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A modern online magazine and community for young Latinos in Chicago and others passionate about their cultural heritage. Hear what your peers have to say about Chicago events, new music, cultural events, politics, religion, restaurants and bars.
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Milwaukee: INK! Exhibition at BYO Studio | Gozamos Milwaukee stopped by BYO Studio Lounge last Friday for their March art exhibition, the third annual INK! opening reception, an exhibit highlighting local illustration artists. BYO Studio Lounge is known for its salsa dancing nights and lessons, great cocktails, alluring energy and amazing art on the walls. In fact, BYO Studio means “bring your own studio.” They feature different art shows monthly. We sat down and spoke with curator and artist, Steph Davies, about the INK!, her own work that was on display, and illustration as an underrepresented art form. The exhibit is an opportunity to recognize various artists from the Milwaukee area and their amazing work, like artist Jenie Gao, who we also had a chance to speak with. Gao’s work was intricate in design and concept. Her background in wood work and printing lend well to illustration, and showcase her talent with her melding of colors and use of animals in her imagery. We spoke about place and identity, two of her biggest obsessions, and art serving as a sense of home and purpose. The exhibit runs until April 18th. Make sure you stop by BYO between now and then to check it out, learn some salsa, have a drink and a great time! For more information on INK! visit the BYO Studio website, and check out the work of Steph Davies and Jenie Gao! No related posts. | 3/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Vote for the next OrgulloSox.com Co-Host! | Vote for your favorite at OrgulloSox.com » A few weeks ago, the White Sox held auditions in search of new hosts for their online show, Orgullo Sox: My White Sox World. Eleven lucky submissions had the opportunity to represent their favorite MLB team, as well as Chicago’s Latino community at U.S. Cellular Field. Each contestant was interviewed and asked a series of questions to prove their loyalty and capability to the team and to be a host of Orgullo Sox. Some of these included questions about their favorite players and their favorite White Sox memories. We were lucky enough to sit down and speak to the contestants about their feelings going in and coming out of the audition. Surprisingly, no one seemed nervous at all! Instead, they were all simply excited to be given the chance to audition, thanks to a lovely Thursday morning email from Gozamos, . In exchange for being given this awesome opportunity, the contestants shared with us stories of their White Sox memories growing up. These varied from living in “The Home of the White Sox”, attending a White Sox babseball camp as a young lad, riding around the Stadium, honking horns and cheering when the White Sox won the ‘05 World Series, all the way to eating dinner with the one and only Minnie Minoso. How cool is that! After a few hours of interviews, the White Sox marketing team invited four contestants back for a second audition: Luz Garcia, Lupita Alejandra, Carlos Mendez, and Hugo Romo. This is where it got real. The judges already found out the basics about these four hopefuls. This time around, they had to sell themselves as hosts. You could imagine how hard it must have been to try and decide between these young hip Latinos. So, this is where the White Sox is asking for your help. Their team has created their own video to showcase the personalities of these four participants. Check out both our videos and take a vote for yourself. They’re looking for one male and one female to take the lead. Who do you think has what it takes to represent the South Side? Vote for your favorite at OrgulloSox.com » Related posts: Casting Call: Orgullo Sox Co-Host Our new partner, the Chicago White Sox are looking for... A Vote For D-Rose is a Vote For Fun! Derrick Rose is making Chicago remember that The Bulls exist.... West Side Story’s German Santiago A Shark swims into town to bringing West Side Story,... | 3/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Undocumented, Unafraid, & Unapologetic 2012 | Guest contributions by Jennifer Patino & Luz Chavez. When a person is not able to be honest about who they are out of fear, they can become invisible, suffering in silence. When one of them finds the courage to come out into the light, it is difficult to ignore their scars; when they lift their voices together, it is impossible to ignore. This Saturday, at Daley Plaza, several young people came forth to tell their stories at the third annual Undocumented, Unafraid, & Unapologetic rally. The crowd was young. Teachers Debra Hawes, Brenda Price and Faith Pledger brought students from Morgan Park High School to the rally. Performances included a traditional Samul Nori drumming dance, a performance poet, and a “flash mob.” Activist groups like the ICIRR,Generation L, & Occupy el Barrio were in attendance. Chicago’s usual activist players were there: feminist professors, black-clad anarchists, aging hippies, and occupiers. It was primarily a gathering of allies without many spectators. It is unfortunate that there weren’t opponents present. It would have been hard for them to look these people in the eye and tell them they should be sent away as criminals after hearing their words. As they spoke, a young mother beside me wept silently; even we steely-eyed Gozamos reporters could not stop our tears as they spoke of the hardships of living in hiding- unable to travel or work freely, knowing that at