UNIDOS POR LA MÚSICA · INITIATIVE
A celebration of Latin music in Austin.
Supported by the City of Austin Live Music & Elevate Fund. Bilingual programming, fair artist pay, rooted in cumbia and Austin's Latin music community.
Inside the series.
Highlights from the first Unidos Por La Música — held at The Far Out Lounge in July 2024. The energy you can expect at Zilker.
The story behind Unidos.
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Latin music belongs at the center of Austin's cultural conversation.
Unidos Por La Música was launched in 2023 with a simple idea: Austin's Latin music community deserves stages that reflect the depth of its talent and the breadth of its audience. From cumbia and conjunto to tejano and regional Mexican — each event is built around bilingual programming, fair artist compensation, and a space where every generation feels welcome.
Supported across two grant cycles — Austin's Live Music Fund and the Elevate Grant.
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The Zilker show, September 16, 2027.
Doors at 6 PM. An evening of live performance under the open sky at Austin's historic Zilker Hillside Theatre. Bring a blanket, bring your family, bring your dancing shoes. Food and drink available on-site. Free entry — donations welcome.
A historic outdoor amphitheater in the heart of Austin's most iconic park.
Performers will be announced in the weeks leading up to the show.
Donations welcome at the door and online.
Bring blankets, lawn chairs, kids, and abuelos.
Two years of building.
See more →Across previous events at Hotel Vegas, The Far Out Lounge, and Mexic-Arte Museum, the series has drawn an average of 300+ attendees, featured artists from across the region, and built a regular audience that spans neighborhoods, generations, and music traditions.
In their words.
From the collaborators, artists, vendors, and neighbors who've been part of the series.
“A contributor, a builder, and a quiet powerhouse who helps keep things moving. Any project, event, or team would be lucky to have him.”
“His passion for music, organizing, and providing a platform for Austin's multicultural music scene is palpable.”
“Jason approaches his work not only as a musician and organizer, but as a steward of Latino culture — his impact is felt well beyond any single performance.”
“The event fostered a strong sense of community that made us feel connected to our Latine roots.”