Mexican soprano knows how to mix it. Content by Lupita Peimbert. It was her first time performing in San Francisco, at charming venue in the heart of the Mission District. Mexican soprano Rocío Jiménez combined opera, boleros, and Latin American Trova, and we liked it! Rocío Jiménez‘ sultry, delicate voice, the amazing guitar music by Hugo Waizinger, … More Bohemia Comes From Opera, Boleros and Trova.
By Lupita Peimbert. Photos by Jeff Kan Lee. Two stories converge here. One is about bringing the opportunity of experiencing art to children and youth affected one way or another by neighborhood violence. The other is about Maria de Los Angeles, a young woman currently studying fine arts at Yale University School of Art, who … More Young artivist helps a community heal through art; people are mobilizing to help her, and we hope you’ll too.
At Trader Joe’s: “How is your week going?” – said the cashier, a nice man probably close to 50, or 50-plus.”I am having a great week. Good surprises, things are flowing,” – I said. He smiled in agreement. “Some weeks are like this week: everything is fun, things work out, great experiences come to you. … More Only in Northern California!.
Despite of a few hateful, ignorant and arrogant groups of people, closed-minded to the contributions of immigrants of all types and perhaps fearful of real competition, the United States of America –the country I love, the country I call home too, continues as the land of opportunities. A place where we can fight for our … More Happy 4th of July!.
The Mission District, otherwise known as San Francisco’s heart of the Latino community, a barrio that many years ago was home of the Italians, and recently is turning into hip-hub, for the hipsters and techies of course ;-), and not far from the house owned by the guy who owns Facebook, this weekend transforms its … More This weekend: Get Ready for Carnaval San Francisco!
Those of us who work independently have as much freedom of time as the obligation to be productive. How do you keep yourself going in those days when you just do not feel like doing anything? I know and so do you, I am sure, that simply rituals may structure your work life: Start the … More How do you keep going?
(Latino) – Technically a street, Balmy is referred to by long-time San Franciscans as an alley, and it is one literally colored by culture. Murals along the way tell stories of suffering, migration, and hope. Crossing 24th street in the Mission District, the tiny road is visited by dozens every day, local people and tourists who want to … More The Murals in Balmy Alley.
By Lupita Peimbert. (Culture) – It is the most revered religious figure for Mexicans and Latinos and has turned into popular culture. La Virgen de Guadalupe, Madre de Mexico, Madre de America. Every December 12, thousands of people in Mexico and neighboring countries wake up early and attend church to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe. … More Reflecting On The Most Revered Woman
LA POSARELA – A bilingual tradition a La San Francisco!.
FLYNG MEN in Santiago Yancuictlalpan (Cuetzalan, Edo. de Puebla), Mexico..
Culture is all that we create, every moment. Art is an expression of the self that cannot be qualified as high or low, good or bad, for it reflects a perspective. Having “culture” It is not about knowing who did what, or what is that form, thing, and movement called. It is about becoming an … More Culture is all that we create.
By Lupita Peimbert. Back from the theater, I closely observe Parisians on the Metro train. Long, sad-looking faces. Some passengers appear fatigued. The handsome guy seating in front of me looks depressed, and so the beautiful woman next to him. Further back I see a young man focusing on one single point, eyes wide open. … More How to Become Parisian in One Hour!
Singer Amparo Sánchez speaks to the woman’s soul A bilingual interview and article. By Lupita Peimbert How do you convey the meaning and force of a song from Spanish into English? The power may not be in literal translation but in real communication. “Music does that” says Spanish singer Amparo Sánchez. “Music crosses frontiers, uniting … More On International Women’s Day
Marzo es el Mes Internacional de la Mujer.
Entrevista de Lupita Peimbert. Fotos de Julieta Schneebeli. (Marzo 2013) ¬– Cuando la artista entra al escenario a media luz seguida de sus músicos, el público puede ver una silueta de curvas femeninas y de ahí, a una mujer de caminar seguro pero a la vez con tacto, familiarizada con lo que va a empezar … More En el Mes Internacional de la Mujer: Amparo Sánchez
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