any time they could be arrested and separated from loved ones and the life they’ve always known. But even if you can harden your heart, their stories still illustrate a system that is extremely flawed, in which people who are well trained and ready to enter the work force (and pay taxes) are unable to contribute to the economy; law enforcement simply will not devote the resources to expelling them, yet the legal system is not working to make citizens of them. They are stuck in limbo. Manual Cordova’s mother fled to the United States to escape an abusive husband, “she could not hide the bruises all over her face…she could not take it anymore.” He first felt the personal implications of being undocumented when he was pulled over driving his girlfriend to school, and since then does not drive out of fear. He “came out” as an undocumented immigrant after witnessing a protest at UIC: “all my life I had been told to hide my status and to be ashamed of myself. Instead these students were willing to sacrifice everything so that students like me could have a future.” He says he will never stop fighting. He wants to become a doctor. David Martinez is a proud army veteran whose parents and wife, Fanny Lopez Martinez, are undocumented. “During the ten months that I was gone [serving in Afghanistan], my country deported three hundred thousand human beings….to think that the country I fought overseas for could also take my wife while I was gone, is ridiculous…my wife shouldn’t have to worry about being deported before I get home- if I get home.” The couple say that they are afraid to start a family, and Fanny does not want to break the law to work even though she is highly educated and independent. They have worked with the government to try to get Fanny citizenship, but they are continually put off. Fanny says that “as a loving wife, I gave a service to this country, through each phone call, text message, and letter. [Providing] my soldier with the love and support he needed. Now that he’s home, I feel like the least I deserve is to live with him without fear.” Jocelyn recalls crossing the desert at 11: “as I hid, I saw a mother being taken away from her kid by an officer. I remember her screams, crying out to her son, holding onto that little boy’s hand so tight….” She describes struggling to learn English as a child, resenting her parents for bringing her here, but says now she understands that they wanted to give her a better life, and is a college student [...] | 3/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tania Unzueta of Immigrant Youth Justice League » Gozamos.tv | In support of National Coming Out of the Shadows Day, Gozamos chats with Tania Unzueta of the Immigrant Youth Justice League about Saturday’s coming out rally, immigration reform, how she became an activist, and much much more. Related posts: Gozamos.tv – Episode 4: Luis Gutierrez, N. Reyna Amaya and Abraham Velázquez Tello Gozamos meets the to talk about Latinos Progresando, a community... Last Look: Tu Cultura 2010 was a tumultuous year for immigrants in the land... Video: Undocumented Unafraid In light of Senate Bill 1070 passing in Arizona, we... | 3/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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In the presence of genius: Miguel Zenón | Puerto Rican jazz saxophonist Miguel Zenón, at 35 years of age is well on his way to being a living legend – he’s the first jazz musician to receive both McArthur ‘genius’ grant as well as a Guggenheim award, a multiple Grammy nominee and a renowned composer who has explored not just the frontiers of jazz but his own Puerto Rican heritage in exquisitely textured compositions and interpretations. We caught up with Zenón during his recent visit to Chicago to perform in the Chicago Jazz Ensemble tribute to Charlie Parker, just before a concert that totally reinforced our awe of his musical genius. Related posts: Miguel Zenón: Uno de los nuestros en el jazz Entrevista conMiguel Zenón saxofonista puertorriqueño que estuvo esta pasada semana... Plátano Chains & Radical Gym Shoes: An Interview with Artist Miguel Luciano The Institute of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture (IPRAC) celebrated... 31 Days for 31 Years A Multimedia and Interactive Exhibit for the Release of Oscar... | 3/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sh!t GOP Says about Latinos & Immigrants | Inspired by Sh!t Politicians Say about Black People, Gozamos brings you Sh!t GOP Says about Latinos & Immigrants. What do presidential candidates Romney, Santorum, and Gingrich really think about Latinos and immigrants? What’s one mayor’s plan to address concerns about police harassment of Latinos? What’s Romney’s vision for the U.S.? Check the video and share, share, share! Call to Action: VOTE, but go beyond the polls. Follow @Gozamos for grassroots events for your opportunities to speak out and act out! Related posts: Video: Undocumented Unafraid In light of Senate Bill 1070 passing in Arizona, we... Tu Cultura Best of 2011, Part Uno The top 10 political articles of 2011... Retroperspectiva: Latinos in 2011 As 2011 has come to a close, I reflect on... | 2/27/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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¡CumbiaSazo! – Interview with DJ Itzi Nallah of PEOPLE’s DJs Collective | The role of the DJ is one that is very rarely acknowledged. They help cultivate movements, create spaces for people to unite and most importantly dance. At Gozamos, we understand honor this and and have talked to some very tenanted DJ Collectives from around the city, including our favorites at Sonorama, Sound Culture and SoulPhonetics. The People’s