American Vida
Latinx voices and the pursuit of a bicultural identity with Tito Caballero
Episodes
April 16, 2021 • 21 min
A lovely, intimate chat with global singer, songwriter, and producer VASSY. We're blending backgrounds and cultures, and we're coming together for the love of music. That's the song we're playing in this episode. From the culture shock of moving to a new country, landscape and thunderstorm moods, to inspiring more reggaeton and dance collaborations from the heavy hitters, we catch a vibe and we hope you do to. Enjoy...
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October 15, 2020 • 14 min
The Navaira family's influence on South Texas Hispanic culture and music is monumental. Emilio and Raulito Navaira were the symbol a generation that helped shape Hispanics in mainstream media. They embodied the bicultural lifestyle that started here in South Texas and has influenced the entire country. In this episode of American Vida we speak with Raulito's children Destiny and Rigo, and they share their thoughts on Hispan...
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October 7, 2020 • 39 min
Chris Perez returns for a chat with Tito Caballero as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in South Texas, and he came with great stories! We learn how Chris has managed the pandemic, some great stories about Selena, and you don't want to miss how he met Carlos Santana for the first time! Find a quiet space, grab some hot chocolate or un cafecito and enjoy an intimate chat with Chris Perez as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Mont...
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February 27, 2020 • 29 min
We catch up with Chris Perez to talk about how pulling out a bag of Serrano peppers at a fancy Italian restaurant turned into a successful product venture with Perez Pepper Sauce. We also talk about his heartache and life after Selena's passing. Please share the podcast with a friend!
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January 23, 2020 • 28 min
On the eve of his gig, kicking off the iconic San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo with the 24th Annual Bar-B-Que Cook Off & Festival we catch up with San Antonio cultural icon Michael Salgado. We talk about his life on both sides of the border, his passion for country music, and much more. Share the podcast with a friend and be sure to subscribe to American Vida!
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October 8, 2019 • 52 min
San Antonio wakes up with these two wonderful ladies every weekday on KENS 5 with Great Day SA! We welcome Cristina Blackwell & Roma Villavicencio for a chat and we talk about everything from funny things our parents do and say, to embarrassing moments, the love for living a bi-cultural life, and dare we say KARAOKE? Hear Roma's personal story about fighting and beating cancer, and how it has inspired her to live her life t...
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September 12, 2019 • 38 min
Our efforts paid off! LeBron's crazy idea of trying to trademark Taco Tuesday has been denied. We created a counter protest on the air at 104.5 Latino Hits of #WeAreTacoTuesday, and now, thankfully it has been denied! We made it to the local news station, and if you missed it here it is. I'm still going to take my #WeAreTacoTuesday sign with me to the AT&T Center when he comes to San Antonio. Listen as the "Taco Wal...
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August 27, 2019 • 44 min
Remember the famous "I Love Tacos So Much" viral mural? If not, google it, we'll wait. The mural creator Luis Muñoz is our guest this week! We talk about the story behind the mural, we discuss street art, we talk politics, immigration, his job as Executive Producer at KENS-TV's "Great Day SA," and we discuss the best taco shops in the taco capitol of the world, San Antonio! Be sure to share this podcast with...
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August 22, 2019 • 40 min
This is a story about two brothers who took a $20 yo-yo investment and turned it into a major events company that prides itself in creating a positive cultural experience for San Antonio. They are the founders of Rocket Turtle Social, and Michelada Madness, and they have a powerful story that is sure to inspire all of us to achieve our greatest potential. Share the podcast and maybe we can plant a seed for the next Sanchez brothers...
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August 15, 2019 • 42 min
We're excited to showcase south side San Antonio native Vanessa Del Fierro! She fiercely embraces her bi-cultural identity in her music and other creative endeavors. You can hear her music inside the iHeartRadio app, and you can hear her story in this episode of American Vida. Be sure to share this podcast with a friend and stay until the end because she takes out her guitarra and does a live studio performance for us!
