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Comunidad Connect virtual variety show with segments about music and musicians, reports from the field, guest interviews, live events, and recorded podcasts from Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and the USA.

  1. 08/12/2021

    Brian Mejia

    We speak with Brian Mejia about his work as a Major League Baseball scout and President of the Dominican Prospect League, his Carambola Surf House, the Marullos Surf + project, and how collaborating with Comunidad Connect generates impact in the Dominican Republic. Today we lift up Brian for his inspiring messages of finding ones’ purpose, giving back, and sharing his love for the Dominican Republic with others.

    Brian Mejia

  2. 07/14/2021

    Ivan Herrera

    We host special guest Ivan Herrera about his passions for photography, surfing, and serving at-risk youth through the initiative called "Marullos Surf +". Born and raised in Santo Domingo, Ivan Herrera is a Dominican director, producer, screenwriter and former professional surfer currently residing in the north coast of the Dominican Republic. Ivan says his world opened up because he learned English and developed social skills in addition to being a remarkable surfer, photographer, and filmmaker. He wants Dominican youth to have those same opportunities and is leveraging his networks and talents to do just that. Comunidad Connect lifts up Ivan today for his empathy towards those less fortunate and his inspiring story of success.

    Ivan Herrera

  3. 07/24/2020

    Director of Respiratory Therapy at Georgia State University, Doug Gardenhire

    Jon Thompson spoke recently with Director of Respiratory Therapy at Georgia State University, Dr. Doug Gardenhire. They discussed the dynamic situation that is COVID-19, returning safely to the classroom, and training the next generation of front line Respiratory Therapists.

  4. 07/17/2020

    Health Horizons International and Comunidad Connect

    CEO Jon Thompson recently met again with Health Horizons International Executive Director, Dr. Eliezer Lappots-Abreu to discuss how COVID-19 is affecting work in the Dominican Republic, the importance of empowering vulnerable populations, and resilient communities in the Caribbean and Central America.

    Health Horizons International and Comunidad Connect

  5. 06/24/2020

    Conversation with Dr. Eliezer Lappots-Abreu | Executive Director, Health Horizons International

    Jon Thompson speaks with Dr. Eliezer Lappots -Abreu about Health Horizons International programming, the social determinants of health, and how the coronavirus pandemic has affected their work in the Dominican Republic. Dr. Eliezer Lappots -Abreu is a former diplomat and well-known professional in the fields of human rights, immigration law, public policy, diplomacy, and community health. For the past 11 years he has led nonprofit and community-based organizations, public policies and international projects aimed at guaranteeing that vulnerable populations in developing countries have access to health services, education, employment, housing, and political participation. His career as a defender of human rights, access to public services, health, equity and social justice has touched more than 16 countries such as Venezuela, Brazil, Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic , Burkina Faso, Ghana, Somalia, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Peru, and India, among others.

    Conversation with Dr. Eliezer Lappots-Abreu | Executive Director, Health Horizons International

  6. 05/01/2020

    Building Community Week 1

    Happy Friday! This week our community raised $1,400 towards our goal of $7,500 to build three houses in rural Nicaragua. Over the next two weeks, please consider a gift that will change the lives of three families for generations to come.  Today we hear from Director of Community Development, Yarisleidy Cortez, about why shy builds houses and what this means for families in rural Nicaragua.

  7. 04/27/2020

    Musical Monday Week 63: James Sedgewick Part 2

    Today we are honored to reunite with an old musical friend. James Sedgewick is a Canadian born singer and multi-instrumentalist whose path crossed with Jon Thompson in the early 2000s as he was helping to lay a foundation for the live music scene in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. Over the years, James and his wife Monica opened the iconic Coquito's bar and restaurant in SJdS and cultivated a vibrant community of musicians throughout the country. James has traveled and performed across the world, playing a variety of musical genres such as Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Latin, Country and Electronic music.   In this interview, James performs 'Low budget love' and Live your life' from his new album entitled "Sedgwick and Shingles". The full album is on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and anywhere else good music is found. In this episode, Jon and James remember Coquito's bar, discuss live music in Nicaragua, and how the coronavirus is affecting the musicians and their music.   Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/SedgwickShingles

  8. 04/27/2020

    Musical Monday Week 63: James Sedgewick Part 1

    Today we are honored to reunite with an old musical friend. James Sedgewick is a Canadian born singer and multi-instrumentalist whose path crossed with Jon Thompson in the early 2000s as he was helping to lay a foundation for the live music scene in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua. Over the years, James and his wife Monica opened the iconic Coquito's bar and restaurant in SJdS and cultivated a vibrant community of musicians throughout the country. James has traveled and performed across the world, playing a variety of musical genres such as Blues, Jazz, Reggae, Latin, Country and Electronic music.   In this interview, James performs 'Low budget love' and Live your life' from his new album entitled "Sedgwick and Shingles". The full album is on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon, and anywhere else good music is found. In this episode, Jon and James remember Coquito's bar, discuss live music in Nicaragua, and how the coronavirus is affecting the musicians and their music.  Amazon Music: https://bit.ly/SedgwickShingles

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Comunidad Connect virtual variety show with segments about music and musicians, reports from the field, guest interviews, live events, and recorded podcasts from Nicaragua, Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, and the USA.

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  • Creator
    Comunidad Connect
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Comunidad Connect
  • Show Website
    The Connection