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A podcast about the arts and culture from the San Ysidro border region. We are an art gallery located right by the most transited international border in the world: The San Diego/ Tijuana Border. Listen to the people giving this area a very vibrant artistic binational life.

The Front Arte Cultura Casa Familiar - The FRONT

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A podcast about the arts and culture from the San Ysidro border region. We are an art gallery located right by the most transited international border in the world: The San Diego/ Tijuana Border. Listen to the people giving this area a very vibrant artistic binational life.

    The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 27

    The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 27

    In this episode of The FRONT Arte y Cultura Podcast: A look into the soft opening of The FRONT Books - our new literature project. Featuring poetry by Marlon PV @marlon.punchdrunk, Shannon English @thedelicatesquash, and Monica HernandezWe also listen to Thomas Perez speak about his impact project "Redesigning border beacons" as part of the World Design Capital 2024 in San Diego and Tijuana. The Front's director Francisco Eme sits down with Marianela de la Hoz, a contemporary artist and painter working primarily with egg tempura paint. She tells us about her journey as an artist and what inspires her work. Yinna Aldama tells about the tribulations of being indigenous, and the roles that indigeneity has on identity. And, as always, our music segment featuring local talent - Edición Secreta from Chula Vista @edicion_secreta. Our host Hector sits down with local DJ, Cesar Castro, who talks about life, music making, and community.

    • 1 hr 1 min
    The FRONT Arte y Cultura - Music Mix Episode 1

    The FRONT Arte y Cultura - Music Mix Episode 1

    In this episode, we're introducing a MUSIC MIX, where our very own Hector Castro shares an hour of music selections inspired by the unique culture of San Diego and Tijuana's border region. To follow along, find the track list below. ---------------------En este episodio, introducimos un MIX de MUSICA, donde nuestro propio Hector Castro nos comparte una hora de selección músical inspirado por la cultura única de la región fronteriza de San Diego y Tijuana. :18 - "Canción 187" Juan Gabriel 2:57 - "Welcome to Tijuana" Manu Chao 5:07 - "Claros Son Tus Ojos" Los Moonlights 7:27 - "El Cariño que Perdí" Los Freddy's 10:39 - "Donna" Ritchie Valens12:58 - "Buenos Dias, Amor" Jóse Jóse 16:31 - "Barco a Venus" Mecano 19:32 - "Bye Bye" Vilma Palma E Vampiros 24:36 - "Gitana" Los Fabulosos Cadillacs 27:40 - "Latino America" Los Prisioneros 31:10 - "Polaris" NORTEC33:34 - "Chilanga Banda" Cafe Tacvba 36:47 - "Bananos Bar" Plastilina Mosh 41:07 - "Afrodinamita" Mexican Jumping Frijoles 43:45 - "Tuve Tu Amor" Charly Garcia 46:47 - "Te Encontre" Julieta Venegas 50:07 - "No Te Puedo Besar" Hombres G53:45 - "La Potranquita" Bronco 56:20 - "El Chicano" Los Tigres Del Norte Enjoy!

    • 58 min
    The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 26

    The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 26

    This episode features interviews and segments by Francisco Eme, Hector Castro, Yinna Aldama, and introducing Elizabeth Baca. We sit down with:Doris Bittar, a visual artist and community activist in San Diego, Eisebelle, a DJ from Tijuana Paulina Mendez Garcilazo, visual artist and arts worker in Baja California, and a segment by Yinna Aldama: how do you live an indigenous language in danger of disappearing? Thank you to the Mellon Foundation and the San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture for sponsoring this podcast. ------------------Este episodio presenta entrevistas y segmentos de Francisco Eme, Héctor Castro, Yinna Aldama y la presentación de Elizabeth Baca.Nos sentamos con:Doris Bittar, artista visual y activista comunitaria en San Diego, Eisebelle, DJ de Tijuana, Paulina Méndez Garcilazo, artista visual y trabajadora de las artes en Baja California, y un segmento de Yinna Aldama: ¿cómo se vive una lengua indígena en peligro de desaparecer?Gracias a la Fundación Mellon y a la Comisión de Arte y Cultura de San Diego por patrocinar este podcast.