DJs Collective has been moving people to the streets for a few years now and DJ Itzi Nallah has been been the one driving Cumbia forces in Chicago recently. We talk to him about his background, how the CumbiaSazo party got started and some of the things he’s got planned for this big cumbia loving city. Be sure to stay out past your bedtime on a Thursday night and check out the next CumbiaSazo party on February 23rd with special guest DJ ANG.G and DJ SLO MO and of course residents DJ Itzi Nallah, our good friend DJ Sound Culture. Related posts: Interview: Luisa Maita at World Music Festival 2011 Brazilian songstress, Luisa Maita, gave a smoldering performance on 22... Interview: Boogat and his Canadian Hip-Hop Raised by Mexican and Paraguayan parents in Quebec City, hip-hop... Interview: Gaby Moreno A conversation with the rising Guatemalan singer-songwriter on the state... | 2/20/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kallari: The Best Chocolate in the World | “Why do you carry only one type of chocolate?” “Well, it’s the only kind with all of its polarities intact.” —Barbara Fleming, owner of Pure Reign The first time I walked into Pure Reign, I felt like I had walked into someone’s house, uninvited. The shop’s main entrance hides on the side of a building, lacking all the flourish and come-hither flair typical of most businesses. Frank Lloyd Wright’s Home and Studio comes to mind as he purposely obfuscated the front doors in an effort to frustrate the lazy or easily beguiled; if they didn’t struggle a little to find the way in, Wright thought, they weren’t worthy of entering anyway. The lights were on full dim. Two beds, occupied, took their places in the not-quite-dark-enough crannies meant for inviting the askance glance of shoppers. A Big Green Egg grill, perched and ominous, loitered silent against a shadowed wall, along with candles, aromatics and a bevy of supplements and contraptions meant for plugging into outlets. I almost about-faced in retreat, but I needed a difficult-to-find chocolate—Kallari (kai-YAH-ri)—they carried. Barbara Fleming, shop owner and expert in all her wares, was working that day and informed me that the chocolate bars wouldn’t be in for a couple of days. I told her that wouldn’t be a problem. She was quick to pipe up that this chocolate had never been fumigated. I nodded as I was already aware although completely uneducated about what that exactly meant—for instance, how all shipped cacao beans are fumigated as a part of their journey to Europe, the US and wherever else they’re processed into chocolate. This one small fact really changes the bid for superiority: “from bean to bar” to “from fumigated bean to bar.” The idea of chemical residues is quite shocking, especially when no other websites (other than Kallari) I’ve found address such a creepy, entirely widespread practice. It’s like the dirty secret no one talks about. Two days later when I returned, I asked Fleming why this chocolate was the only one she carried. Her answer left me stunned: “Well, it’s the only kind with all of its polarities intact.” Intact polarities—It’s a claim to fame I still find mysterious. So, too, is the idea of a centrifuge as a kitchen appliance, but this is the age of molecular gastronomy and Nathan Myhrvold’s groundbreaking “Modernist Cuisine,” a cookbook that weighs 46 pounds and is being heralded as groundbreaking as Escoffier’s “Le guide culinaire” way back in 1903. And back then, “groundbreaking” meant things like serving your food hot and using menus. Centrifuges and polarities aside, the more you learn about Kallari, the more you realize how freakin’ amazing it is. There’s just no other way to say it. For instance, their website is without all the marketing regalia sexing up almost all other sites (Lindt, Godiva, Ghirardelli, Nestle, Hershey’s, Fannie May, Russell Stover, to name a few). While this might seem like an oversight on their part or the result of poor web design, it’s actually something closer to what Socrates was so annoyed about when it came to the sophists; a physician can make you healthy, and a beautician can give you the appearance of health. In this way, the fancier chocolate producers give the appearance of the best chocolate and while it may taste a little like heaven and be worthy of all sorts of moaning and rocking back forth and whatever it is that folks do when feasting on chocolate yumminess, the chocolate is substandard in ways that matter. A “Region and Issues” category highlights strip mining and oil exploration in Ecuador and what the Kallari Association is doing about it. Again, while other chocolate producers mention Fairtrade practices or small generosities like letting the farmers taste the chocolate from the cacao they grow, Kallari goes way beyond the benchmark. This is because other producers are not the farmers. They are not the [...] | 2/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview: Grupo Cumbé | Chicago’s best local latin and Colombian musicians re-arrange and perform Colombian Cumbia classics with Latin Jazz improvisation. They fuse traditional afro Colombian percussion, with elements of big band style Cumbia and jazz made famous by artists like Lucho Bermudez and the Discos Fuentes record label catalog. Incorporated are call & response vocals, raw traditional percussion courtesy of the Alegre, Tambora, Llamador & Maraca, bottom heavy electric bass lines, Gaita flutes, latin piano and jazz trumpet. Groupo Cumbé performs on Thursday, February 16, 2012 at 7:30pm at Rumba Related posts: Interview: Uproot Andy & Geko Jones (QUE BAJO?!) Canadian Uproot Andy (Andy Gillis) and Puerto-Rican/Colombian Geko Jones (Roberto... Bomba Estéreo at