Best Rico Ramirez Podcasts (2024)

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Los Motines de los Baños de 1917 (Spanish episode) 33:55

26m ago33:55

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El 28 de enero de 1917, Carmelita Torres, de diecisiete años, se negó a bajarse del tranvía en el puente de Santa Fe y seguir a los funcionarios de salud estadounidenses hasta un baño químico. 30 mujeres la siguieron. Pronto, esas 30 se convirtieron en cientas y luego en miles. Esto se llamaría "los motines de los banos" y duró 2 días. Los periódic…

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The 1948 Los Gatos Crash 34:28

1h ago34:28

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The worst plane crash in California history happened in 1948, in Los Gatos. 32 died. 28 of those 32 were Mexican workers who were being deported. These workers were all put in a mass grave together and the grave was marked with the words “Mexican Nationals”. On today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen about this tragic crash and one person's journey …

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Martin Ramirez Sostre 52:25

6d ago52:25

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Martin Sostre was a pioneer for prison reform and prisoner rights. His fight against the injustices he faced as a prisoner helped secure rights for all prisoners, and continue to be an inspiration for those resisting the prison-industrial complex. If you have topic suggestions, feel free to email Historiasunknownpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https:/…

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El Baile de Los 41 (Spanish episode) 33:42

1M ago33:42

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El 18 de Noviembre, la policia toco la puerta de un jogar privado en Cuidad Mexico. Se encontraron con 41 hombres, la mitad vestidos como mujeres y fue un escandalo. Se conoce como el Baile de Los 41. Este es el primer episodio que Carmen y Cristina intentan en Espanol (empieza en minuto 04:26). Gracias por escuchar! If you have topic suggestions, …

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Cornelius Dusty Rhoads: American Hero, Villain in Puerto Rico 48:06

1M ago48:06

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Cornelius Rhoads was an esteemed cancer researcher, known as the father of chemotherapy. He was on the cover of Time in 1949 and The American Association for Cancer Research used to give out an award in his honor. But before all that, he was the subject of a racist scandal that left a stain in Puerto Rico. Where he is still remembered as a monster.…

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The Dance of the 41 37:11

1M ago37:11

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On November 17, 1901 a societal scandal changed LGBTQ history in Mexico forever. Police raided a secret dance in Mexico City, where 42 of Mexican's elite men were caught in an all man party. Half the men were dressed as women. The official number put out by the government was 41, because the 42nd attendee and organizer was said to be President Porf…

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Lorena Borjas: The mother of the Trans Latinx Community in Queens, New York 19:21

2M ago19:21

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Lorena Borjas was known as the mother of the trans Latinx community in Queens, New York. After a life of activism, she passed in 2020 from COVID, but her legacy lives on. In this episode, Carmen tells Cristina about Lorena's life, activism and legacy. If you have topic suggestions, feel free to email Historiasunknownpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: htt…

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MARTA PEREZ Y LA ZARZUELA “CECILIA VALDEZ” HISTORIA DE GRABACION Y FERNANDO MONTILLA GILDA MIROS 90s 29:41

2M ago29:41

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La mezzosoprano cubana MARTA PEREZ INTERPRETA LA ZARZUELA CUBANA “CECILIA VALDEZ” DEL MAESTRO GONZALEZ ROIG. El ingeniero de sonido y productor puertorriqueño FERNANDO MONTILLA cuenta cómo grabó a la joven MARTA PÉREZ para su sello discográfico Montilla Récords.FERNANDO MONTILLA acumuló un variado catálogo de música española para su sello Montilla.…

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The Infamous School of Americas 47:59

2M ago47:59

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The School of the Americas (SOA) was founded in 1946 in the Panama Canal Zone, and it's purpose was to be a training ground for Latin American military and police in U.S. service schools. By 1949, SOA produced 749 U.S. military personnel and 251 Latin American graduates, representing 10 different countries. Spanish became the official language of t…

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Environmental Activism in Latin America 31:20

2M ago31:20

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Latin America is one of the deadliest places to be a defender of rights; despite the high rates of activist killings and high rates of impunity, many risk their lives to fight for their rights. In this episode, Carmen tells Cristina about the state of environmental activism in Latin America, as well as a few cases of environmental activists whose l…