    • 54 min
    The Front Arte y Cultura Podcast - Episode 25

    The Front Arte y Cultura Podcast - Episode 25

    In this packed episode, we hear segments from the team here at The Front Arte y Cultura Gallery:Hector Castro spoke with Enrique Von Borstel, president of Bulldog Productions and Director of Black Box Tijuana, who takes us on a tour of local music and production from the cross-border area.Vania Mercado shares with us about her experience with the DACA program in the United States, an initiative created in 2012 that provides protection against deportations to people even if they are minors.Additionally, this year Casa Familiar celebrated its 50th anniversary of working with the community. Francisco Eme brings us the account of what was experienced at "Casa Fest 2023"; a fusion of art, food and music from Nortec artists: Bostich + Fussible, Ronda Machetera, La Diabla, Liquid Blue, Mara Sulu with Revival and Mariachi Internacional San Diego.And finally, Yinna Aldama, a Kumiai indigenous person, talks to us about stolen territories and privatized land, as part of the indigenous community segment of Baja California.We thank the City of San Diego Arts and Culture Commission, Mellon Foundation and Casa Familiar for their support in carrying out this program.Thanks for listening!----------------------------------------------En este episodio, escuchamos segmentos por parte del equipo de la galería The Front Arte y Cultura.Hector Castro habló con Enrique Von Borstel, presidente de Bulldog Productions y Director de Black Box Tijuana, quien nos lleva a un recorrido por la música y producción local de la zona transfronteriza.Vania Mercado nos comparte acerca de su experiencia con el programa DACA en Estados Unidos, una iniciativa creada en 2012 que brinda protección contra deportaciones a personas aún siendo menores de edad.Además, este año Casa Familiar celebró su 50 aniversario de trabajar con la comunidad. Francisco Eme nos trae el recuento de lo que se vivió en "Casa Fest 2023"; una fusión de arte, comida y música de los artistas Nortec: Bostich + Fussible, Ronda Machetera, La Diabla, Liquid Blue, Mara Sulu with Revival y Mariachi Internacional San Diego.Y por último, Yinna Aldama, indígena kumiai, nos platica sobre territorios robados y la tierra privatizada, como parte del segmento de las comunidades indígenas de Baja California. Agradecemos a la Comisión de Arte y Cultura de la Ciudad de San Diego, Mellon Foundation y a Casa Familiar, por su apoyo con la realización de este programa.¡Gracias por escuchar!

    • 49 min
    The Front Arte y Cultura Podcast Episode 24

    The Front Arte y Cultura Podcast Episode 24

    In this packed episode, we hear segments from the team here at The Front Arte y Cultura Gallery:Breny Aceituno talks to the people behind Libreria 'Alexandria' @alexandrialibreriacolectiva - a bookstore and reading café in León, Guanajuato.Hector Castro talks to Ofelia @conejiz a.k.a. Wabbit from 'Wabbit Presents' @wabbitpresents about organizing music shows and events in San Diego, diving into the positive impact it has on the community and local music scene.Yinna Aldama speaks about her home of La Huerta and the tale of its origin.Francisco Eme speaks to multimedia artist Mariel Miranda @mariiel.mira, diving into her artistic practice and her solo show at The Front GalleryMusic feature for this episode is local San Diego band, Pleasure Pill - listen to them after this episode! @pleasurepillusaThanks for listening!----------------------------------------------En este episodio lleno, escuchamos segmentos de todo el equipo de aqui la galeria The Front Arte y Cultura.Breny Aceituno platica con la gente detras de la Libreria Alexandria @alexandrialibreriacolectiva - una libreria, caféteria y sala de lectura en León, Guanajuato.Hector Castro habla con Ophelia @conejiz a.k.a. Wabbit de Wabbit Presents @wabbitpresents sobre organizando eventos de musica en San Diego, sumergiéndose en el impacto positivo que tiene sobre la comunidad y escena de musica local.Yinna Aldama habla sobre su hogar y comunidad La Huerta, y el cuento de su origen.Francisco Eme platica con Mariel Miranda @mariiel.mira, sumergiéndose en su practica artística y su exhibición solo en nuestra galería.Nuestra presentación musical es una banda local llamada Pleasure Pill, ¡escúchalos después de este episodio!Gracias por escuchar!

    • 1 hr 11 min
    The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 23

    The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 23

    In this episode of The FRONT Arte y Cultura, we listen to our collaborator Yinna Aldama share her perspective and experience with ancestry and its importance within her community. We also talk to Xayn Naz from The Brown Building @thebrownbuildingarts, a trans-led community center for Black + Brown artists and folk in San Diego. He shares his experience in creating a safe space, and the importance of spaces like this existing in communities. Our music feature for this episode is Jackie Mendoza, @jackiemendozaaa, a queer artist from Chula Vista/Tijuana. Follow her on instagram and check out their music. Thank you to Xayn Naz, Jackie Mendoza, Yinna Aldama, and our listeners. --------------------------En este episodio de The FRONT Arte y Cultura, nuestra colaboradora Yinna Aldama nos comparte su perspectiva y experiencia con su ancestria, y su importancia dentro de su comunidad. Tambien hablamos con Xayn Naz, director de The Brown Building, @thebrownbuildingarts, un centro comunitario dirigido por personas trans para artistas y comunidad de color en San Diego. Comparte su experiencia en la creación de un espacio seguro y la importancia de espacios como este que existen en las comunidades.Nuestro segmento de musica incluye a Jackie Mendoza, @jackiemendozaaa, artista queer de Chula Vista/Tijuana. Encuentra su musica en instagram y redes musicales. Gracias a Xayn Naz, Jackie Mendoza, Yinna Aldama, y nuestres oyentes.

    • 32 min

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