the Boom Boom Room Celebrating the first annual Chicago Colombian Music Festival, Bomba Estéreo... When the Desert meets the Blues: Tinariwen World-famous Touareg band performed in Chicago... | 2/15/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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SoxFest 2012: Alexei Ramírez y Dayán Viciedo | As Chicago starts warming up, we got a chance to check out SoxFest 2012. There was a lot of great energy from the fans, but definitely some uncertainty about the direction the line-up will take this season. Nevertheless, the fans came out to meet the players, get autographs and acquire great memorabilia from the Garage Sale that donated part of the proceeds to charity. There were several panel discussions and sessions about the teams history and direction for 2012. One of my favorites was about the 2005 season, where Pablo Ozuna and several other key players talked about the historic season. We also got exclusive video interviews with shortstop Alexei Ramírez and outfielder Dayán Viciedo. We asked them about the new management, what they do to prepare for the season. Alexei gives us his thoughts on Latino baseball and some of his favorite ways to experience Cuba in Chicago. Related posts: Chicago White Sox 2012: Of Question Marks and Batsmen The 2012 White Sox have an opportunity to recover from... Casting Call: Orgullo Sox Co-Host Our new partner, the Chicago White Sox are looking for... Chicago White Sox 2012: Closer Wanted We kick off our 2012 Sox coverage with the hunt... | 2/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview: Alsarah & the Nubatones | As part of the 13th Annual World Music Festival, Inner-City Muslim Action Network’s Community Café hosted Alsarah and the Nubatones at the University of Chicago’s International House on 17 September 2011. Know for their collective love of Nubian music, Alsarah and the Nubatones brought a medley of grace, funk and East African soul to the stage. Alsarah’s beautifully raw voice arched over traditional Sudanese percussion and oud polyrythms which were greeted by melismatic backround vocals, making them the most eclectic performance of the evening. You can learn more about Alsarah and the Nubatones on their facebook page. Related posts: Interview: Grupo Cumbé Chicago’s best local latin and Colombian musicians re-arrange and perform... When the Desert meets the Blues: Tinariwen World-famous Touareg band performed in Chicago... Nuriya: Soulful Alt-Flamenco Songstress “I am a spiritual before being a human, woman, Jew,... | 1/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview: La Vida Bohème | Nominated for a two Latin Grammy awards and now for a Grammy for their album “Nuestra” in the category of Best Latin Pop, Rock or Urban Album, the members of La Vida Bohème from Caracas, Venezuela showed up for our LAMC ’11 interview in their iconic paint-dribbled clothes and bodies. We chatted with Rafael Pérez (bass guitar and vocals) and Sebastián Ayala (drums and vocals) to find out why the paint (it symbolizes free, limitless expression of creative energy) and how they channel this energy into smart, manic, punk rock sounds tinged with electronica, funk and even South American folk music. Explore the wide, wonderful universe of Latino music with Catalina every week at www.beatlatino.com Related posts: Interview: Ximena Sariñana at LAMC 2011 Ximena Sariñana was born in Guadalajara, Mexico into a family... Interview: Mr Pauer at LAMC It was great fun to chat with Mr. Pauer (Toto... Interview: Alex Cuba “I don't fuse genres, I create them,” says Grammy-nominated, indie... | 12/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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#LATISM Conference 2011 – Highlights | Latinos in Social Media (LATISM) took over Navy Pier for their 2011 annual conference. Hundreds of social media pioneers, bloggers, and activists and over 100 speakers attended the three-day bilingual conference, which focused on public service and leadership. Gozamos was presente, checking out all the inspiring, innovative work LATISM tweeps are doing to make a difference in Latino communities. While the whole conference rocked, here are a few highlights: 1. Dolores Huerta The legendary Dolores Huerta had the passionate crowd riled up with her no-holds-barred talk on the state of politics today. Huerta called for unity among Latino communities, support of the LGBT community, and action against the anti-brown sentiment across the country. Huerta left no stone unturned–she even surprisingly weighed in on the debate over the controversial Cecilia Munoz. Her straightforward, unapologetic speech drew wild applause and cheers from the crowd. Unforgettable. 2. Sessions The sessions, which were divided into three tracks (public service, education, and business) were a time to shine the spotlight on tweeps’ social media strategies and success stories. A few examples of the many powerful sessions that occurred during the three-day conference include experienced bloggers, such as Migdalia Rivera and Angelica Perez, sharing their do’s and don’ts for connecting with brands and encouraging the audience to protect their blogs and know their worth. Immigration activists, including Chicago’s own Immigrant Youth Justice League, Dream Activist, and the Immigrant Archive Project, discussed how they integrate social media with grassroots activism and how they use technology to spread their message. Univision moderated an education panel with PBS Kids and Sesame Workshop about transmedia in education and its influential role in engaging students. Gozamos also moderated a panel on plugging youth into new media with RadioArte, Aspira, and Rooster Communications. 