The Front Arte Cultura

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.

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 recounts what happened 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 of Baja California segment. 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!

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 Ophelia @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 Gallery Music feature for this episode is local San Diego band, Pleasure Pill - listen to them after this episode! @pleasurepillusa Thanks 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!

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.

In this episode of The FRONT Arte y Cultura, we talk to Venezuelan director and composer Andrés González following the San Diego symphony's intimate performance at the The FRONT gallery. Our music segment shines the light on San Diego's thriving underground rave scene with an interview with Awkey Sanchez, co-founder of No Expectations And finally. Yinne Aldama's segment featuring a short story by her aunt, "La Historia de los Tres Arboles Sagrados En este episodio de The FRONT Arte y Cultura, hablamos con el director y compositor venezolano Andrés González luego de la presentación intima de la Sinfónica de San Diego en la galería The FRONT. Nuestro segmento de música arroja luz sobre la próspera escena rave clandestina de San Diego con una entrevista con Awkey Sanchez, cofundadora de No Expectations. Y finalmente, el segmento de Yinna Aldama con un cuento de su tía, "La Historia de los Tres Arboles Sagrados

In this episode, we interview prominent figures in the San Diego music scene; creator, producer and videographer Xavier Vasquez, and singer, songwriter Kass Rose Gold. Our music feature this episode is Kass Rose Gold. Listen to her music on all audio platforms, and follow her journey on Instagram @kassrosegold Follow our guest Xavier Vasquez and all his projects on Instagram, @x_a_v_a_z Thanks for listening! ------------------------------ En este episodio, entrevistamos a figuras descatadas de la escena musical de San Diego. Xavier Vasquez, quien es productor, creador, y videógrafo. Tambien a cantante y compositora Kass Rose Gold. Nuestra característica musical de este episodio es Kass Rose Gold. Encuentra su musica en todas las plataformas, y sigue su viaje musical en Instagram bajo @kassrosegold. Sigue nuestro invitado Xavier Vasquez y todos sus proyectos, @x_a_v_a_z ¡Gracias por escuchar!

In this episode, our collaborator Breny Aceituno interviews participating artists' LaRissa Rogers, Jackie Mesquita, & Kate Clark, as well as one of the co-curators Alan Luna from the past exhibition 'And We Will Sing In The Tall Grass Again' to look back at the unique features of it's showcase, and the overall meaning of its' themes. Featuring '22nd Century' by Nina Simone

Our first episode of the year! Featuring interviews and segments with Alexa Macias, and PANCÆS. For our music segment, we include these songs written by PANCÆS: One 4 Chicho Pancaes Batter Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters, we hope you've enjoyed listening to these episodes just as much as we've enjoyed making them.

Our last episode of 2025! Featuring interviews and segments with Yinna Aldama, Gary Wilson, and PANCA! Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters, we hope you've enjoyed listening to these episodes just as much as we've enjoyed making them. We'll see you in 2026!

In this episode of The FRONT Arte y Cultura's Podcast, we sit down with Nanzi Muro - an artist, activist, and community member about her photography and work with community gardens and Friends of Friendship Park. In our music segment, we talk with Ceci Bastida - a music artist, famous singer-songwriter and former lead singer of the group Tijuana No! We talked new music and life during tricky political times. In the collaborative segment "Be a Loud Poem", Marlon talks to Diego Espíritu - an active poet and part of the collective Arte+Ciencia of UNAM and currently pursuing a PhD in Spanish Language and Literature at the University of Buffalo in New York Follow our guests: Nanzi Muro https://www.instagram.com/clements_photography_photos/ Ceci Bastida https://www.instagram.com/cecibastida/ Diego Espíritu https://www.instagram.com/diego___espiritu/

In this episode, we feature interviews with Tijuana artist Aida Urbina, a new segment of Be A Loud Poem by collaborator Marlon PV, "Poemas de internet con glitter" with Molly BubbleLove from CDMX, and music by an alternative pop group from Tijuana, MX - Ferzy, led by Ferzy, Imanol, Abdón, Erick, & Jesús.

