ReCurrent

In season two of ReCurrent: Stories about What We Gain by Keeping the Past Present, host Jaime Roque explores how culture builds community—how a camera passed from mentor to student, a long-lost record, or a familiar icon screen printed onto a jersey can bind people across time.In each episode, Jaime delves into the collaborations, memories, and reimaginings that shape who we are. He shows how something as simple as a photograph, a song, or a familiar icon can unlock a world of connection and meaning. Join Jaime as he uncovers the profound impact of keeping the past alive in the present—and discover what it opens for our future.Made in the wild—in the streets, archives, and neighborhoods where Getty stories are also found—ReCurrent shows how cultural heritage keeps us close while making room for who we’re becoming.

Check out the newest season of Recording Artists, hosted by actor, artist, and futurist Ahmed Best. Explore the Getty archives and learn about the innovative art-science group Experiments in Art and Technology (E.A.T.) in season three, out now.

Jaime dives into the compelling story of Julius Eastman, a Black, openly gay composer who revolutionized minimalist music in the 1970s and ’80s.

This episode highlights the ongoing efforts to protect Wupatki National Monument's legacy, ensuring that the stories, traditions, and spiritual connections of this remarkable place continue to inspire future generations.

This episode illustrates the vital role barbershops play in maintaining cultural continuity and supporting community identity.

On this episode of ReCurrent, Jaime Roque explores the music and instruments of the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript that recorded the life and culture of Mesoamerica at the time.

On this episode of Recurrent, Jaime Roque explores the hidden story of América Tropical, a mural painted by Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros in 1932 on Olvera Street in Los Angeles. Commissioned to depict an idyllic tropical scene, Siqueiros inst

In this inaugural episode of ReCurrent, host and producer Jaime Roque shares a heartfelt journey through his family's history and the role of food in preserving cultural heritage.

Join Jaime Roque as he uncovers the profound impact of keeping the past alive in the present, and discovers the treasures of our heritage. ReCurrent is available now wherever you get your podcasts.