Calexico in Studio 1A - "El Mirador" / "Cumbia del Polvo" / "Then You Might See"

For Calexico’s 10th studio album, El Mirador, co-founders Joey Burns and John Covertino, and longtime collaborator Sergio Mendoza reunite for a sonic adventure across the Southwest full of shady characters, dusty barrooms, and psychedelic cumbias. If it sounds like the plot of a Hollywood western you wouldn’t be far off. Calexico excels at creating these cinematic experiences. Distant horns and a hint of accordion draw the listener over the horizon to hear what stories the song’s lyrics might unravel next.
The band kicked off their first visit to KUTX in over 4 years with the album opener, “El Mirador,” a haunting warning about searching for what cannot be found. It and the follow-up, “Cumbia del Polvo” perfectly showcase the band in its expanded format, with horns, bongos, and synths all swirling together to create a heady cumbia perfect for a late-night dancefloor. Watch the band’s full session from Studio 1A
Host: Laurie Gallardo; Producer: Deidre Gott; Audio Engineer: Jake Perlman, Rene Chavez; Audio Mix: Jake Perlman; Cameras: Patricia Lim; Rene Dominguez, Karina Noeli Lujan; Edit: Patricia Lim
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[@nuevacuenta-qc8vp]

From Spain, thanks so much for sharing this jewel!
¡¡ Saludos desde España 🇪🇦 amigos de Austin !!

[@1trevorjohn]

I love Calexico, superb live performance

[@lilymcalister1825]

Don't know how I got this sent to my feed but I'm Soooo f-ing glad it did!!! I love it!!!
Awesome song!! Rock on!!!
💜💜💜🌹🌹

[@lilymcalister1825]

I absolutely 💯% Love this!👏

[@LauraNunez]

Sooooo Gooood ❤️🔥 Thanks for bringing great music to the world!!!

[@jesterflight8593]

Superbly done

[@rockportmare]

Saw them perform in Houston. They were fabulous! One of my favorite bands. 😍