Arts & Culture
Low Leaf. Also, Katia Cardenal.
MONDAY, JANUARY 2 PROGRAM # 7966 12:00 PM PST. Low Leaf. A young Filipino-American singer and songwriter born in Los Angeles, Low Leaf creates a signature mix of Filipino folk and modern music, acoustic instruments and electronic beats, traditional and digital sounds. This conversation with Low Leaf was recorded before a live audience at the […]
Literary recommendations for the Holiday season (Spanish only)
(Español) “La flor de oro” de Nina Jaffe, “The Upside Down Boy” y “Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes” de Juan Felipe Herrera, “La Distancia entre Nosotros” de Reyna Grande, y “Return to Sender” de Julia Álvarez.
20 Years After Peace Accords, Mayan Survivors Seek to Heal Wounds
This week marks 20 years since the signing of the peace accords that ended a long civil war in Guatemala. The armed conflict between rebel groups and the government of Guatemala left around 200,000 people dead.
Alfarera Purépecha seeks a chance that allows her art to flourish in Coachella.
(Español) María Eugelia produjo durante 25 años infinidad de mini esculturas de barro, hasta que migro a los Estados Unidos.
Teacher of kumiai language strives everyday to make her language survive.
(Español) Gracias a un programa educativo que inicio hace dos años, Maria Eva Carrillo enseña su lengua y su cultura a varias docenas de niños indígenas.
Victor Robinson, a Oaxacan artist shows his art; “Immersions” at the Guelaguetza – ORO, Los Ángeles 2016
(Español) “Me inquieta al igual que muchas personas en este mundo, esta vorágine de no saber hacia dónde vamos. Me preocupa la contaminación, la alimentación humana…me preocupa la deshumanización de este mundo.”
Armenian Public Radio.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 26 PROGRAM # 7961 12:00 PM PST. Armenian Public Radio. This is the name of an acoustic guitar trio who plays Armenian folk songs blending contemporary sounds with traditional songs of their native homeland. The conversation with these recognized Armenian musicians from the diaspora was recorded before a live audience at the National […]
“The Song of the Hummingbird” – The story of an Aztec princess.
(Español) “ Una cosa extraordinaria sucedió como resultado del miedo que causó su gente, y fue que las viejas riñas y envidias desaparecieron. Aquellos de nosotros que habíamos sido enemigos por generaciones olvidamos nuestros rencores y nos unimos unos con otros en contra de la invasión”. – Princesa Huitzitzilin, “ La Canción del Colibrí”.
A Christmas Pastorela for the Trump Era
Pastorela plays, which combine faith and fun, are a deep-rooted Mexican Christmas tradition. The plays have their origins in the colonial era, and tell of the obstacles that the devil puts in the way of a group of shepherds heading to Bethlehem to adore Baby Jesus. As part of the tradition, pastorelas often incorporate social criticism of the moment.
Sabores de Cuba.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 PROGRAM # 7959 12:00 PM PT Sabores de Cuba. On time for the Holiday feasts, and in collaboration with an advocacy organization for diabetics, Chef Ronaldo Linares published a bilingual book to celebrate the healthy aspects of Cuban cuisine. Chef Ronaldo offers recipes combining fresh ingredients to make nutritious and delicious typical […]
Noticias
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