HablArte! Podcast
HablArte! is the Official Podcast of the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, a non-for-profit organization that promotes, educated and empowers the understanding and cultural acceptance of the Latino diaspora living in Chicago and around the world. For 25 years The Latino Cultural Center of Chicago stands as a beacon of artistic excellence and cultural diversity in our great city. As a cornerstone of Chicago's rich multicultural landscape, we invite you to become an integral part of our mission to showcase, nurture, and celebrate Latino arts and culture. **Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Episodes
In this episode of HablArte!, we sit down with Omar Torres Kortright, Executive Director of the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center in Chicago, for an inspiring conversation about the city's vibrant Latino cultural scene—past and present.
Omar shares the rich history of the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center and reflects on 25 years of meaningful collaborations with the International Latino Cultural Center of Chi...
This week, we are pleased to talk to Juan Dies, founder and Executive Director of Sones de Mexico, a Grammy and Latin Grammy nominated ensemble celebrating their own 30 year trajectory that has laid down the soundtrack for Son over the last 30 years. Dies is a pillar of Chicago´s cultural scene and we talk to him about the establishment of his organization that continues to educate, uplift and inspire from right here ...
In this episode of HablArte! we continue our celebration of 25 years at the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago with Deputy Executive Director Mateo Mulcahy.
Mateo has been promoting and producing world music events for decades and brings his experience to the ILCC with the Chicago Latino Music Series which has been expanded much since 2022.
Come and explore the Latino music scene in Chicago and how the IL...
HablArte! Episode 1: Celebrating 25 Years of Cultural Impact
Join us for the first of eleven special episodes commemorating the 25th anniversary of the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago. Host James Klein sits down with Alejandro Riera, long time film critic and the Chicago Latino Film Festival's Press Coordinator, to explore the ILCC's most significant milestones, memorable highlights, and the d...
In this episode of HablArte! we are speaking with Mateo Mulcahy, the ILCC's Deputy Executive Director and the man in charge of programming much of the music series we all enjoy year round. This time, Mateo is presenting the Levitt VIBE Chicago Music Series, a collaboration with the Levitt Foundation to use under utilized spaces to promote and uplift artistic voices. This second year, the program will be presented...
Physical Theatre Festival will soon be underway in June and we have Alice DaCunha and Mark Frost with us on HablArte! to talk about REWIND a play that has collected many awards and accolades, even being named the best physical theatre play of 2024 by The Guardian in the UK.
Join us with host Mateo Mulcahy as we explore this extraordinary theatre presentation in Chicago on June 5th, 6th and 7th at Theatre Wit.
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When Nora's son Gustavo became one of "the disappeared" during Argentina's Military Junta in the 70's, she transformed from ordinary mother to extraordinary activist, standing against authoritarianism for five decades while demanding answers and accountability. Her remarkable journey from personal tragedy to political resistance has inspired human rights movements worldwide and a new documenta...
In this episode of HablArte! we talk with Colombian Actress, Writer, Novelist and Film Director Patricia Castañeda. Her directorial debut film, Dear Gentlemen / Estimados Señores will be the 41st Chicago Latino Film Festival's Opening Night Feature film on April 3rd • Tickets now on sale at ChicagoLatinoFilmFestival.org.
We explore Patricia's stellar acting career, writing and other elements that inspired her...
Every year the Chicago Latino Film Festival holds a contest for the design of the next editions Festival. This year, the competition was stiff and the selection committee had to consider over 700+ submissions.
Camila 'Mila' Bernardo was the winner this year with a vibrant fun design that captures the many juggling tasks creators have to manage these days. Filmmakers often direct, produce and even act in thei...
This week on HablArte!, we're diving into the soul-stirring world of Fado with one of Portugal's most iconic voices: Carminho.
Discover the rich tapestry of this Portuguese musical tradition that Carminho has helped popularize globally. With six albums under her belt, a Grammy nomination, and numerous appearances in TV and film, Carminho is a true cultural ambassador.
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In this episode we will take a tour of Brazilian music at the hands of Maestro André Mehmari. He will be performing at the Epiphany Center for the Arts on November 24th. Join us on this very interesting episode!
This Podcast is produced by the International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago, a Pan Latino Cultural Organization that seeks to promote, educate and empower Latino Arts in the Chicago Area. The ILCC is a non-...
This week, we are talking with world renowned "Gaitero" Carlos Núñez. This amazing Galician artist from Spain plays some of the world's oldest known instruments, the bagpipes, liars, flutes and harps, bringing us through a journey in time and space to a better understanding and appreciation of Galician Celtic Music. Núñez will be performing at the Irish American Heritage Center on October 15th, 2024.
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Alejandro Riera is the self-professed "Last Latino Film Critic" left in Chicago. He is a walking encyclopedia of Latino Film as well as the Press Officer for the Chicago Latino Film Festival and the International Latino Cultural Center (ILCC).
In this episode we will be talking about The Reel Film Club, a truly unique Latino film experience in Chicago that screens a Latino Film once a month accompan...
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