3. Meeting Tweeps IRL One of the biggest highlights for me was getting to meet the people behind the tweets, including @ergeekgoddess, @tonytorero, @ohhellsnah, @followthelede, @juanofwords, @salmendoza, @bcockman, and @cheryl_aguilar to name a few. Several folks graciously sat down at the Gozamos table to chat about the conference, their blogs, and the issues they most tweet about. We livestreamed the interviews (shout out to @carlosqc and @tonantzin18th for tweeting in) which you can catch here. 4. Everything else. Seriously. LATISM was a lovefest. Nothing will make you feel more proud of your community. The Education Townhall with White House reps; the inspiring winners at the LATISM Awards Gala; the showcase on award-winning, bilingual pre-K programs developed in Chicago Public Schools; electrifying entertainment coordinated by Chicago’s own Sound Culture; the tear-jerking surprise keynote that brought a whole new meaning to the phrase “Si Se Puede.” Most of all, the strong presence of powerful Latina leaders in social media and at the helm of the LATISM movement. It’s Latinas who started this and keep it going! Orale! LATISM11 had tons of moments that breathed life into the 140-character tweets that weave a narrative about our communities. Seeing how many dedicated Latinos are putting their tweets into action showed the power of social media and the power of our community. A special thank you to @mzelma, @ergeekgoddess, @soylamar, and @anarc for organizing such an amazing event. See you next year at LATISM 12 in Houston! Related posts: #LATISM – Latinos in Social Media You may have seen us tweet the #latism hashtag once... Elianne Ramos, Latinos in Social Media – Gozamos.tv Episode 8 Gozamos talks to Elianne Ramos, Vice Chair of Communications for... Crème de la Crème; Latinas on a Mission Event Last Wednesday evening, three confident, empowered, and educated women got... | 11/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cobalt Studios and the State of the Art in Pilsen | Feature image by PBR street gang/Heart of Darkness The love of art is what inspired the inception of Pilsen Open Studios nine years ago. That very same love of art, nurtured over time and passed down to younger generations is what will keep this event going strong as an integral part of our future here in Chicago as well as on the national art scene. Evolving to include new up and comers’ studio spaces with the fore folks who laid the foundation provides a brief history lesson on what this event is all about as well as a peek into what our future stands for in a new day and age of Chicago art. Revolving around this love of art is an organic community unification and an idea that art should be inclusive to anyone interested. This is what drives people to Pilsen. This is why Open Studios thrives every October. Involve the people, and they’ll reward you with enthusiastic participation. Where else can we go in the world of art to feel so welcome, so invited, so…pure. And on the flip side, we have the participation of multiple generations of artists displaying their wide array of talents in just about every medium imaginable in every nook and cranny of beautiful Pilsen – from 16th to 23rd Street and Western Avenue to Halsted Street – no artistic stone went unturned over the awesome autumn weekend.On any given day, you can find awe inspiring art on the walls of Pilsen’s famous cafes, brick edifices and facades, back alleys, street corners and sidewalks. Getting to tour behind the scenes allows patrons a unique opportunity to delve into another dimension. Efebina’s Cafe on Blue Island Ave. featured Divergencias, an awe-inspiring collection from Mabel Vilner and Augusto Yanacopulos. Prospectus Gallery on 18th Street (est. 1991), the first formal gallery to open in Pilsen featured the impressive installment Pilsen VI, and throughout the gallery they had works from Marcos Raya, Open Studios’ founding mother Montserrat Alsina, Erick Roho Garcia, Together by Eufemio Pulido and Monsanto by one of Gozamos’ favorites Carlos Barberana. Cobalt Studios on 21st Street created an action figure based show, having artists interpret action in whatever form they saw fit, ranging from social activism to actual action figures. Tune in to Gozamos TV later this week for our full interview with their head honchos Adriana Baltazar and Antonio Martinez. Original face of Pilsen art, Jeff Maldonado might be responsible for the large crowds and lines leaking out onto 18th Street at A.P.O, but Herman Aguirre, Victoria Martinez and Radio Arte at Yollocalli, Guillermo Delgado at Jumping Bean, the entire crew at Pilsen Vintage and Thrift could all be equally responsible. With 41 galleries and studios opening their space over 4-5 days, it is a challenge to see absolutely everything. It’s important to keep in mind that so much art – so much good art is viewable for the other 360 days of the year in Pilsen. Just open your eyes the way our gracious hosts have opened their doors. You’ll see… Related posts: Interview: Montserrat Alsina of Galeria Colibri, Pilsen Open Studios The 9th Annual Open Studios takes place this weekend in... Pilsen, Home to Open Studios Every October since 2004, Artists located in Pilsen open their... The Flavorhood: Pilsen Street Style Greetings fellow fashionistas and welcome to "The Flavorhood", a new... | 11/28/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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ESQUINAS by Christian Saucedo | Gozamos talks to visiting artist, Christian Saucedo from Durango. We talk about his upcoming, Esquinas, at the Chicago Art Department. His background as a visual and architectural artist and how