Jessica Medina has just released her new album "Rosa," and her single, "Locura" written by Alex Cuba has been a big hit. Jessica is a multi-tasker, mom, singer and career woman. She also makes time for the causes important to her heart. Congratulations Jessica and thank you for gracing The Queso with your beautiful voice.…

Lalo Alcaraz visits the Queso podcast for a real conversation about his work, some of the challenges he has faced and of course, to make us laugh. Over the years, his work has been really inspirational to me, which is why this is such a special episode for me. #ShareThisEpisode Lalo Alcaraz is an award-winning nationally-syndicated editorial cartoo…

Back for more! This short episode is to catch up a bit as I have been absent for a minute. Also, to encourage women, each other, to keep pushing and keep moving! Finally, it is March and we are kicking off talking about all things Cesar Chavez, the United Farmworkers and Dolores Huerta. Thank you for listening.…

May 1, 2022 at Joe's on Weed Street in Chicago - The Sandra Delgado Experience. Sandra joins me on the podcast to talk about the show and so much more. Sandra is a musician, an actor and activist. See how theatre has a place in activism here at www.collaboraction.org (Sandra is an active Board Member). In addition, she is the creator of the well-kn…

Save the date, May 20th for An Evening with the South Chicago Dance Theatre: Celebrating Five Years, featuring five world premieres by five dynamic choreographers —Ron De Jesus, Stephanie Martinez, Crystal Michelle Perkins, Wade Schaaf and Kia Smith-at the Harris Theatre in Chicago. Make sure to use the code FRIENDSANDFAMILY 5 for a nice discount t…

**OPENING DAY** Sci-Fi Romantic Independent Film - WITHOUT WARD - Available on Digital 3.25.22, Starring: James Duval, Michael Gladis, Alexis Dziena, Marguerite Moreau, Ring Hendricks-Tellefsen, Carole Ruggier, Harold Perrineau and Martin Landau. Written and directed by Cory Cataldo, a sci-fi, romantic independent film.…

Here we are at the top of the year, ready for more interviews! Thank you for following, listening and sharing. In my 2022 kick-off episode, I mentioned Aleta Clark, "Englewood Barbie." You can find her on Instagram as @englewoodbarbie. I also mentioned a series on Youtube, "Soft White Underbelly," by Mark Laita. Plese be sure to check these out, an…

Marco Tapia es el presentador muy conocido por su programa Dulce y Picante TV (Youtube) donde ha entrevistado los artistas mas grandes de Latinoamerica. Pero ahora Marco se lanza con su propio proyecto, Marco Tapia Musica. https://www.facebook.com/marcotapiamusic "Expulsado del paraiso"By Amelia Orozco

The Queso Podcast welcomes director/poet, Carlos Lopez Estrada (Raya and the Last Dragon (2021), Blindspotting (2018), and Marvel's Legion (2017), and poets, actors, educators- Raul Herrera and Marqueshe Babers. Here, they share the process of making of the film, "Summertime," and how their lives intersected throug poetry, making this journey possi…

Welcome Joanna Wozniak to the Queso Podcast. Joanna's is one of those stories we love to hear post-pandemic (or shall we say during the pandemic). Joanna was a professional ballet dancer with the Joffrey Ballet for 20 years. Because of the shutdown due to the pandemic, and her love of coding, she now has a new career as a data analyst. Although it …

What a privilege and an honor to have #LASCAFETERAS here in my humble casita, #THEQUESOPODCAST. Denise and Hector stopped by to fill us in on their 2021 tour, all the exciting work they have been doing and their new, fantabulous song "La Sirena." In the spirit of all social media challenges out there, I challenge you not to dance or tap your feet w…

Conoce a Fausto Jaurez, un productor, compositor, arreglista y amante del rock. Fausto es el visionario detras de Legion Alterna, un grupo muy distinto con raices de musica muy variadas y progressivas influenciados por el rock por ejemplo Led Zepellin y su ritmo "shuffle groove." Ademas, Fausto es el fundador de Lamat Records, nominado dos veces pa…

In this episode, get to know the Peruvian-born artist, musician, composer, producer....Tony Succar. He tells us all about his upcoming projects that are keeping him really busy, yet not too busy to read and respond to his DMs, so if you have a question for Tony, look him up on IG @tonysuccar and check him out at www.tonysuccar.com. Also, get over t…

Amanda Delheimer, the artistic director at 2nd Story visits The Queso Podcast today to talk about a new initiative disrupting the status quo. Originally called “2nd Story for Hire,” the suite of professional development opportunities— from equity, diversity and inclusion training to team building and student workshops—has grown exponentially over t…

THE SUPUESTOS son tres amigos - KENIO, YORSH y SHINOBI! Ellos comparten su música en una forma muy divertida, en forma de caricaturas animadas, y todo esto en respuesta a una pandemia mundial. En este espacio de tiempo los muy talentosos crean unos personajes muy interesantes que puedes ver en sus videos en YouTube como The Supuestos, Instagram @th…

William Garza, interprete de banda, presenta "Palabras Tristes," una cancion exitosa de Los Yonics. Ademas, William comparte sobre su vida personal, sus inicios on Colorado, su familia, las luchas que han vivido juntos, el camino al exito y uno y que otra anecdota. Despues de escuchar nuestra platica, estoy segura que vas a sentir que conoces a Wil…

