Gina Chavez: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert

September 22, 2015 by FELIX CONTRERAS Much has happened for Gina Chavez since I first saw her at an unofficial SXSW showcase about five years ago: two albums, fan and industry recognition, this year s Austin Music Award for Austin Musician Of The Year. Chavez s music has developed over the years, just as it should. What hasn t changed is the intense openness and warmth of her performances. From that hot spring afternoon in Austin to this recent Tiny Desk Concert, it always feels as if she s performing just