Gentrify This: Part 03 of this 3-part episode on gentrification. Enjoy stories and music by musical guest Nicolas Carter and a an insightful long conversation with the nationally acclaimed hip-hop artist Dessa about her life, music, art, philosophy and so much more!

Second part of our 3-part episode on gentrification. Enjoy more stories and music by musical guest Nicolas Carter and the finale of "La Casa del Chisme" parody by Teatro del Pueblo's acting troupe. And don’t forget to listen to part 03 which highlights Coco’s conversation with the amazing Dessa!

Gentrify This: 3-part episode on gentrification. Enjoy stories and music by musical guest Nicolas Carter. “La Casa del Chisme” parody by Teatro del Pueblo’s acting troupe: A beauty salon becomes the epicenter of a neighborhood resistance movement to stop the foreclosure of a dear local bodega by a multinational conglomerate that’s bent on gentrifying their Barrio. The community members soon discover the power of their collective strength to carve their own path. In part 3 of the series, don’t miss the full interview with the nationally acclaimed hip-hop artist Dessa.

Coco’s Barrio celebrates Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day with a three-part episode. In part three, our musical guest Maria Isa shares two songs and their inspiration. And Coco has cafecito and an intimate conversation about Chicano and Chicana art with professor Karen Mary Davalos.

Coco’s Barrio celebrates Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day with a three-part episode. In part two, our musical guest Maria Isa keeps us dancing and shares her new journey. Our acting troupe presents the finale of the Women on the Move! story. And, of course, our intrepid (fantastical) sponsors have products we all wish we could buy.

Coco’s Barrio celebrates Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day with a three-part episode. Our musical guest Maria Isa keeps us dancing throughout. Our acting troupe presents the two-part Women on the Move! story. And our guest Karen Mary Davalos talks with Coco about Chicana art in our culture.

Immigration: An American Tradition – Exploring the challenges of navigating the American immigration system through parody and music from Mestifonia, Cathy Piñeiro and Mariachi Internacional. Teatro del Pueblo acting troupe brings to life an Immigration Rhapsody. Don’t miss Coco’s conversation with Veena Iyer, Executive Director of the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Below is the link and phone numbers Veena shared with our audience: http://www.ilcm.org ILCM intake line: 651-641-1011; or 1-800-223-1368. Mon 9am-1pm, Tues 1pm-4pm, Wed 9am-1pm, Thurs 3pm-7pm. This Podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Coco's Barrio is back! Join Coco for an exploration of our hope for DACA immigrants in the US. Musical guests Alfama Duo provide a wonderful mix of Fado and Flamenco songs. Coco's Barrio's acting troupe takes a entertaining and satirical look at DACA. And Coco has an inspiring conversation with Roxaxna Linares from Minneapolis' Centro Tyrone Guzman about immigration, youth, community, challenges and hope. This Podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

This episode of Cocos Barrio: Save the Planet was written by Alberto Justiniano and Silvia Pontaza in collaboration with the cast. Directed and produced by Alberto Justiniano. Associate Producer: Barry Madore. Hosted by Silvia Pontaza. Special Guests: Tina Tavera and Xavier Tavera. Musical Guests: Ina Yukka. Teatro del Pueblo acting troupe: Maria Isabel Gonzalez, Silvia Pontaza, Ernest Briggs, Kylan Rainbow Keir, Yvonne Fresse, Cathy Piñeiro, Abel Piñeiro. House Band: Vladimir Garrido, Miguel Gonzalez and Mauricio Sanchez. Sound Engineer and Sound Mixer: Barry Madore. Production Manager: Emily Remi Remmey. Social Media and Marketing: Emily Meenan. Special thanks to Pangea World Theater. This show was made possible by contributions from The Knight Foundation and The McKnight Foundation. Guests Links: Ina Yukka music and contact: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005065785089 Xavier Tavera: www.xaviertavera.com Maria Cristina (Tina) Tavera: www.mariacristinatavera.com Serpentina Arts: www.facebook.com/Serpentina-Arts-123709977640263 This Podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.

This episode of Cocos Barrio: Save the Planet was written by Alberto Justiniano and Silvia Pontaza in collaboration with the cast. Directed and produced by Alberto Justiniano. Associate Producer: Barry Madore. Hosted by Silvia Pontaza. Special Guests: Tina Tavera and Xavier Tavera. Musical Guests: Ina Yukka. Teatro del Pueblo acting troupe: Maria Isabel Gonzalez, Silvia Pontaza, Ernest Briggs, Kylan Rainbow Kier, Yvonne Fresse, Cathy Piñeiro, Abel Piñeiro. House Band: Vladimir Garrido, Miguel Gonzalez and Mauricio Sanchez. Sound Engineer and Sound Mixer: Barry Madore. Production Manager: Emily Remi Remmey. Social Media and Marketing: Emily Meenan. Special thanks to Pangea World Theater. This show was made possible by contributions from The Knight Foundation and The McKnight Foundation. Guests Links: Ina Yukka music and contact: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005065785089 Xavier Tavera: https://www.xaviertavera.com Maria Cristina (Tina) Tavera: https://www.mariacristinatavera.com Serpentina Arts: https://www.facebook.com/Serpentina-Arts-123709977640263 This Podcast is made possible in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature and a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts.