Artistas in the Capital

In this episode, Gabriel Mata's journey as an undocumented immigrant and artist advocate leads us from Mexico to Southern California, to his current role in Washington D.C. Dance became his voice as he navigated his undocumented status and queer identity. Join us for an inspiring conversation about the transformative power of dance, the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants, and his unwavering commitment to uplifting his community through art and advocacy.
Episode Credits:
Host: Norma Sorto
Guest: Gabriel Mata
Episode Interviewers: Cristela Bonilla and Christine MacDonald
Episode Scriptwriter: Flavia Olivera
Episode Editor: Claudia Peralta Torres
Music by Blue Dot Sessions:
Resolute - Even Dreams of Beaches
Cholate - Arizona Moon

For updates on episodes and Latinx events in the D.C. area, follow us on Instagram @holaculturadc, and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to “Artistas in the Capital.” To get involved in Latinx arts, culture, and humanities in D.C., sign up to join our SPEL program and visit holacultura.com.

In this episode, we sit down with Nicolás Kanellos, the founder of Arte Público Press, to discuss 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. 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 and how through his work, Nicolás has recovered written material in multiple mediums archiving the legacy of Latinos in the United States through literature.

Episode Credits:
Host: Norma Sorto
Guest: Nicolás Kanellos
Episode Interviewers: Fernanda Poblete González, Deanna González, and Jaclyn Porpiglia
Episode Scriptwriter: Flavia Olivera
Episode Editor: Claudia Peralta Torres

Music by Blue Dot Sessions:
Bodytonic - Party Sage
Cholate - Arizona Moon

For updates on episodes and Latinx events in the D.C. area, follow us on Instagram @holaculturadc, and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to “Artistas in the Capital.” To get involved in Latinx arts, culture, and humanities in D.C., sign up to join our SPEL program and visit holacultura.com.

Join us for this episode as we sit down with Hannah Müssemann, a researcher from GUMELAB (History Transfer through Entertainment Media in Latin America. Laboratory for Memory and Digital Media Research) in Berlin. 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 continues 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 Credits:
Host: Norma Sorto
Guest: Hannah Müssemann
Episode Interviewer: Connie Moore
Episode Scriptwriter: Flavia Olivera
Episode Editors: Norma Sorto and Claudia Peralta Torres

Music by Blue Dot Sessions:
Molerider - Borough
Cholate - Arizona Moon

For updates on episodes and Latinx events in the D.C. area, follow us on Instagram @holaculturadc, and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to “Artistas in the Capital.” To get involved in Latinx arts, culture, and humanities in D.C., sign up to join our SPEL program and visit holacultura.com.

Hello and welcome to “Artistas in the Capital.” Hola Cultura’s brand new monthly podcast featuring interviews with Latinx artists in the Washington D.C. area. Hosted by Norma Sorto and based on interviews from Hola Cultura’s SPEL program, this podcast will introduce you to a variety of local Latinx artists, from dancers to printmakers, authors, poets and more.

Tune in on June 14th for our first episode!

Episode Credits:
Host: Norma Sorto
Guests: Gabriel Mata, Armando Lopez-Bircann, Alejandro Gongóra, César Maxit, Stephanie Mercedes, Julio Valdez, Samuel Miranda, Nicolás Kanellos, Marie Claire Vasquez Durán and María Victoria Abreu Lugar of Dutidú, Tanya Kateri Hernandez, Marta Pérez García
Episode Scriptwriter: Claudia Peralta Torres
Episode Editor: Claudia Peralta Torres
Music by Blue Dot Sessions:
Cholate - Arizona Moon

For updates on episodes and Latinx events in the D.C. area, follow us on Instagram @holaculturadc, and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to “Artistas in the Capital.” To get involved in Latinx arts, culture, and humanities in D.C., sign up to join our SPEL program and visit holacultura.com.

In this episode, we sit down with Marta Pérez-García, a passionate Puerto Rican artist and art teacher based in Washington, D.C. Marta takes immense pride in her Puerto Rican identity and channels her creativity through various artistic mediums. However, her artistic journey goes beyond mere self-expression. Marta's resolve was ignited at a young age when she witnessed the heartbreaking story of a woman who fell victim to domestic violence. Instead of remaining silent, Marta knew she had to use her artistic talent to denounce such atrocities.

Episode Credits:
Host: Norma Sorto
Guest: Marta Pérez-García
Episode Interviewers: Cristela Bonilla, Flavia Olivera, Jubilee Lucero, and Claudia Peralta Torres
Episode Scriptwriter: Flavia Olivera
Episode Editor: Claudia Peralta Torres

Music by Blue Dot Sessions:
Butterstone - The Gran Dias
Cholate - Arizona Moon

For updates on episodes and Latinx events in the D.C. area, follow us on Instagram @holaculturadc, and don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe to “Artistas in the Capital.” To get involved in Latinx arts, culture, and humanities in D.C., sign up to join our SPEL program and visit holacultura.com.