Flamenco, ¿quién eres?
Documentary – Bilingual (English & Spanish) Flamenco is an art form based on the various folkloric music traditions of Southern Spain, originating in the culture and traditions of the Gitanos. Verónica takes us on a journey to learn about this art form that lives and breathes and how it has changed through the years. PART ONE …
The Dark Side of the Heart
Feature El lado oscuro del corazón – Versión en español The Dark Side of the Heart – Bilingual Version (English & Spanish)
Esmeraldas, música e historia
Feature (Spanish) Esmeraldas is the name of an Ecuadorian province where most people are afro descendants. There was a point in history when Esmeraldas became a haven for afro descendants. Verónica Moscoso brings us Esmeraldas’ fascinating story and its music. This story was broadcasted in Crónicas de la Raza KPFA FM.
Officials Say Permitting for Vendors Outdated
The night of Dia de los Muertos, Lucero Muñoz was selling her bacon wrapped hot dogs on the street when a policeman approached her. “‘I told you I don’t want to see you here,’” he said and asked her to turn over her cart. The onions, sausages, jalapeños and hot dogs ended up scattered on the ground. …
Dianda’s Bakery Maintains Its Traditions
Since his infancy, the strong and sweet smell of freshly baked pastries has invaded the apartment Sergio Flores and his family rented above Dianda’s Bakery on Mission Street. His father worked as a baker and as a little boy, Sergio would come down the stairs to be close to his father and spend time with the bakers. …
School district celebrates English proficiency achievement
When she was in the first grade, Yassna Ahmadi had a hard time understanding her classmates and teacher. At home her family only spoke Farsi. Now a third grader, Ahmadi just won first place in a writing contest and read her essay in front of an audience, speaking flawless English. “As some of you may …
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The Mechanics Bank, a history shared with Richmond
The story goes that back in the early 1900s, when workers were being paid with gold and signed warrants by marking an X, the railroad station agent in Pinole would go on a day-long, dangerous trip to Martinez to get their payment. That station agent was E. M. Downer, who created the Bank of Pinole. …
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