being Mexican has influenced his work. He is currently a resident artists at the Chicago Art Department for the FORCA Northwestern Artist-in-Residence Program and has an upcoming exhibition in it’s gallery. On Friday, October 28, 2011, 6:00pm at Chicago Art Department Gallery Address: 1932 S. Halsted #100, Chicago , IL | Cost: Free ESQUINAS is an exhibit made of a series of visual pieces realized on architectural spaces through implicit experimentation of visual arts. This series is inspired by op art and is created with the help of architectural spaces, such as ceilings, walls, floors, etc., through deformed abstract drawings to obtain images dependent on the observer’s movement through said spaces. About the artist Christian Saucedo was born in Durango, Mexico, in 1981 and is a Visual Artist with studies in Architecture at Durango Institute of Technology. In 2008, he received a M.Ph. in Visual Arts from the Academy of San Carlos at National School of Arts UNAM (Mexico) and the School of Architecture at the University of Sevilla (Spain). His work is linked with the concept of art-space and its close relationship with architecture and digital technology. Related posts: Interview: Montserrat Alsina of Galeria Colibri, Pilsen Open Studios The 9th Annual Open Studios takes place this weekend in... Pilsen, Home to Open Studios Every October since 2004, Artists located in Pilsen open their... Modern Architecture Arrives to the Southwest Side UNO’s new steel and glass beacon opens its doors this... | 10/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview: Villarte – Little Village Arts Festival 2011 | Gozamos talks to several of the organizers, curators and artists involved with Villarte 2011, the Little Village Arts Festival. We talk about the history of the fest. How it’s organized by the community for the community. We also get a some great perspectives directly from the curators of the nine different spaces and some of the artists. For more information find them at facebook.com/villarte. Founded in 2006, The Little Village Arts Festival is dedicated to promoting and supporting artists who live in, work in and love Little Village. Each year Little Village Arts Fest exhibits work made by artists whose age, discipline and style represents the rich, storied culture of this neighborhood. Little Village Arts Fest is organized by a dedicated staff of volunteers and sponsored by Little Village Chamber of Commerce and Moreno’s Liquor. Find us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/villarte Related posts: 5th Annual Little Village Arts Fest | Oct 1-3 The Little Village Arts Fest is back for its fifth... Gozamos.tv – Episode 5: Little Village Arts Fest Gozamos meets to talk about the 5th Annual Little Village... Interview: Villapalooza 2011 Villapalooza (Little Village Music Fest) is an all day music... | 10/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview: Mr Pauer at LAMC | It was great fun to chat with Mr. Pauer (Toto González) at the LAMC this year. Mr. Pauer (from the Spanglish version of “power”), a Miami-based producer and re-mixer from Venezuela, is considered one of the pioneers in Latin electronica for what he calls “Electrotropical” mixes, irresistible musical concoctions that are getting a lot of buzz. In May of 2011, the tune “Cumbion del Sur” was downloaded over 50,000 times as Apple iTunes “Song of the Week”, and it has just been announced that his debut studio album “Soundtrack” that has that tune has been nominated for a Latin Grammy for Best Alternative Album. Related posts: ChocQuib Town at LAMC 2011 ChocQuib Town´s proud representation of their roots is what this... Interview: Ximena Sariñana at LAMC 2011 Ximena Sariñana was born in Guadalajara, Mexico into a family... Interview: La Vida Bohème Nominated for a two Latin Grammy awards and now for... | 10/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview: Rodrigo “Solo” Mireles | Gozamos talks to Chicago native, Rodrigo “Solo” Mireles of AREmpire.com. We talk about his recent show at Sub-Rosa, his background in Graffiti and what is means to be an independent artist in the city. You should check out One the Daily, an online comic strip on sneaker culture and follow of his other projects by visiting his blog at solorm.blogspot.com. Download 15:31 | MP4 Video | MP3 Audio Related posts: Critique: New Chicago Comics at MCA Comic, animation and cartoon fans come out, come out, wherever... C2E2 2011 – Gozamos.tv Episode 22 Gozamos goes to E2C2 2011 and checks out Chicago's pop... Holding Out for a Hero Need a break from reality? Slip on those spandex tights,... | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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La Catrina Fashion Show: Post-Mortem | Photography by Jacinto Ariza Download 18:38 | MP4 Video | MP3 Audio First, the fête: By Stephanie Marban Before the big walk-off, La Catrina started off with a celebration. As guests walked into the NMMA, they were greeted by young men and women dressed in Catrina costumes. The guests were also treated to a fine dining and wining experience, courtesy of Maya Restaurant — the menu of ceviche and tacos al pastor filled tummies and hearts. The room buzzed with excitement for the upcoming show. Working my way across the room, I came across several fashionable and uniquely dressed individuals. Given the theme of the night, it was not as big of a surprise to see a woman in a kimono with thigh-high boots. But I also saw many a little black dress, the go-to workhorse of the fashion world. After eating, drinking, mingling and general merry-making, the doors to the main event opened. Going further with the night’s theme, the ceiling was adorned in