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October 30, 2025

What does “Latin music” really mean? That’s what Austin musician Carrie Rodriguez explores in her “Laboratorio” variety series

By: Jennifer Stayton

Carrie Rodriguez is an Austin-based singer, composer, and violinist. She started the “Laboratorio” variety series back in 2017 as a way to reconnect with the Austin music community after years touring on the road and to explore what “Latin music” means. KUT’s Jennifer Stayton talked with Rodriguez recently about the latest “Laboratorio” show and the inspiration for the project.

Carrie Rodriguez’s Laboratorio Old Time Radio Hour Edition is happening November 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the McCullough Theater. There’s more information at texasperformingarts.org.