In this episode, we talk to Myune about her return, and her upcoming album "Homenaje". We also interview Luvia Lazo following her presentation at The Front on August 21st. Luvia is a photographer from Oaxaca and participant artist in our current exhibition Infinite Rivers And, finally, a new segment from our guest collaborator Marlon PV - Be a Loud Poem. Marlon interviews Angel Manuel Nuno from Tijuana, who shares poems from his book "Cartolandia". A new month at The FRONT means new programming! Every Tuesdays, join Katie Ruiz for an acrylic painting workshop starting at 5:30pm - Free to join and all materials included! Every Wednesdays, join Mely Barragan in a collage workshop On September 4th, we host Ambulante 2025 in their screening of Yintah - a documentary about the resilience of indigenous people against the Canadian government September 13th isn't only the last day to view our current exhibition Infinite Rivers, its also Sidro Saturdays! Join us from 12p-5p in the heart of San Ysidro

In this episode, we listen to Yinna Aldama share Kumeeyay traditions, catch up with our plans for the month, then meet Nishi La Tremenda y Sus Aliados, as our music guest. Thanks for listening! En este episodio, escuchamos a Yinna Aldama compartir las tradiciones del kumeeyay. Luego nos ponemos al día con nuestros planes para el mes en The FRONT, y finalizamos conociendo a Nishi La Tremenda y Sus Aliados, como nuestro invitado musical. ¡Gracias por escuchar!

In this episode, we interview local, French-Mexican band, Petite Amie, after their show in Tijuana a few months back. Stay tuned for all the happenings we have at The FRONT and El Salón for the month of June! Nos vemos! En este episodio, entrevistamos a la banda Francesa-Mexicana, Petite Amie, después de su show en Tijuana hace unos meses. Escucha para enterarte de todo lo que viene en The FRONT y El Salón este mes de Junio! Nos vemos!

In this episode, we meet Paola Capó-García, the Poet Laureate of San Diego. In our music segment, we introduce Vertigo, a psychedelic rock group from Tijuana, Mexico. From the The FRONT Arte y Cultura team, we'd like to thank our listeners, friends, and our frequent visitors for your continued support.

In this episode, we listen to Yinna Aldama, & Atzumi Ruelas, chat about women empowerment present in Kumeyaay culture. As our music segment, we listen to a fragment of poetry by Cuban poet Reina Maria Rodriguez, read by Phillip Laprune, accompanied by live music by Wilfrido Terrazas, Boris Acosta and the voice of Mariana Flores Bucio. Afterward, we hear Jaime Loeza introduce us to Jesus Martinez, an immigrant content creator who learned his craft in a cross-border lifestyle. From the The FRONT Arte y Cultura team, we'd like to thank our listeners, friends, and our frequent visitors for your continued support.

In this episode, we meet Kumeyaay flutist Little Wolf after recording our video concert at the gallery. Afterward, we hear from cross-border musician Andrés Corella, who introduces us to his musical projects: Control Caída, Policias y Ladrones, and Parque de Cometas. From the The FRONT Arte y Cultura team, we'd like to thank our listeners, friends, and our frequent visitors for your continued support.

In this episode, we meet Ana Basilio, a feminist poet introduced by our collaborator Marlon PV. And finally, Hector sits down and introduces Tijuana group, Tapabocas From the The FRONT Arte y Cultura team, we'd like to thank our listeners, friends, and our frequent visitors for your continued support.

An extension of Fronterizo Pop “en tu idioma”; Una bola de canciones raras from a range of electronic, indie pop, new wave, & experimental. 00:00 - 1,2,3,4 by Titan 04:03 - No Controles by Ole Ole 07:57 - You Really Got Me by Oingo Boingo 12:24 - Solo Soy una Persona by Mecanografiadme 14:04 - Sol en Venus by Estacion Victoria 17:34 - En el Eden by El Muertho TJ 20:55 - Iguana Wuana by Cita 23:57 - Danza Odulante by Delirios Kronicos

In this episode, we take a look at Grietas del Idioma - a poetry and music event held at the Front in October. Elizabeth also sits down and chats with Nana de Tijuana And finally, a look into Kumeyaay music and traditions with Yinna Aldama From the The FRONT Arte y Cultura team, we'd like to thank our listeners, friends, and our frequent visitors for your continued support. We can't wait to bring you more art, music, and stories from the San Diego-Tijuana region in 2025. See you next year!