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The Homosexual Liberation Front of Argentina 29:45

2M ago29:45

29:45

La Frente de Liberacion Homosexual, the Homosexual Liberation Front or FLH in Argentina was a gay rights organization that formed in August 1971 in Buenos Aires. They were a coalition of semi-autonomous groups, who were all far left, anti-imperialist, anti-capitalist, and stood for LGBT rights, women’s rights and labor rights. They were met with re…

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MÚSICA ARSENIO RODRÍGUEZ, BIENVENIDO GRANDA, EL PEQUEÑO MUSEO DE MUSICA CUBANA DE JORGE COYA INFORMA 24:04

3M ago24:04

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EL PEQUEÑO MUSEO DE LA MÚSICA CUBANA EN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA DE JORGE COYA PRESENTA LA MUSICA DE ARSENIO RODRIGUEZ Y SU HISTORIA, BIENVENIDO GRANDA CANTANDO CON LA SONORA MATANCERA, TAMBIÉN CANTA MIGUELITO VALDEZ. CON LAS ANÉCDOTAS DE LA HISTORIA MUSICAL CUBANA Y SUS INTÉRPRETES.

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Nuño Beltran de Guzman: Behind the Bastardos 30:30

3M ago30:30

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When it comes to the Spanish Conquistadors, it’s not incorrect to say they were pretty terrible people. But out of all of them, one name stands out, he also happens to be the founder of Guadalajara, Jalisco, among other towns in the Northwest of Mexico. Nuño Beltran de Guzman was called "the most depraved man to set foot in New Spain". In this epis…

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Student Movements in Latin America 32:12

4M ago32:12

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In light of the student protests calling for divestments from Israel and a ceasefire in US schools, Carmen tells Cristina about the student movements from the 1920s to the 1950s in Colombia and the student movement from 1918 in Argentina that led to university reform. If you have topic suggestions, feel free to email Historiasunknownpodcast@gmail.c…

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Teresa Urrea, La Santa de Cabora 44:19

4M ago44:19

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Teresa Urrea was a curandera, folk saint, feminist and revolutionary. A woman ahead of her time. She came to be known as Santa Teresa or La Santa de Cabora. And in more recent times, the Joan of Arc of Mexico. In this episode, Cristina tells Carmen about the life of Teresa Urrea. If you have topic suggestions, feel free to email Historiasunknownpod…

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Victor Jara 35:21

4M ago35:21

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Victor Jara was a popular singer in Chile, famous for his folk songs that focused on politics, human rights, and social justice. This, along with aligning himself with Allende, made him a target for the Chilean right-wing, and he was captured and killed by the Pinochet regime after the US backed coup against Allende. Following Victor Jara’s assassi…

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A Brief History of Chile: The End of the Pinochet Regime 54:01

4M ago54:01

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In October 1998, General Augusto Pinochet was arrested for crimes of genocide and terrorism. He spent months in house arrest in England, but 15 months after his arrest, he was declared not fit to stand trial. Upon his return to Chile, he was charged for his role in the Caravan of Death. He faced more charges over the next 5 years, but died of a hea…

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MILLY QUEZADA “LA REINA DEL MERENGUE” SEGUNDA PARTE CHARLA Y GILDA MIROS RADIO NY 80s PÚBLICO MUSICA 27:38

5M ago27:38

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MILLY QUEZADA “LA REINA DEL MERENGUE” (Segunda Parte)Milagros Quezada Borbón ("Milly"), (Santo Domingo; 21 de mayo de 1955), cantante, actriz, compositora conocida como «La Reina del Merengue»". Entre la década de los '70s y '90s Milly, “Jocelyn y los Vecinos”hicieron historia con sus éxitos La Guacherna, Volvió Juanita. entre muchos otros temas mu…

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A Brief History of Chile: The Caravan of Death and DINA 58:13