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August 6, 2019 • 36 min
Yanuis is a reggaeton artist from San Antonio, Texas with musical roots that connect him to Spanish music legends like Cornelio Reyna and Ramon Ayala. I love that with this podcast we can talk about those legends and also include Jay-Z and Russ in that same conversation. We get to know the Yanuis story, raw and unfiltered. We touch on the serious topic of Latino men and depression, and we hopefully inspire folks to talk about their...
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August 6, 2019 • 28 min
It was our pleasure to have a chat with King Tonyo, a rising San Antonio artist. In this podcast you'll find out what music his mom played as a kid when it was time to clean up, and you'll hear his story about life pushing him into an artistic space. King Tonyo keeps it 100% real, and we think that's why so many people love him. We hope you enjoy getting to know him and don't forget to listen to his music inside the...
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This marks the 25th year that the San Antonio Film Festival has put together an event that brings San Antonio film professionals and enthusiasts together for a week of cinema, networking, and awareness. Tito invited the founder and Executive Director Adam Rocha in this episode to talk about his vision, and to drop some knowledge and inspiration. We hope you take some time to learn a little more about all of the things the San Anton...
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July 30, 2019 • 31 min
From the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center on the west side of San Antonio to New York City and Paris! That’s what San Antonio native Agosto Cuellar is doing. He's taking his collection, with roots that run deep in the San Antonio arts community to New York and Paris. Agosto is a fashion icon in San Antonio who has an incredible story and who has influenced and inspired countless people including Tim Gunn from Bravo's Project ...
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July 25, 2019 • 12 min
Anyone can tell a joke, a great comic can do stand up, but it takes a genius to be able to make people laugh, educate them, and inspire them at the same time. That's what John Leguizamo is bringing to his new tour "Latin History For Morons." Find out what sparked his inspiration for this new project, and learn a little bit about his Emmy nomination for the Netflix series "When They See Us," which was produced by...
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July 12, 2019 • 37 min
Have you ever worked with someone for a while only to find out that they are actually a rockstar? That's what happened to our host Tito Caballero when he discovered the very talented San Antonio band The Lost. You can hear their music inside the iHeartRadio app, and please give them a listen before or after this podcast, you'll thank us later! The song "Get Your Mind Right" is our new motivational anthem!
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June 28, 2019 • 22 min
Good morning y'all! Have you heard of Nico and his friend/cameraman Gabe? They are spreading positivity all over the world and grabbing the attention of celebs like Joseph Gordon-Levitt and the Kardashians. Born in Mexico City, raised in San Antonio, and attending his first year at UTSA, Nico has gone viral folks. You might have seen him on your social feed or in the news, and all because of a very simple "good morning y...
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June 8, 2019 • 33 min
On this podcast we feature San Antonio actor Anthony Guajardo who played Miguel in The Walking Dead, and he has a couple of new movies out this year. Anthony talks about growing up on the west side of San Antonio, how he convinced his mom to let him be an actor, and his most embarrassing moment. Tito Caballero then sets Anthony up for his 2nd most embarrassing moment, and Anthony delivers an award-winning performance. Carlton Zeus ...
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June 8, 2019 • 38 min
She stood up to major record labels who tried to strip her Mexican heritage from her name, she's cousin to bi-cultural pioneer Linda Ronstadt, and she tours with artists like Los Lobos and Los Lonely Boys, embracing her bi-cultural roots at every turn. Lisa Morales talks with us about the stories behind her lyrics, and she pulls out her guitar for an exclusive unplugged American Vida performance.
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May 10, 2019 • 30 min
Zeus was the king of Greek gods who lived on Mt. Olympus, he was the god of sky and thunder, and his symbol was lightning. In this episode you'll meet his Texas son, Carlton. Born in Madrid, Spain and raised Brownsville, Texas Carlton Zeus is lyrically lightning on a mic, especially for Tejanos. His ability to create music that bridges the gap between Mexican and American Vida via Tejas is mesmerizing. Join us as we talk about ...
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