This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features Alan Grostephan, author of the novels The Banana Wars (2024) and Bogota (2013). We explore the Colombian historical periods that inspired his work, the relationship between violence and literature, and the influence of Latin American writers on his storytelling. Created by Paul Alonso, Hybrid […]
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This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features Isadora Pennington, senior editor at ArtATL and president of the Avondale Arts Alliance. We discuss Atlantaās multicultural art scene, the role of arts journalism, her creative practice as a photographer, and her relationship to social media and fanzines. Created by Paul Alonso, Hybrid Atlanta […]
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Between satires, feel-good comedies, black comedies and family movies, here are eight Spanish-language Christmas movies that showcase the variety of Latin American and Spanish cinema from the Golden Age to now.
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This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features Ecuadorian artist Carla Contreras. We talked about how art can transform the city, the surroundings as information for the artist, and the human connection with technology and nature. Created by Paul Alonso, Hybrid Atlanta is a video interview series with local artists and creatives […]
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After sorting through nearly 1000 hours of unseen footage captured by el Divo de JuĆ”rez himself, the creators of Netflix docuseries Juan Gabriel: Debo, Puedo, y Quiero unearthed an unknown side to the beloved Mexican star. Juan Gabrielās career spans decades as a singer, producer and composer with timeless hits such as āQueridaā, āEl Noa Noaā and āAmor Eterno.ā The icon sold over 150 million records, wrote over 1,800 songs and it has been reported by Mexicoās Society of Authors and Composers, that every 40 seconds, a Juan Gabriel song is played.
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This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features Patricia HernĆ”ndez, a Salvadoran artist and founder of Nuestra CreaciĆ³n, an Atlanta-based art curation and event organization collective. We talk about her journey as an immigrant and a single mother, her artistic mission and the role of community in these times. Created by Paul […]
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