5M ago58:13

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In the aftermath of the Pinochet coup, Chileans faced unimaginable horrors under the military dictatorship. The Caravan of Death: Initiated by Pinochet, this series of massacres between September 30th and October 22nd, 1973, led to the deaths of at least 97 people. Victims were tortured, stabbed, and shot, their bodies disposed of in unmarked grave…

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MILLY QUEZADA Y SUS VECINOS TOCARON MERENGUE PARA EL PRESIDENTE BUSH GILDA MIRÓS RADIO 1980s PARTE 1 25:08

5M ago25:08

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MILLY QUEZADA LE CUENTA A GILDA MIRÓS EN UNA ENTREVISTA DE RADIO EN NUEVA YORK;1980s, DE SU VISITA CON SU GRUPO MUSICAL “JOCELYN Y LOS VECINOS” A LA CASA BLANCA EN WASHINGTON DC PARA TOCAR SUS MERENGUES POR INVITACIÓN DEL PRESIDENTE BUSH. LA PERIODISTA, REPORTERA, LILIANA MARÍN, LLAMA AL ESTUDIO Y ADEMÁS EL PÚBLICO SALUDA A MILLY. CONTIENE MÚSICA. …

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A Brief History of Chile: The Rise of Pinochet 36:17

6M ago36:17

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After Salvador Allende's presidency in Chile and the coup that deposed him, one man rose to power: Augusto Pinochet. A figure shrouded in ambiguity until the devastating consequences of his rule unfolded. In this episode, Cristina tells Carmen about what who Augusto Pinochet was and the weeks that followed the coup of 1973. While many celebrated th…

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A Brief History of Chile: The Coup Against Allende 47:33

6M ago47:33

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On 9/11/1973, Salvador Allende’s government was overthrown by the military. Among the conspirators was Chile’s future dictator, Augusto Pinochet. In this episode, Carmen tells Cristina about the day of the coup, and Allende’s final moments. This is part two of a series on Chile. In part one, Historias Unknown covered the life of Allende, leading up…

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A Brief History of Chile: Salvador Allende 57:47

6M ago57:47

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Salvador Allende died during the US backed coup of Chile, but other than that, not a lot of people are familiar with who he was. In this episode, Carmen goes over a brief history of Chile, focusing on Salvador Allende, leading up to his presidency and the events that unfolded during his time in office. Allende's upbringing within a politically acti…

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A 1996 Pasaco Kidnapping with Luis Corzo 51:05

7M ago51:05

51:05

On the 18th of April of 1996, 6-year-old Luis Corzo was abducted together with his father Juan Corzo, Jr. from their home by seven rifle-armed intruders. The kidnapping was organised by a group called "Los Pasaco", who were the most feared group of criminals in Guatemala in the early 90s. During the month-long captivity Juan Corzo, Jr. was physical…

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A Brief History of La Cucaracha 31:38

7M ago31:38

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La Cucaracha is a popular Mexican folk song, there's no doubt that almost everyone has heard a version of this song. But, where does it come from? On today's episode of Historias Unknown, Cristina tells Carmen about where the popular song came from. If you have topic suggestions, feel free email Historiasunknownpodcast@gmail.com Instagram: https://…

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EDNITA NAZARIO; PONCE, PUERTO RICO, CANTANTE COMPOSITORA, ACTRIZ CHARLA RADIAL CON GILDA MIRÓS 1990s 44:26

7M ago44:26

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EDNITA NAZARIO “LA DIVA PONCENA” (Edna María Nazario Figueroa, Abril 11, 1955, Ponce, Puerto Rico)— Su ciudad natal ha denominado una de sus principales vías «Avenida Ednita Nazario». Su talento se destacó también cómo actriz/cantante en Broadway, en 1999, en la obra musical de Paul Simon “The Capeman.” En 2004 fue premiada por ASCAP con la prestig…

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The US Invasion of Panama 46:09

7M ago46:09

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On December 20, 1989 the United States launched Operation Just Cause, invading Panama, under the guise of capturing dictator Manuel Noriega. This invasion is often told from the US perspective, and the suffering of Panamians is overlooked and minimized. To this day, the number of Panamanians that lost their lives from this invasion is still unknown…

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SARA MONTIEL actriz cine teatro cantante Española y Gilda Mirós corta charla telefónica NYC, música 8:49

