This is a Latinx culture podcast about Mexican and Mexican-American history, folklore, traditions and art. We hang out with artists, historians, curators, and leaders who come from the rich heritage of Mexico. We discuss history, destinations, tales and legends, art, gastronomy, initiatives and movements. We provide a welcoming space for artists of different genres to promote their skills and talents. Our missions is to promote Mexican and Mexican-American culture, traditions, art, history, break down misconceptions, empower young Latinos, and embrace biculturalism and bilingualism in America.
Mexican Cultural Center DuPage
We continue the conversation with Angie on location from Cantigny Park, as she interviews 2 more of 6 the artists from this wonderful exhibit. This Interview was recorded in Spanish. Enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
Catch up with Sara and Fernando. Alebrijes at Cantigny Park. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
Join Angie on location from Cantigny Park, as she interviews 2 of the 6 artists from this wonderful exhibit. This Interview was recorded in Spanish. Enjoy!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
Catch up with Sara and Fernando. Alebrijes at Cantigny Park. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
Ep 20- Marco Chavez, El juego de la pelota. Indigenist ball game --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
Come along as Sara and Fernando talk about their travel to Chiapas, Mexico, and the bonding experience with the Mexican Cultural Arts Alliance. The Mexican Cultural Arts Alliance is made up of leaders from eight Mexican cultural institutions from West Chicago, Denver, Fresno, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, and Chiapas. The group has been collaborating for almost two years and during this amazing trip we got to strengthen our bond with artists in Chiapas, some of whom will travel to the United States later this year. Thank you Portales del Arte en Chiapas for hosting us and allowing us to be part of your sensational art exhibit as you work to create a Contemporary Arts Center for the visual artists and give a platform for international recognition. Thank you to Carlos Tortolero, founder and President of the National Museum of Mexican Art for all of your mentorship and leadership in this Alliance! We are so grateful to be part of this family and look forward to all that lies ahead! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
Continue the conversation with host Angie Nieto and Uno founder Luis Fitch about his 20+ year work in the advertising and branding field, helping to bring an authentic Mexican perspective to media. This interesting conversation highlights his life from Tijuana to his experiences learning how to balance public perception and Latino cultural understandings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
Catch up with Sara and Fernando, see what they been up too. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
Join host Angie Nieto as she talks with Uno founder Luis Fitch about his 20+ year work in the advertising and branding field, helping to bring an authentic Mexican perspective to media. This interesting conversation highlights his life from Tijuana to his experiences learning how to balance public perception and Latino cultural understandings. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
Let's re-join host Angie Nieto as she continues the fascinating discussion with printmaker René Arceo. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
Join our host Angie Nieto as she talks with printmaker René Arceo. From Michoacán, Mexico, René Arceo came to Chicago and studied at the Art Institute before joining the National Museum of Mexican Art. René has worked with Chicago Public Schools, and created galleries and project opportunities that have grown Mexican printmaking in Chicago and beyond. This fascinating discussion also speaks to the long history that dates back to Mexican indigenous forms of printmaking up through the growth of popularity in José Guadalupe Posada's forms of socially conscious printmaking. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
After our last episode with Ms. Catalina Diaz, our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the details Catalina shared about Communities for Immunities 2021 Grant and featured public art mural in Aurora. Also updates on Alebrijes: Creatures of a dream world, Giovanni's opening exhibit and much more. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Porque somos latinos, somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
Join host Angie Neito in her conversation with Catalina Diaz, a young Mexican American artist whose work can be seen in West Chicago as part of our Communities for Immunities 2021 Grant and featured public art mural in Aurora. Hear how her perspectives and inspirations impact her work as she uses art as a form of cultural expression. Please notice: Alebrijes: originally from Mexico City, from creator Pedro Linares. The Art form was later adopted in Oaxaca by one of its pioneers Manuel Jiménez Ramírez. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
After our last episode with Angie talks with Giovanni Arellano. Our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the detail of the up-and-coming West Chicago artist whose work is being featured by the MCC in a new exhibition this February and March. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
Welcome to our first episode of 2022 where we talk with Giovanni Arellano, an up-and-coming West Chicago artist whose work is being featured by the MCC in a new exhibition this February and March. Giovanni discusses his artistic inspirations and familial foundation for the love of creative expression. Join our host Angie Nieto and Giovanni to discuss his Fiendsco brand of ink work and how he is growing his process and style. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mcc-podcastmexican/message
Join our conversation with MexiCan Podcast Host Angie Nieto, as she joins the recording of BTS with MexiCan Producer Fernando Ramirez and Chair of the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, Sara Phalen. In this episode, we reminisce about the beginning of MexiCan, the experiences and lessons we have gained, and the wonderful people we have met. This has truly been an amazing journey, we have been given the opportunity to interview amazing personalities representing, and advocating our beautiful Mexican culture. We hope that you have enjoyed this time with us and continue to support the work with do in promoting, educating, and highlighting Mexico's music, art, culture and most importantly, Mexico's people. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Join our conversation with amazing, talented, and kind Mexican visual artist Ms. Esperanza Gama. She has dedicated her entire career, and her life to art. She began painting at a very young age, and has utilized her craft to bring awareness to social issues, and at the same time showcase our Mexican culture. Esperanza has traveled the world and has perfected her technique, she's a very professional artist with an incredible heart and passion. See our details section to find Ms. Gama and the many places her art is displayed at. Video Bio of Ms. Gama- https://youtu.be/qNSPTMNtUdA Latino ArTchive- https://iuplr.org/chicago-artchive/artchive/index/chicagolatinoartchive/artists-profiles/artist-profile/GamaEsperanza.html Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/esperanzagamaart Contact your host Angie Nieto- --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our last episode with Mr. Aaron Johnson Ortiz, our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the details Mr. Johnson Ortiz, Director of Arts and Cultural Engagement at CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio) shared about The Day of the Death Festival in Minnesota. Fernando shares his experience and observations of the festival and comments on his interview with Mr. Johnson Ortiz. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Join our conversation with MexiCan Producer Fernando Ramirez and Aaron Johnson Ortiz, Director of Arts and Cultural Engagement at CLUES (Comunidades Latinas Unidas En Servicio). Aaron has dedicated a huge part of his life to community engagement, cultural awareness, and creating professional development opportunities for artist. Aaron is a leader in the field of art and culture for Latino/Mexican artist in the Minneapolis area. After a long preparation period, and a difficult year filled with so much loss and pain, Minnesota faced tremendous trauma, not only because of COVID, but also with the senseless murder of George Floyd. This year, CLUES put together a beautiful festival to celebrate Día De Los Muertos (Day of the Death) in honor of the lives we lost, the community, and the people affected by COVID. The Festival highlighted a Mexican tradition dedicated to honor our beloved deceased with love, respect, and beauty. Enjoy this honest conversation with these two leaders of the Mexican Culture, they will explain the ins and outs of putting together an event to showcase our beautiful culture, art, and history. To contact this episode's guest, visit: https://clues.org/about/meet-our-team/meet-clues-leadership/ To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our last episode with Mr. Cesareo Moreno, our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the details Mr. Moreno shared about The National Museum of Mexican Art, and the recent visit of our First Lady Dr. Jill Biden to the museum. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Join our conversation with Curator and Visual Arts Director of the first Latino museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, The National Museum of Mexican Art. Mr. Cesareo Moreno will explain his experiences and his passion in the Education, preservation and celebration of the Mexican culture on both sides of the US-Mex border. He shares with us the amazing experience of having our First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden visit the museum and all the work that came with her extraordinary visit as part of the Three-City Tour in observance of Latino Heritage Month. Find out all the great things The National Museum of Mexican Art has to offer. Website: https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/contact To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our last episode with ESL teacher Mr. Poulterer, our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the details Mr. Poulterer shared about the photo project and his awesome interactions with immigrant students in his classroom. Mr. Poluterer shares with us his experiences and lessons he has gained in his classroom as an ESL teacher. Watching his students accomplish their dreams and helping them transition into new chapters, has been Mr. Poulterer's most rewarding experience. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Join our conversation with Mr. Poulterer about his work and his advocacy for the students in his class. Mr. Poluterer shares with us his experiences and lessons he has gained in his classroom as an ESL teacher. Watching his students accomplish their dreams and helping them transition into new chapters, has been Mr. Poulterer's most rewarding experience. Mr. Poluterer has helped many immigrant students find a new culture to embrace without loosing their own. Find out how this Highschool teacher with the help of his family, the community, fellow colleagues, and a local mothers' group have made such an incredible impact in the life of his students and their families. The students have found ways to express their struggles in an awarded classroom photo project. Find Spring 2021 Photo Project "TORN" here: https://wegotorn.weebly.com/ Find Spring 2020 Photo Project "Lost and Found" here: https://prezi.com/view/xN1OWiQpNSp6fLwm2aGs/ Guest Speaker: Mark Poulterer West Chicago Community High School ESL Teacher. To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After part two of the eleventh episode with Lily Palma and Gaby Hernandez, our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the details Lily shared about the Zapotec Traveler, Criollito native corn kitchen and her experiences as an indigenous immigrant. She definitely shared and educated us about Mexico's wonderful indigenous community. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, details in the MCC's involvement with the exhibition and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Join PART 2 of the conversation with Mrs. Lily Palma, she is the founder of Lily the Zapotec Traveler and co-founder of Criollito native corn kitchen. She definitely shared and educated us about Mexico's wonderful indigenous community. She's a migrant indigenous woman native to the Central Valley of Oaxaca; a proud Zapotec woman born and raised in Santa Monica, CA. Lily curates sustainable intimate experiences for responsible travelers in Oaxaca to 100% support indigenous-owned businesses, she host an Airbnb. Lily's Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1377146?source_impression_id=p3_1631024867_KhsmNNNXaZJX1KbF&guests=1&adults=1 To contact Lily Palma: https://instagram.com/lilythezapotectraveler?utm_medium=copy_link To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com To check out Gaby's podcast: Author Central by Fig Factor Media https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-author-central-podcast/id1520010040 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After part one of the eleventh episode with Lily Palma and Gaby Hernandez, our Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information and thoughts regarding the details Lily shared about the Zapotec Traveler, Criollito native corn kitchen and her experiences as an indigenous immigrant. She definitely shared and educated us about Mexico's wonderful indigenous community. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, details in the MCC's involvement with the exhibition and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Join the conversation with Mrs. Lily Palma, she is the founder of Lily the Zapotec Traveler and co-founder of Criollito native corn kitchen. She definitely shared and educated us about Mexico's wonderful indigenous community. She's a migrant indigenous woman native to the Central Valley of Oaxaca; a proud Zapotec woman born and raised in Santa Monica, CA. Lily curates sustainable intimate experiences for responsible travelers in Oaxaca to 100% support indigenous-owned businesses, she host an Airbnb. Lily's Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1377146?source_impression_id=p3_1631024867_KhsmNNNXaZJX1KbF&guests=1&adults=1 To contact Lily Palma: https://instagram.com/lilythezapotectraveler?utm_medium=copy_link To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com To check out Gaby's podcast: Author Central by Fig Factor Media https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-author-central-podcast/id1520010040 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After part 2 of our tenth episode episode with Justin Witte Curator and Director of Cleve Carney Museum of Art at College of DuPage and Marcela Andrade Associate Curator of the Frida Kahlo exhibit "Timeless", our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information to share regarding the exhibition of Frida Kahlo Olmedo Collection. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, details in the MCC's involvement with the exhibition and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Join part two of the conversation with Justin Witte Curator and Director of Cleve Carney Museum of Art at College of DuPage and Marcela Andrade Associate Curator of the Frida Kahlo exhibit "Timeless". They will share with us some inside details about the "TIMELESS" exhibit. You will hear some detailed information regarding the work and the behind the scenes preparations and plans with Frida's Olmedo Collection coming to College of DuPage. Additionally, you will get to listen to two dedicated and passionate curators who have dedicated their lives to the promotion, education and preservation of art. "This presentation of the life and works of the artist Frida Kahlo features 26 original pieces as well as an immersive historical exhibit that provides a framework of the life, circumstances and events that led to Kahlo becoming one of the most important painters of the 20th century and of our time" From CCMA website. Ticket Sales: https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=DUPAGE_MPV&orgid=50389&_gl=1*jko4ao*_ga*MzA3ODI3OTIwLjE2MjEyMjM0Mzg.*_ga_EB042WBM9V*MTYyMTIyMzQzOC4xLjEuMTYyMTIyMzYwNS42MA..#/?event=Kahlo&view=list&includePackages=true To contact Justin Witte: CCMA Director and Curator of Frida Kahlo: Timeless at: wittej259@cod.edu, 630-942-3206 To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our tenth episode with Justin Witte Curator and Director of Cleve Carney Museum of Art at College of DuPage and Marcela Andrade Associate Curator of the Frida Kahlo exhibit "Timeless", our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information to share regarding the exhibition of Frida Kahlo Olmedo Collection. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, details in the MCC's involvement with the exhibition and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Join the conversation with Justin Witte Curator and Director of Cleve Carney Museum of Art at College of DuPage and Marcela Andrade Associate Curator of the Frida Kahlo exhibit "Timeless". They will share with us some inside details about the "TIMELESS" exhibit. You will hear some detailed information regarding the work and the behind the scenes preparations and plans with Frida's Olmedo Collection coming to College of DuPage. Additionally, you will get to listen to two dedicated and passionate curators who have dedicated their lives to the promotion, education and preservation of art. "This presentation of the life and works of the artist Frida Kahlo features 26 original pieces as well as an immersive historical exhibit that provides a framework of the life, circumstances and events that led to Kahlo becoming one of the most important painters of the 20th century and of our time" From CCMA website. Ticket Sales: https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=DUPAGE_MPV&orgid=50389&_gl=1*jko4ao*_ga*MzA3ODI3OTIwLjE2MjEyMjM0Mzg.*_ga_EB042WBM9V*MTYyMTIyMzQzOC4xLjEuMTYyMTIyMzYwNS42MA..#/?event=Kahlo&view=list&includePackages=true To contact Justin Witte: CCMA Director and Curator of Frida Kahlo: Timeless at: wittej259@cod.edu, 630-942-3206 To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our ninth episode with Mr. Carlos Tortolero, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding Mr. Tortolero's work in the community of Chicago with The National Museum of Mexican Art to promote, educate and advocate for our Mexican traditions, culture and people. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Join our conversation with director and founder of the first Latino museum accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, The National Museum of Mexican Art. He is an Othli Award Winner, Mr. Carlos Tortolero. Mr. Tortolero will walk us through his experiences and journey in educating, promoting and advocating Mexican culture and art. Mr. Tortolero explains how the museum not only displays art but has also become a safe place to advocate for social injustices. Visit and support this unique and beautiful place. The museum has won two White House Award for Excellence in Youth Arts Programming. Find out all the great things The National Museum of Mexican Art has to offer. Website: https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/contact To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our eighth episode with Juan Dies, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding Juan's work in the community of West Chicago and Sones de Mexico to continue our Mexican traditions. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Join our conversation with Juan Dies co-founder of two-times Grammy Award Nominee Sones de Mexico Ensemble. Listen to his story and the story of this amazing group and the work they have done in promoting Mexican Traditional Music. Juan is an educator who applies music to all academic subjects and uses his music abilities and knowledge to provide students with skill building, fun and cultural lessons. Listen to our conversation with Juan down memory lane about Juan's involvement in West Chicago with his Corrido Project made possible by College of DuPage and District#33. To contact our guest Juan Dies or Sones De Mexico: Phone: 773.728.1164 Email: info@sonesdemexico.com Website: https://sonesdemexico.com/ To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our seventh episode with Mrs. Linda Siete, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding Linda's work in the community work through her publication Reflejos and with Mexican Cultural Center DuPage to continue our Mexican traditions around the community. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Join the conversation with Mrs. Linda Siete General Manager of the Daily Herald's publication Reflejos. Linda has worked with many organizations to promote cultural awareness. Her passion, understanding and appreciation for cultural differences and what they bring to communities and companies, has made her role as General Manager of Reflejos a perfect fit. Having grown up in such a diverse environment, showed Linda how people willing to break down barriers can learn from each other and create socially enriched communities. This focus is what drives much of what Reflejos does through editorial content as well as Linda's involvement within so many communities. “Beginning a conversation with someone different then onesself, can open us up to a world of growth and opportunity. It helps us understand each other instead of fearing each other.” ~Linda Siete~ To contact our guest Linda Siete: lsiete@reflejos.com | 847-806-1411 | reflejos.com Reflejos Publications | Daily Herald Media Group P.O. Box 280| Arlington Heights, IL 60006 To register for publication Reflejos follow this link: https://dhcontests.secondstreetapp.com/Reflejos-Newsletter-Opt-in/ To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our fourth episode with William, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding William's art projects and community service efforts in Chicago and with Mexican Cultural Center DuPage to continue our Mexican traditions around the community. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
William Estrada is an Artist, educator and activist. He works at Telpochcalli Elementary focusing on centering Mexican cultural and social justice in the art curriculum. Develops art projects in the street that celebrate and record peoples complex stories. Check some of them on here: www.werdmvmntstudios.com www.cafepress.com/werdmvmnt www.facebook.com/mobilestreetartcart www.animatestudio.org/mobilizecreative www.chicagoactcollective.weebly.com https://justseeds.org/artist/williamestrada/ Youtube series: Arte with Maestro William To contact our guest William Estrada, BFAAE, MAAE K-12 Professional Educator License Arts Educator - Multidisciplinary Artist - Consultant 773.593.2992 Website: werdmvmnt@gmail.com To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our sixth episode with Ms. Diana Martinez Director of the McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage had some additional information to share regarding the exhibition of Frida Kahlo Olmedo Collection coming this summer to The MAC. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, details in the MCC's involvement with the exhibition and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Join the conversation with Ms. Martinez Director of the McAninch Arts Center (MAC) as she walks us through the details about the upcoming and super exciting Frida Kahlo "TIMELESS" exhibit. Ms. Martinez will share a wonderful summary about Frida's life and what to expect during this unforgettable experience. There are so many things planned, so much time and so much hard work into the exhibit. All the work comes from the Olmedo Collection. "This presentation of the life and works of the artist Frida Kahlo will feature 26 original pieces as well as an immersive historical exhibit that provides a framework of the life, circumstances and events that led to Kahlo becoming one of the most important painters of the 20th century and of our time" From CCMA website. Ticket Sales: https://mpv.tickets.com/schedule/?agency=DUPAGE_MPV&orgid=50389&_gl=1*jko4ao*_ga*MzA3ODI3OTIwLjE2MjEyMjM0Mzg.*_ga_EB042WBM9V*MTYyMTIyMzQzOC4xLjEuMTYyMTIyMzYwNS42MA..#/?event=Kahlo&view=list&includePackages=true To contact our guest Diana Martinez:martinezd59@cod.edu, 630-942-3007 To contact Justin Witte: CCMA Director and Curator of Frida Kahlo: Timeless at: wittej259@cod.edu, 630-942-3206 To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our fifth episode with maestro Tony Ozuna, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding Maestro Ozuna's community work through the Monumental Youth Mariachi Academy in Chicago and with Mexican Cultural Center DuPage to continue our Mexican traditions around the community. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Maestro Tony Ozuna is the co-founder and active member of Mariachi Monumental de Mexico in Chicago. Not only is he a talented musician and music teacher, he is also an activist and leader in the efforts to provide accessible music programs to youth that promote heritage and cultural awareness. Maestro Ozuna is currently involved in his music mariachi program at a local elementary school and he is also an instructor and member of the Monumental Mariachi Academy for youth. Learn how to get involve with this amazing mariachi community or get inspired to bring the same efforts to your community. To contact our guest Tony Ozuna contact him through the Mariachi Monumental de Mexico official site: https://www.mariachimonumentaldemexico.com/about-us.html Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariachimonumentaldemexico/ To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our fourth episode with William, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding William's art projects and community service efforts in Chicago and with Mexican Cultural Center DuPage to continue our Mexican traditions around the community. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