brightly colored papel picado, and soon after Radio Arte general manager Jorge Valdivia gave a short speech, festive folkloric music began to play to claps and cheers. Soon enough, the models gracefully made their way across the runway, moving like fierce specters. Some models donned masks, others had veils covering their faces. One stunning model appeared with a gray Catrina mask and a giant cross covering her face, and walked with a power and purpose that even gave me a chill down my spine. And now for a departure from the fiesta and theatrics, here is a detailed breakdown of the main event. Second, the fashion: By Roberto Del Rio Closing out the month of September, La Catrina Fashion Show at the National Museum of Mexican Art in Pilsen was one of the best exits I’ve ever seen. Designers Gary Gonzalez, Horacio Nieto and Elda de la Rosa presented strikingly diverse collections that nonetheless managed to revolve around the Day of the Dead theme and topics of mortality, death and yes, even life. The event itself was a marriage of cohesive choreography, impressive execution and, above all, an immense pride knowing that these designers with their otherworldly pieces are from and/or based in our backyard. First up was Gary Gonzalez, who dedicated the line to his late brother. His show was a cornucopia of organic earthiness with a hint of ’70s disco. Several models sported fantastic, colorful masks that looked like the calaveras de azúcar, those grinning, black-and-white masks iconic to autumn in Mexico. Indeed, this collection, which opened the show, created a somber and more austere mood that segued into Horacio Nieto’s more optimistic take. That’s not to say that Gary’s pieces were lifeless — they exuded the drama of life, with its struggles and tragic choreography. And the main piece shown was accompanied by some very strange and very powerful theatrics that were equal parts Greek tragedy and Mexican surrealist symbolism. Horacio Nieto was next, with a collection that was part geography lesson and part blast from the past. Influenced by Frida Kahlo’s infamous (for its status in absentia) Paris Vogue cover, the collection’s palette was warm and exuberant, with a very healthy use of florals. In terms of accessories, there was a deconstructed abuelita sort of vibe to it all, beginning with the modern version of your grandmother’s favorite accessory. You know the one: abue keeps just about everything in it, from receipts to Mamisan to emergency jewelry. And though usually these are angular and woefully awkward to carry or pull off, Horacio’s were beautifully adorned with Catholic imagery. The best part? That they were being pushed onto men. Still, the ladies fashion took the cake with Nieto’s signature affection for chromatics of all types. Lastly, Elda de la Rosa’s collection featured a less biographical take on the theme of the night. What she did was channel the modern, en vogue Mexican (or otherwise) woman. Greens and reds were very prominent, as were [...] | 10/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview: Luisa Maita at World Music Festival 2011 | Brazilian songstress, Luisa Maita, gave a smoldering performance on 22 September 2011 at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall as part of the 13th Annual World Music Festival. A bellwether of modern Brazilian Samba music, Maita delivered flawlessly with an elegant voice that sailed smoothly over a mix of danceable and downtempo rythms, bass and drum beats, all in a delicately fierce, yet fey manner. Singing tracks from her solo debut album,Lero-Lero, Maita has said that the album “is inspired by the struggle of the Brazilian people for life.” If her endeavor is to touch her people with her sound, then her dream is coming true in a most beautiful way. Download 14:11 | MP4 Video | MP3 Audio Related posts: Tuned in to a love for life: Luisa Maita Conversing with the Sao Paolo songstress about love, life, music... Interview: Alejo Aponte & Latonera While on tour Alejo Aponte spoke to Gozamos about his... World Music Festival Chicago 2011: A World of Music at your Ears How often can you go to Nepal, Cuba and the... | 9/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stitch y Bitch at Antena Gallery | Feature artwork by Adriana Baltazar Gozamos talks to Thelma Uranga of El Stich y Bitch/Tejer y J***r. We talk about her background, how Stich y Bitch was founded, it’s mission and why it’s important to pass on tradition to our youth. Check out their upcoming show at ANTENA Gallery this Friday!. Download 14:10 | MP4 Video | MP3 Audio Opening reception on Friday September 23, 2011 from 6:00pm-10:00pm Exhibition runs from September 23 to October 22, 2011 at ANTENA Gallery | 1765 S. Laflin St. Chicago El Stitch y Bitch (SyB) was founded in 2008 as a space for knitters, crocheters and crafters in the Pilsen, Bridgeport and Little Village neighborhoods of Chicago. Currently the group consists of over 20 members, ages 18 and up. Over the years, the group has evolved into a collaborative art group interested in addressing handmade and Do-It-Yourself (DIY) culture. As DIY culture moves into a contemporary state, many members of the group have found themselves astonished and curious by the inheritance of the handmade skill or the need to carry on the tradition in an adapted manner. Tejer y J***r is a compilation of individual SyB members and independent fiber artists, interested in the themes of gender, identity, tradition and memory. http://elstitchybitch.wordpress.com/ Artists: Adriana Baltazar, Krissy Bodge, Julia Chau, Esmeraldo Garcia, Irasema Gonzalez, Erika Hernandez, Claudia Marchan, Naomi Martinez, Victoria Martinez, Jackie Orozco, Jessica Phillips, Elvia