7M ago8:49

8:49

SARA MONTIEL María Antonia Alejandra Vicenta Abad Fernández. (Campo de Criptana, Ciudad Real, 10 de marzo de 1928 - Madrid 8 de abril de 2013.)Una corta charla telefónica con SARA MONTIEL; famosa actriz de cine y teatro; además cantante y productora. SARA MONTIEL elabora sobre su visita a Nueva York y menciona a su hijita Thais, adoptada en Brasil …

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The Student Massacre of 1975- El Salvador 29:59

8M ago29:59

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On July 30, 1975 Salvadoran students were peacefully protesting in San Salvador when they were met by police and national guard, who opened fire on them. This massacre was a turning point in Salvadoran history and directly contributed to the buildup to El Salvador's civil war. In this episode, Cristina tells Carmen about the student massacre of 197…

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MAESTRO BEBU SILVETTI, ARGENTINO PIANISTA, ARREGLISTA, COMPOSITOR, PRODUCTOR DE ESTRELLAS. RADIO 90s 16:47

8M ago16:47

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MAESTRO BEBU SILVETTI Juan Fernando Silvetti Adorno (Argentina, 27 de marzo de 1936 -Florida 5 de julio de 2003) Conocido como BEBU SILVETTI Pianista, arreglista y productor musical. Compuso más de 600 temas musicales y unos 200 comerciales para televisión y radio y además música original para telenovelas y películas BEBU SILVETTI fue arreglista y…

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Ruben Salazar- The Chicano Moratorium Part Two 31:27

9M ago31:27

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Ruben Salazar was an activist, journalist and reporter. He highlighted Mexican American issues during a time when no one else was. He was killed during the Chicano Moratorium, which Carmen discussed in the last episode. In this episode, Cristina tells Carmen about Ruben Salazar. If you have topic suggestions, feel free email Historiasunknownpodcast…

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JOSÉ FELICIANO CUENTA COMO Y CUANDO ESCRIBIO SU FAMOSA CANCIÓN “FELIZ NAVIDAD”, ÉXITO INTERNACIONAL! 20:14

9M ago20:14

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JOSÉ FELICIANO, SIGUE CELEBRANDO SU ÉXITO MUNDIAL; “FELIZ NAVIDAD.” INTERNACIONALMENTE!SE PUBLICÓ UN LIBRO INFANTIL BASADO EN LA BELLA CANCIÓN “FELIZ NAVIDAD” DE JOSÉ FELICIANO; UNA DE LAS 25 CANCIONES DE NAVIDAD MÁS ESCUCHADAS EN TODO EL MUNDO, QUE ADEMÁS ESTÁ INCLUIDA EN EL HALL DE LA FAMA DE LOS PREMIOS GRAMMY.HAY UN DOCUMENTAL BASADO EN LA VIDA…

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The Chicano Moratorium 34:05

9M ago34:05

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On August 29, 1970, East LA became the scene for the largest antiwar protest organized by people of color in US history, in which 20,000 to 30,000 people participated in the National Chicano Moratorium to protest against the disproportionate loss of Mexican-American servicemen in the Vietnam War. In this episode, Carmen tells Cristina about the Chi…

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ROSENDO ROSELL SUSY LEMAN PEDRO PARDO EDUARDO ESPIGUL Y GILDA MIRÓS RADIO MIA-NYC 1989 CHARLA MUSICA 13:23

9M ago13:23

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ROSENDO ROSELL, SUSY LEMAN, PEDRO PARDO, TOMAS FUNDORA, JUAN PABLO NIEPO Y EDUARDO ESPIGUL, 7 de Marzo, 1989 Programa de radio en vivo entre WJIT Radio NYC y Union Radio en Miami. Florida Conductora Gilda Mirós, Charla con artistas y música.