William Estrada is an Artist, educator and activist. He works at Telpochcalli Elementary focusing on centering Mexican cultural and social justice in the art curriculum. Develops art projects in the street that celebrate and record peoples complex stories. Check some of them on here: www.werdmvmntstudios.com www.cafepress.com/werdmvmnt www.facebook.com/mobilestreetartcart www.animatestudio.org/mobilizecreative www.chicagoactcollective.weebly.com https://justseeds.org/artist/williamestrada/ Youtube series: Arte with Maestro William To contact our guest William Estrada, BFAAE, MAAE K-12 Professional Educator License Arts Educator - Multidisciplinary Artist - Consultant 773.593.2992 Website: werdmvmnt@gmail.com To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
William Estrada is an Artist, educator and activist. He works at Telpochcalli Elementary focusing on centering Mexican cultural and social justice in the art curriculum. Develops art projects in the street that celebrate and record peoples complex stories. Check some of them on here: www.werdmvmntstudios.com www.cafepress.com/werdmvmnt www.facebook.com/mobilestreetartcart www.animatestudio.org/mobilizecreative www.chicagoactcollective.weebly.com https://justseeds.org/artist/williamestrada/ Youtube series: Arte with Maestro William To contact our guest William Estrada, BFAAE, MAAE K-12 Professional Educator License Arts Educator - Multidisciplinary Artist - Consultant 773.593.2992 Website: werdmvmnt@gmail.com To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our third episode with Olivia Arias, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage Chair, Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez, Producer of MexiCan and Director of Mexican Cultural Center DuPage, had some additional information to share regarding the Escaramuza Culture and our efforts with Mexican Cultural Center DuPage to continue our Mexican traditions around the community. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Olivia Arias and her team of Escaramuzas "Flor de Alcatraz" have continued with a Mexican tradition of the sport of Charreria. They represent powerful women (Adelitas) who fought in our Revolution. They are also representation for women in a male predominant sport. These girls are talented, passionate, beautiful and motivated young ladies who need our support. Vogue published an article in 2018 about Escaramuzas, if you haven't read it, please go check it out! https://www.vogue.com/projects/13540751/escaramuza-women-costumes-charreria-style-mexico-arizona-mexican-equestrian-sport To contact our guest Olivia, visit her social media sites at: Facebook: Flor de Alcatraz Instagram: esc.flordealcatraz To contact your host Angie Nieto, email us at: MexiCanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our second episode with Jesus, our Mexican Cultural Center DuPage (Chair) Sara Phalen and Fernando Ramirez (Producer) of MexiCan, we had some additional information to share regarding the amazing things Jesus has been doing in the community and our efforst to continue our Mexican traditions around. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
After our first episode with Sara (MCC DuPage chair and first interviewee) and Fernando (producer) of MexiCan, we had some additional information to share regarding Mexican Cultural Center DuPage and the amazing things they have accomplished and are planning on for the future. Learn with these two leaders how to get involve in the community, and some additional history. It all begins with a dream, be a part of our dream! Por que somos latinos, por que somos MexiCan. Please share and subscribe. Contact your host at: Mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
Our host Angie Nieto will guide us through conversations and experiences about different Mexican components. Thank your for joining our podcast and for your time. Please, send us your ideas and request for new episodes. This is a Latinx culture podcast about Mexican and Mexican American history, folklore, traditions and art. We hang out with artists, historians, curators, and leaders who come from the rich heritage of Mexico. We discuss history, destinations, tales and legends, art, gastronomy, initiatives and movements. A podcast created to provide a welcoming space for artists of different genres to promote their skills and talents. To promote Mexican and Mexican American culture, traditions, art, history, break down misconceptions, empower young Latinos, and embrace biculturalism and bilingualism in America Contact your host at: mexicanpodcast21@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/angie-nieto9/message
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