Our newest podcast, “Artistas in the Capital,” launches June 14
We are excited to share that our new podcast, “Artistas in the Capital,” launches this Wednesday, June 14!
Recent recipients of a Murrow Award for Best News Documentary, the Hola Cultura team is diving into the world of D.C.-based Latinx artists. Join SPEL program participants as they bring you the stories of local visual artists, dancers, printmakers, authors, poets, and more. Don’t miss these wide-ranging conversations about art, identity, intersectionality and heritage that shed light on the invaluable contributions of Latinx artists in our nation’s capital.
“It has been great working as the host for ‘Artistas in the Capital,'” said Norma Soto, podcast host and former SPEL intern. “I love being able to talk about Latinx artists who are talented and deserve the recognition. This is my first time ever hosting a podcast, but it’s been a great experience so far!”
Here’s a preview of our first three episodes:
- Episode 1: D.C.-based extended reality artist Armando Lopez-Bircann (they/them) shares their experiences of growing up in the Dominican Republic with limited access to the world of high art. Armando’s innovative, technologically driven approach to artistic creation challenges the limits of queer Latinx expression. Join us as we explore their creative process and unique perspective on the intersection of queer identity and art.
- Episode 2: We sit down with Hannah Müssemann, a researcher from the Berlin-based GUMELAB, which explores the Latin American transfer of history and memory through entertainment media. Hannah shares her insights on the social impact of telenovelas, a distinctly Latin-American phenomenon that originated in cigar and textile factories over a century ago and continue to shape Latinx society today. Discover how GUMELAB studies the portrayal of Latin American history in telenovelas and its influence on people’s memories and perceptions, both in their home countries and abroad.
- Episode 3: Nicolás Kanellos, the founder of Arte Público Press, discusses his longstanding commitment to uplifting Latino voices in the literary world. We’ll explore his journey from founding a Latino literary magazine during the civil rights movement to launching bestselling authors like Sandra Cisneros. Nicolás has recovered written material in multiple mediums, archiving the legacy of Latinos in the United States through literature. We’ll also dive into the complex issues surrounding Latino representation in literature, such as the need for more Spanish-language books published in the United States.
Visit the “Artistas in the Capital” page for more information about the podcast. Sign up for our new monthly newsletter here!
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