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A Brief History Of Palestine and Latin American Solidarity 51:08

10M ago51:08

51:08

The origins of colonialism in Palestine can be traced back to 1799, during the French invasion of the middle east, when Napoleon issued a proclamation offering Palestine as a homeland to Jewish people, under France’s protection, as a way of establishing a French presence in the region. This planted the seed for a vision of a Jewish state in the Mid…

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HUMBERTO RAMÍREZ JR. TROMPETISTA, PRODUCTOR PUERTORRIQUEÑO JAZZ LATINO Y GILDA MIRÓS, RADIO, MÚSICA 25:11

10M ago25:11

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HUMBERTO RAMÍREZ JR. TROMPETISTA PUERTORRIQUEÑO. PRODUCTOR, COMPOSITOR, ARREGLISTA DE LATÍN JAZZ, SALSA Y MÚSICA ROMÁNTICA. GANADOR DE LATÍN GRAMMY. GRABACIONES Y GIRAS MUNDIALES CON HERB ALPERT. PRODUCTOR DE TONY VEGA, GILBERTO SANTA ROSA, OLGA TAÑON, BRENDA K. STARR ENTRE OTRAS MUCHAS ESTRELLAS. GRABACIÓN DE JAZZ LATINO CON EL SONIDO DE BIG BAND.…

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A Short History of La Placita Olvera 38:12

10M ago38:12

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Placita Olvera is a historic street in Los Angeles, vital to California history but with some dark moments in its past. In February 26, 1931, La Placita was full with almost 400 people when immigration agents sealed off exits, arrested and deported many, including Mexican-American citizens. On today's episode, Cristina tells Carmen about La Placita…

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WILKINS “El Divino Rockmantico” cantautor, productor puertorriqueño. Charla Gilda Mirós y música 80s 22:17

10M ago22:17

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WILKINS (Germán Wilkins Vélez Ramírez de Mayagüez; Puerto Rico, 10 de marzo de 1953) Cantautor, productor, Rock y Balada; se le conoce como “El Divino Rockmántico” WILKINS ha recorrido el mundo con sus conciertos, películas y más de 45 producciones discográficas grabados en distintas partes del mundo, Sus canciones de Fe han sido una necesidad esp…

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Myrna Mack Chang 34:28

11M ago34:28

34:28

Myrna Mack Chang was a Guatemalan anthropologist whose research brought to light the atrocities committed by the Guatemalan government against the Maya. She also fought for better treatment for the Maya; unfortunately, she was assassinated by the government for speaking out, and her family fought a decades long battle for justice. On today's episod…

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ARMANDO OREFICHE, MARINO BARRETO CON JORGE COYA PEQUEÑO MUSEO DE LA MUSICA CUBANA HISTORIA Y MÚSICA 0:12

11M ago0:12

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JORGE COYA, DIRECTOR DEL PEQUEÑO MUSEO DE LA MÚSICA CUBANA EN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, USA elabora sobre la música del músico cubano José Bernabé Marino Barreto Pianista, director de orquesta. Con mucho Éxito en Europea. Además comenta sobre el maestroARMANDO OREFICHE. (HAVANA, CUBA, 5 JUNIO 1911-LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA, DECIEMBRE 2000.)PIANISTA/ COMP…

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A Brief History of the Guatemala Civil War 35:23

11M ago35:23

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The roots of Guatemala’s civil war can be tied back to June 27, 1954, when the CIA orchestrated a coup against president Jacobo Arbenz Guzman to protect the profits of the infamous United Fruit Company. Over the next 40 years, a civil war ensued in which over 200,000 people lost their lives and atrocities were committed against the Maya. On today's…

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RAMONA GALARZA LA NOVIA DEL PARANÁ FOLKLORE ARGENTINO CON GILDA MIRÓS PÚBLICO MÚSICA RADIO NYC 80s 17:09

11M ago17:09

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RAMONA GALARZA “ LA NOVIA DEL PARANÁ” “ LA REINA DEL CHAMAMÉ” FOLKLORE DEL LITORAL ARGENTINO. PROGRAMA DE RADIO DE GILDA MIRÓS EN NYC 80s CON LLAMADAS DEL PUBLICO Y MUSICA.

