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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8 Christmas Movies Originally in Spanish for the Holiday Season
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.
Read MoreInterview with Artist Carla Contreras
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 […]
Read More6 Things you didn’t know from the new docuseries, Juan Gabriel: Debo, Puedo, y Quiero
After sorting through nearly 1000 hours of unseen footage captured by el Divo de Juárez himself, the creators of Netflix docuseries Juan Gabriel: Debo, Puedo, y Quiero unearthed an unknown side to the beloved Mexican star. Juan Gabriel’s career spans decades as a singer, producer and composer with timeless hits such as “Querida”, “El Noa Noa” and “Amor Eterno.” The icon sold over 150 million records, wrote over 1,800 songs and it has been reported by Mexico’s Society of Authors and Composers, that every 40 seconds, a Juan Gabriel song is played.
Read MoreInterview with Artist Patricia Hernández
This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features Patricia Hernández, a Salvadoran artist and founder of Nuestra Creación, 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 […]
Read MoreSeven Iconic Latin American Performances at the Tiny Desk
Nearly two decades ago, the first NPR Tiny Desk performance was conceived when folk artist Laura Gibson was invited to play at NPR’s D.C. headquarters. Since then, the program has grown to be a pop culture phenomenon that musicians such as Becky G consider to be a career milestone. Whether artists are revisiting their classics or launching their careers, a Tiny Desk performance can be pivotal in showcasing their raw talent.
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