From Words to Legacy: Empowering Latino Voices with Nicolás Kanellos
08/09/23 • 25 min
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.
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.
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