Rodriguez-Ochoa, Thelma Uranga Related posts: Vida Breve: Day of the Dead Gozamos checks out the ofrendas at the National Museum of... So you think you can dance? Even before DWTS and SYTYCD, Latin dancing had been growing... National Museum of Mexican Art Celebrates Silver Anniversary with Dia de Muertos XXV This year's exhibit, Dia de Muertos XXV, curated by Cesáreo... | 9/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview: Villapalooza 2011 | Download 6:08 | MP4 Video | MP3 Audio Villapalooza (Little Village Music Fest) is an all day music festival focused on enriching our community by providing local and creative musical entertainment from the Chicago Land area while highlighting the great talent in Little Village . Art space curated by Yollocalli and Villarte corner of 26th and drake. Saturday, September 17 · 12:00pm – 10:00pm 26th and Drake, 26th and Ridgeway Ave., Jacaranda (3608 W. 26th st) $5 suggested donation will get you access to our three stages of great music all day! Stage 1 – 26th and Drake 12:15-12:45 LFT 1:00-1:30 Pepetorias 1:45-2:15 Fidelity 2:30-3:00 TBA 3:15-3:45 Estrella Negra 4:00-4:30 TBA 4:45-5:15 The Socialists 5:30-6:15 Arma 6:20-7:05 dj somos 7:15-8:00 Scheme 8:00-8:45 Phero 9:00-9:45 Phillip Morris Stage 2 (outdoors)- Morenos Liquors, 26th and Ridgeway 12:00-12:30 Lorgio 12:45-1:15 Neph Hop 1:30-2:00 Reydios 2:15-2:45 Son Del Viento 3:00-3:30 Lunas Blues Machine 3:45-4:15 Dj sublime 4:30-5:00 FLV 5:15-6:00 Alicia “Ya Yah” Townsend 6:15-7:00 Karpah 7:15-8:00 Peoples djs Collective 8:15-9:00 Malafacha 9:15-10:00 Vicios De Papa Jacarandas, 3608 W. 26th St. GUEST DJ Bravo Villanueva 6:00-630 Sospechosos 645-715 Por Mi Culpa 745-815 The new Diet 830-9pm Eske After Party: The Headquarters! 11:00-12:00 Ghetto Division 12:00-1:00 Afroqbano 1:00-2:00 Peoples djs collective Related posts: Interview: Alsarah & the Nubatones Grace, Funk and East African Soul... So you think you can dance? Even before DWTS and SYTYCD, Latin dancing had been growing... Tareq Abboushi & Shusmo’s album Mumtastic debut in Chicago Alternative Arabic? What happens when you mix Palestinian, Greek, Peruvian... | 9/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Interview: Zuzuka Poderosa | Zuzuka Poderosa hit the Chicago scene like a lightning bolt with her unstoppable electrifying energy. As part of her ‘Zuzuka Power Tour: Roofless and Ruthless’ and FMEL’s closing night, she made a stop at Taxim’s in Wicker Park to mesmerize a crowd of over a hundred with her lyrical velocity and Carioca Bass flavor. Singing mainly in Portuguese, the hyperkinetic Brazilian-Indonesian born, Brooklyn-based Carioca Bass diva has created a sound as infectious as her personality. Download 6:08 | MP4 Video | MP3 Audio Related posts: Interview: Luisa Maita at World Music Festival 2011 Brazilian songstress, Luisa Maita, gave a smoldering performance on 22... Interview with Raymond L Bianchi Gozamos interviews Raymond L. Bianchi about his work as a... Interview: Sweet Dulce Maria Dulce Maria is coming to town for all of her... | 9/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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FMEL is back, blasting circuit bending sound waves | The experimental video and audio festival, FMEL (Festival de Música Electrónica Latina) is back in action. Having missed them last year, get your art nerd specks on and prepare for some of the finest audiovisual artists from Latin America to rock your world with presentations, lectures, film screenings and DJ sets by some of the most innovative and inspiring artists, working hard to push boundaries and redefine their respective fields. FMEL is one of Chicago’s finest avant festival, remaining open, accessible and inviting to art-freaks and curious youth, electro fans and experimental aficionados. FMEl plays on the cutting edge. FMEL ushering Chicago into the global arena with their high-concept low-fi, digital connections. Aiming to not only challenge concepts of electronic music, digital art and audiovisuals, but aiming to expand the local Latino communities relation and understanding of Latin American art and influence. FMEL not only nudges at interconnectivity, they implement it, bringing together a fine roster of international artists, all in Chicago for a festival unlike anything around the world. FMEL fosters dialogue, experimentation, play and professionalism in an art world that can often at times seem frivolous. Providing a platform for exchange, exposure, fusion and diffusion of information and ideas, FMEL provides a unique cultural space, a truly unique alternative to mainstream festivals and public images of Latinidad. This year the festival hits on topics of internet broadcasting and circuit bending, in their efforts to broaden cultural horizons. FMEL connects eclectic audiences while aiming to educate and inspire, promote and share the multidisciplinary art of digital artists on the new frontier, all with a gaze towards Mexico City, a city on the forefront of sound art and digital play. Download 29:56 | MP4 Video | MP3 Audio Gozamos presents a little taste of some of the artists and sonic variance coming at you. For the full festival schedule of events hit up, fmelchicago.org/2011-program/ and at facebook.com/fmelchicago?sk=events Related posts: First glance at the 26th Chicago Latino Film Festival Become a fan of the Chicago Latino Film Fest on... Street Art: A Tale of Two Cities Some city’s buff is just ridiculous, cough cough, Chicago, cough.... 6th Annual Folk Art Festival 2011 The National Museum of Mexican Art’s Folk Art Festival turns... | 8/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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