In a world with endless sequels, reboots, and multiverses, Maria makes original, heartfelt films. She directs movies that speak to the Salvadoran experience yet connect to a global audience. We speak about her creative process, her leadership philosophy, easter eggs, and the art of storytelling.
It’s surprising that some Salvadorans don’t know that El Salvador has great coffee. Kim from Cafe Zelaia is on a mission to change that. She shares some coffee drinking pro-tips, talks about the ups and downs of owning your own business, and the difficulty of getting immigrant parents to understand the risks we take to follow our dreams.
Montreal based Salvadoran hip-hop artists Tony Dez and Chellz have been through a lot. Their family’s journey to the Great North inspires them to write deep and personal music that speaks to the soul of the Salvadoran Diaspora. Their work recognizes the trauma and strength of our community and celebrates our heritage with Latin-infused hip-hop.
Imaginense, an interdisciplinary, intergenerational, international bloom period for El Salvador. Prof. Lotti wonders if we may be in a bloom period now as we talk about her research in postwar El Salvador in the early 90s. Can we avoid the desencanto she describes in her first book “Everyday Revolutionaries”? Or are we continuing La Lucha like the 1.5 insurgent generation in her third book “After Stories”?
Big name competition may have more resources, but Cynthia, owner of Xinca Foods, has the passion to bring authentic-tasting Salvadoran frozen foods to supermarkets everywhere. But this path is not without challenges like being a one-person show and critics from her own community.
Lo que sigue es una entrevista que me hicieron en Proyecto Chachalaca, un podcast grabado en El Salvador que explora la identidad Centroamericana a traves de varios invitados y temas.
Ser un artista en El Salvador viene con una gran responsabilidad. Carol Hills nos cuenta como empezó creyendo que Salvadoreños no escuchan música en español y como ahora canta en tres lenguas, gana premios , y trabaja para cambiar la perspectiva de la música nacional.
During the Salvadoran Civil War, being a teacher meant you were risking your life. Professor Stephanie Huezo talks to us about doing research in Latin America, popular education during the war, and how these ideas cross the border and impact organizing efforts in the United States.
Las canciones de La Galli son sencillas pero profundas, igual a su determinación y amor por sus gatos. La Galli nos cuenta de su carrera como cantautora, como logro tocar con la orquesta filarmónica de El Salvador, y la inspiración que surge de esa nostalgia agridulce por amores perdidos.
Hello, everyone! We have a special treat for you! Last year Yvette Borja and I spoke on her podcast, Radio Cachimbona. We talked Salvis Unidos and CentralAmerican podcasts and content.