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The Bath Riots 40:56

12M ago40:56

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On January 28, 1917, seventeen year old Carmelita Torres refused to exit the trolley on the Santa Fe Bridge and follow US health officials to a chemical bath. 30 women followed after her. Soon, that 30 became hundreds and then thousands. This would be called "the Bath Riots" and it lasted 2 days. Newspapers referred to the women as Amazons and call…

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EL SON CUBANO Y SUS CANTANTES OLVIDADOS JORGE COYA DEL PEQUEÑO MUSEO DE LA MÚSICA CUBANA CON MÚSICA 29:24

12M ago29:24

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LOS MEJORES MÚSICOS Y CANTANTES DEL SON CUBANO; OLVIDADOS. JORGE COYA, DIRECTOR DEL PEQUEÑO MUSEO DE LA MÚSICA CUBANA EN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA REPASA LA HISTORIA DEL SON CUBANO EN SUS COMIENZOS Y SUS CANTANTES Y MÚSICOS OLVIDADOS. COMENTARIOS POR EL HISTORIADOR Y GRABACIONES ORIGINALES DE LA MÚSICA CUBANA DEL AYER.…

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MANOELLA TORRES La Mujer que Nació para Cantar Nuyorican en Mexico, Gilda Mirós radio público música 24:24

12M ago24:24

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MANOELLA TORRES(Gloria Torres Calderón, Nueva York, 21 abril,1954) Cantante, actriz de Cine/Teatro/Televisión “La mujer que nació para cantar" Sus padres puertorriqueños, pero ella radicada en Mexico con su abuela desde adolescente. En 1966 de vuelta a Nueva York, fue contratada por Myrta Silva, cantautora y productora puertorriqueña, quien la apoy…

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Santos Rodriguez: The March of Justice 33:17

1y ago33:17

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On July 24, 1973, twelve year old Santos Rodriguez was brutally murdered by Dallas Police Officer Darell Cain, but the murder pushed the Mexican American community of Dallas to demand justice. On today's episode, Carmen tells Cristina about the violent and tragic murder of Santos and how the Mexican American community came together in the aftermath…

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PRISMA - Cantautora Actriz/Educadora. SILVIA TAPIA ALCAZAR Mexico y GILDA MIRÓS Radio NYC Musica 80s 24:26

1y ago24:26

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PRISMA - Cantautora /Actriz/Educadora. SILVIA TAPIA ALCAZAR. (8 de noviembre; Ciudad de México.) Charla con GILDA MIRÓS; programa de radio en NYC en los 80s. Contiene música. El Instituto Nacional de las Bellas Artes (INBA) de Mexico, la premió por su aportación cultural a la niñez con su obra de teatro musical “Leer es Mágico”. También son dignas …

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CLAUDIA DE COLOMBIA, GLADYS CALDAS,CANTANTE, ACTRIZ. BOGOTÁ, 1950. RADIO GILDA MIROS 90s NYC MUSICA 20:18

1y ago20:18

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GLADYS CALDAS CONOCIDA COMO “CLAUDIA DE COLOMBIA” CANTANTE ACTRIZ DE BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA, 1950. INTERPRETA BALADAS, BOLEROS Y MÚSICA TÍPICA DE SU PAÍS. ENTREVISTA CON GILDA MIROS EN SU PROGRAMA DE RADIO NYC. CONTIENE MÚSICA.

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The Unknown Hispano History of the Manhattan Project 45:33

1y ago45:33

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During opening weekend, Oppenheimer, raked in$80.5 million, second to Barbie. While the film Oppenheimer is about physicist Robert Oppenheimer and his efforts to create the atomic bomb, what many movie goes do not know, is that this "near-desolate" land where all this was taking place, was actually not empty. It was home to indigenous people and to…

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MARTÍN DE LEON, CANTAUTOR. BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA; TANGOS GIRAS MUNDIALES RADIO MUSICA GILDA MIRÓS 21:36

1y ago21:36

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MARTÍN DE LEON, CANTAUTOR ( BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA 1953) CON PRESENTACIONES EN NYC, LATINOAMERICA, EUROPA, JAPÓN Y HOY SIGUEN LAS GIRAS INTERNACIONALES CANTANDO TANGOS. PROGRAMA DE RADIO DE GILDA MIRÓS 90s CON MÚSICA.

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