Arts & Culture
Singing in Corrections
At 79, the Mexican-American singer Carmencristina Moreno is taking center stage inside a makeshift classroom — performing and teaching in front of an unlikely crowd — Men serving time at Avenal State Prison. Radio Bilingue’s Tena Rubio has more.
Storytelling in Corrections
By the time Luis J. Rodriguez was twelve years old, he was already a veteran gangbanger in East Los Angeles. At 18, he was hooked on heroine and had been in jail nearly a dozen times.
Mariachi: Humanity’s Cultural Heritage.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 PROGRAM # 8487 12:00 PM PT Mariachi: Humanity’s Cultural Heritage. On occasion of the anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of mariachi (the string, song and trumpet musical ensemble) as humanity’s cultural heritage, an expert reflects on the meaning of this recognition. He also talks about his books on the history of this emblematic […]
Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. Also, “A La Mar.”
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22 PROGRAM # 8483 12:00 PM PT Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles. The Tradiciones series of the musical label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings releases this week an album celebrating the story of women in mariachi music and the groundbreaking role Mariachi Reyna de Los Angeles has played in this resurgent musical movement. In this […]
Indigenous Peoples Gain Greater Recognition
Thanksgiving is celebrated this week, and it is also Native American Heritage Month. On this holiday, we feature two special reports.
(Español) Calavera de Día de los Muertos
(Español) Evita pues ciudadano / Que te lleve la huesuda / Y ejerce lo más temprano / El poder que dan las urnas…
“A Dream Called Home.” Also, Early Voting Begins.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 PROGRAM # 8454 12:00 PM PT “A Dream Called Home.” In this memoir, bestselling author Reyna Grande tells her inspiring story, from her early years in an impoverished town in the mountains of Southern Mexico, to her journey from undocumented migrant girl who overcame family negligence and abuse, and a hostile school […]
No Latinos in Film. Also, “Invisible No More.”
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 PROGRAM # 8444 12:00 PM PT No Latinos in Film. Despite being the biggest moviegoers, Latino talents and stories are largely excluded from the film industry, and, as a consequence, non Latinos end up believing the myths and stereotypes of powerful politicians who use Latinos as their favorite target. Advocates point to […]
(Español) Haitianotijuanense da cuenta de la zaga histórica de su diáspora
(Español) Tras luchar contra los prejuicios y las dificultades económicas, viéndose atorados en la frontera, pronto comenzaron a integrarse poco a poco con los tijuanenses, no sin muchas dificultades, y de esta forzada adaptación los haitianos comenzaron a sentirse como “en casa” en Tijuana.
Feature Report: Heirs of Tejano Conjunto Musicians Honor Family Tradition
Some well-known performers of tejano conjunto music have disappeared from the stage, and the airwaves but their legends, memories, and sometimes even their sound, live on in their children or in younger generations who follow their footsteps.
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