The Black Metropolis Research Consortium's Dr. Marcia Walker-McWilliams joins me to discuss how they are documenting the black experience, making sure to archive protests and making their resource and research available to everyone. Learn how organizations in the Chicago area can qualify for funding for this type of research. Visit www.bmrc.lib.uch…

Raymond Rodriguez is the newly named Abbott Academy Director of the Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, thanks to a major $3M gift received by The Joffrey Ballet from the Abbott Fund. In this episode of The Queso, Raymond discusses future goals for this position, which includes providing opportunities to students with e…

My good friend, Tamaya and I sat down to talk about Black Lives Matter and Black History month in response to the interview of a former Wisconsin sheriff and his views on the BLM movement. Listen in on our conversation as we discuss these and other topics impacting the black community. Music: EMDI - Hurts Like This (feat. Veronica Bravo)…

Don't miss their virtual concert with Las Hermanas Garcias on May 7 at 7:00 p.m. Ellasla.comBy Amelia Orozco

I had a special guest on The Queso, Mariluz Gonzalez--the owner and founder of the independent, multicultural PR firm Vesper Public Relations www.vesperpublicrelations.com Aside from that, Mariluz does so much more, and it was a privilege to talk to her and get to know her, her work and her passions. She is also a #Co-host: KPFK 90.7 FM Travel Tips…

The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra is the largest performing arts organization in Chicago’s Southland, providing professional orchestral music of beauty and excellence to the region with a strong commitment to education. Through a wide variety of engaging programs designed to meet the needs of students, teachers, and community members of all ages,…

Interview with Dan Storper, Putumayo founder and head curator of Putumayo World Music. Music in this episode in order of appearance: "Wind River" by Andrew Vasquez, from "Wind River," "Native Funk," by Burning Sky, from "Blood of the Land," "El Sicuri" by Rumillajta, from "City of Stone" You can also find music on all digital platforms like Youtube…

Luis Sahagun joins us to talk about 3Arts.org and his award as one of the ten Chicago-area artists. He will share his experience, his journey and his plans for continuing to use art as healing and teaching. See more at www.luissahagun.com Music credit: Gee Artist : FrieBeatsBy Amelia Orozco

Meet Leslé Honoré, a poet based in Chicago. Her mother, from Mexico, her father, African-American, Lesle has had so many rich experiences, and we touched on as much as we could in our time here on #thequesopodcast. Look for Lesléon Instagram @leslehonore and on Facebook @LesleHonorePoetry. Check out Latinos Progresando @latinospro and their Youtube…

Learn about CIELO (Comunidades Indegenas en Liderazgo), a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles that benefits indigenous communities in Los Angeles and around the country. Because there are so many different languages spoken by people in these communities, CIELO plays an integral part in providing accurate, up-to-date information and resourc…

Tomorrow's Filmmakers Today 12TH ANNUAL HOLA MEXICO FILM FESTIVAL September 11-20, 2020 Meet Diana Luna, curator of the Tomorrow's Filmmakers Today program. She shares how emerging Latinx filmmakers have an opportunity to pursue their passion, and how the program facilitates this as they network with some of the film industries' stop executives, di…

Meet Ellen Wadey, the Senior Program Officer of Arts and Collections at the Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation (gddf.org) . We will discuss why art is important, even in 2020, and how this has been vital in keeping arts organizations alive during these trying times by expediting funds and contributing to emergency relief in both Chicago and S…

Wise Intelligent, hip hop artist of Poor Righteous Teachers, and CEO of the Rap Snacks Foundation (www.therapsnacksfoundation.org) and James Lindsay, CEO of Rap Snacks, Inc. (www.rapsnacks.net) stop by for a chat about the foundation's programs benefitting the very same people and communities who purchase their products. Through the foundation, the…

Carlos Alberto Hurtado, a Cannes award-winning filmmaker stops by The Queso Podcast to talk about his journey to success. Although Hurtado has won over 63 awards and has been nominated over 200 times for his work, he aspires for more, and is hard at work on projects that will continue to propel him forward as one of the nation's top emerging filmma…

Author of the new book, "Time Travelers: A Vampire Story," Gabriel Reyes-Benavides, visits The Queso to talk aout the process that led him to write his new book, available now on Amazon. How does Gabriel identify with vampires? Listen in to find out! Gabriel is also the owner and founder or Reyes Entertainment (www.reyesentertainment.com). He share…

Meet a bunch of tias and abuelas who decided to take matters into their own hands. www.angrytiasandabuelas.com is an organization based in the Rio Grande Valley, Texas. There is where you will find several types of issues with immigrants seeking asylum. Whether it's the men being held in detention centers while awaiting a hearing on their asylum ca…

Find Marcela's holistic soaps and sprays made from the finest essential oils and natural ingredients at www.marcelaarrieta.com and on social media. Marcela graciously shared her journey in building her successful business, which started in her garage, to a now full lab and warehouse, where she and her husband produce the Majestic Bliss line. You wi…

Juan started www.juanofwords.com as a blog, using his online presence to offer his Latino point-of-view, while connecting with others on social media. Find out how he met his Aztec princess and now wife, Angelica. They share how creating and working on their podcast together has brought them through this time in quarantine, as they discuss issues l…

In this episode, I had an enlightening conversation with Brian Taylor, the Vice President of Publishing at www.lamegamedia.com in Ohio, where print is alive and well. Pick up your copy in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio, or suscribe online. It was an honor to speak to an activist who is making a real difference in the world today. Listen i…

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