This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features Julio Medina, dancer, choreographer, and assistant professor at Emory University. We talk about his upbringing as a Chicano in South Los Angeles, his approach to hip hop and to his students’ multicultural backgrounds, Atlanta’s dance scene, and the power of dance as a medium […]
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The most beloved of Peruvian writers died at the age of 87 in Lima. His endearing characters and the tragicomic humor of his novels and short stories outlive him. Here is a selection of six of his essential books. 2. “Tantas veces Pedro (1977)” [ So Many Times, Pedro ] […]
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This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features Alex Ferror, a Brazilian artist whose work is deeply influenced by his upbringing in São Paulo. We talk about how street art, comics and cartoons influence his art and how childhood memories become the source of adults’ artistic visions. Created by Paul Alonso, Hybrid […]
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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 Atlanta’s 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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