos Peligrosa)..."

Feb. 13, 2015 Music Review by Nina Hernandez

Nemegata's Folkloric Futurism Boosts Austin's Budding Colombian Music Scene

Local trio powers up its magnetic roots fusion in new release Voces

"..."I met Victor through Kiko Villamizar a few years back," Martinez emails back in..."

Sept. 29, 2023 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Live Music to See This Weekend

Your game plan for the next three days

"...WEPA Cumbia Roots Festival Kenny Dorham's Backyard Sat., June..."

June 23, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Kiko Villamizar

"...the Andean foothills outside of Medellín, Colombia, where Austin's Kiko Villamizar grew up, Aguas Frías offers an urgent and..."

April 28, 2017 Music Review by Thomas Fawcett

Colombian Folkloric Post-Punks Nemegata Drop Four-Star Debut

Local trio finds the fire of the jaguar

"...Colombian contingent that includes tropical funk ensemble Superfónicos, troubadour Kiko Villamizar, and roots revivalists Wache. Drummer Fabian Rincón touched..."

July 3, 2020 Music Feature by Thomas Fawcett

2022/2023 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: Deezie Brown Kelsey Wilson (Sir Woman) Kiko Villamizar Ruthie Foster Songwriter of the Year: Ray Wylie..."

Feb. 26, 2023 Music Post by James Renovitch

SXSW Adds Sasami, Petey, John Moreland, Stunna Girl, and More

36 days out, festival now adds music weekly

"...& the Broken Hearts, Clarence James, Gothess Jasmine, Invoke, Kiko Villamizar, Lesly Reynaga, LHF Lil Ke, Lion Heights, Mama..."

Feb. 3, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Money Chicha, Greyhounds, Carolyn Wonderland, Deezie Brown, Sir Woman to Play Austin Music Awards

Tickets on sale now for March 8, benefiting the SIMS Foundation

"...a number of special guests including Gina Chavez and Kiko Villamizar...."

Feb. 3, 2022 Music Post by Rachel Rascoe

Recommended Live Music for the Weekend

Not going to Float Fest? Stay dry with these show picks.

"...– Kahron Spearman Colombia Independence Party w/ Triba Baharu, Kiko Villamizar..."

July 19, 2018 Events Post by The Music Staff

Faster Than Sound: 12 Years of Peligrosa Drives ¡Eso Es!

Local DJ collective sets a mood at Margin Walker’s new fiesta-val of all Latinx talent

"...label Discos Peligrosa in 2015, wherein local Colombian folk-mixer Kiko Villamizar acted as a guinea pig. In fact, the..."

Aug. 30, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Live Music to See This Weekend

The music staff helps you navigate the next three days of shows

"...Colombian Night Flamingo Cantina Fri., June 16, 9pm..."

June 16, 2017 Music Post by The Music Staff

Gary Clark Jr.’s Free Longhorn City Limits Show and More Crucial Concerts This Week

Recommended shows for Halloween night, from Genesis Owusu to Full of Hell

"...We Don't Ride Llamas, Frederico7, Blakchyl, Como Las Movies, Kiko Villamizar, Jaime Ospina, and AJ Vallejo. – Raoul Hernandez..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Raoul Hernandez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Austin Corn Lovers Fiesta, Kady Rain, More Eaze, Pusha T, and more non-ACL shows

"...and former Roc-A-Fella producer Just Blaze support. – Derek Udensi Kiko VillamizarSahara Lounge, Friday 7..."

Oct. 7, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Fest, Eastside Kings Festival, HAAM Day, Vein.fm, Monte Warden & the Dangerous Few, and more

"...the clubs, especially the powerhouse women of PAACK (Antone's), Kiko Villamizar's cumbia (Geraldine's), p1nkstar's electro-pop (Cheer Up Charlies), and..."

Sept. 9, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Improvisational Music Curator P.G. Moreno: "I Feel the Most Confident I've Ever Felt About Epistrophy Arts"

His latest booking? Scandinavian jazz powerhouses Atomic on their final U.S. tour before disbanding.

"...says, echoing the sentiments of local Colombian spark plug Kiko Villamizar. "I'll borrow the phrase 'ancient to the future'..."

Aug. 26, 2022 Music Feature by Michael Toland

Faster Than Sound: 10 New Things to See at Hot Summer Nights

New bands, new names, and new releases among the hundred-plus free-entry acts

"...Green Jay, Saturday 6with the Ripe, Kiko Villamizar, the Foolish Ones..."

Aug. 5, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Kendrick Lamar, Brandi Carlile, Red Young, Chucky Blk, and more recommended shows

"...Austin institutions, Vallejo and Del Castillo; plus cumbia captain Kiko Villamizar, soulful Latin-pop stylist Lesly Reynaga, and more. – Kevin..."

July 15, 2022 Music Column by Julian Towers

The 40th Annual Austin Music Awards at Emo's

"...Money Chicha with Kiko Villamizar perform..."

March 9, 2022 Photo Gallery

2021/2022 Austin Music Awards Winners

You voted – here's Austin's favorite artists, albums, and more

"...Nominees: El Combo Oscuro Money Chicha Shiela Kiko Villamizar Best Metal: We Don't Ride Llamas..."

March 8, 2022 Music Post by James Renovitch

Faster Than Sound: The Austin Music Awards Rise Again

Tickets on sale now for the 40-year tradition, March 8 at Emo's

"...record Chicha Summit, future-cumbia group Money Chicha invites singer-songwriters Kiko Villamizar and Gina Chavez's own custom contributions to Austin-made..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Abhi the Nomad, Marina, Walter "Wolfman" Washington, Nick Cave + Warren Ellis, Sam Pankey, the Austin Music Awards, and more

"...magic from Money Chicha collab'ing with Gina Chavez and Kiko Villamizar, Sir Woman, Greyhounds with Carolyn Wonderland, and We..."

March 4, 2022 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

We Have an Issue: Verde! Listos!

Inside our Austin FC season preview package; plus the return of the Austin Music Awards and the Chronicle's SXSW day party

"...feature performances by Money Chicha with Gina Chavez and Kiko Villamizar; Greyhounds with Carolyn Wonderland and special guests; Deezie..."

Feb. 25, 2022 Column by Kimberley Jones

What We're Listening to Right Now

Money Chicha, Rajinee, Carson McHone, Harry Edohoukwa, Larry Seaman, and Jenny Parrott

"...flourishes appear on the album alongside vocals from Austin's Kiko Villamizar...."

Oct. 29, 2021 Music Column by Alejandra Ramirez

Crucial Concerts for the Coming Week

Capyac, Marquis Hill, and Willie headline our recommended shows for the week

"...throws down at Antone's alongside the Colombian/Caribbean stylings of Kiko Villamizar, New Mexican reggae singers Mister Kali and Dre..."

Aug. 20, 2021 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faster Than Sound: Pop Goes the Arts District

Fight over an empty lot near Riverside Drive intensifies, Xetas’ Kana Harris will open Bluebonnet Records in Lockhart, and Why Bonnie get a peachy opening gig

"...boycott. DJ collective Chulita Vinyl Club and cumbia artist Kiko Villamizar dropped out of an early-December Almost Real Things-hosted..."

Jan. 11, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

Saturnalia Festival 2018

"...Kiko Villamizar..."

Nov. 21, 2018 Photo Gallery

Playback – Kinky Friedman: Between the Lines

Kinky Friedman's first album of original songs in 35 years: "How hard could it be?"

"...Cecilia & the Broken Hearts, Chulita Vinyl Club, and Kiko Villamizar, runs Saturday 2-6pm at the Hard Luck Lounge...."

June 29, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

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