Interview: Actor Armando Riesco
By Kiko Martinez on March 5, 2014 | Leave a comment!
Tackling challenging roles on stage and screen, the actor answers Gozamos’ questions on the transgendered community, war veterans, Che, and how it feels to be doing what you are supposed to be doing.
El Machete: Take That El Chapo
By Eric J. Garcia on March 4, 2014 | Leave a comment!
El Machete Illustrated: Cutting Through the Bullshit is a weekly series by political cartoonist Eric J. Garcia.
Album Review: Cursing The Sea by The September Girls
By Brian Martin on March 4, 2014 | Leave a comment!
A dreamscape longing for more space, Cursing the Sea’s dancing tracks deserve a listen as much as they do a sophomore effort.
Director Alfonso Cuarón’s Big Oscar Night
By Kiko Martinez on March 3, 2014 | Leave a comment!
How the Mexican director won big last night and why his star is still rising.
Food Geek: Viva Vegetarianism
By Nicole Cipri on March 3, 2014 | Leave a comment!
What happens when your friendly neighborhood Food Geek reads one too many articles about factory farming? Here are six things I’ve learned in six weeks of attempting (and occasionally failing at) a meat-free life.
Panama Jazz Festival
By Catalina Maria Johnson on March 3, 2014 | Leave a comment!
The Panama Effect: Music is the cure
Fat & Happy: Shrimp Boil Fajita with Tabasco Corn Relish
By Monique Costello on March 2, 2014 | Leave a comment!
Fat Tuesday is just a few days away, and I feel the need to get into the spirit early due to a hankering for some shrimp and sausage. I wanted to make a shrimp boil, and it’s pretty simple as there are only 4 main ingredients to it: shrimp, andouillle sausage, potatoes and corn…on the cob.
How We’re Misreading the Situation in Venezuela
By Nyki Salinas-Duda on February 28, 2014 | 1 Comment
All the U.S. needs is an excuse to intervene in Venezuela. Do we really want to give them the pretext they’re looking for?
Adios, Paco de Lucía
By Catalina Maria Johnson on February 27, 2014 | Leave a comment!
The world of music loses a legendary maestro
Matthew Hoffman: A Decade of You Are Beautiful
By Terry Carlton on February 27, 2014 | Leave a comment!
Hey, it’s Matthew! And he’s here to tell us all about his latest endeavor involving the worldwide phenomenon he created 10+ years ago, his new book on You Are Beautiful. “Sometimes things are fleeting. Enjoy the moment.”
Album Review: Vengo, by Ana Tijoux
By Sandra A. Trevino on February 26, 2014 | Leave a comment!
Ana Tijoux’s fourth new album, Vengo, will be released March 18th, but you can hear it sooner (lucky you!). Gozamos is host Chicago’s official listening party at our studio in Pilsen this Saturday, March 1st.
Interview: Actress Angelic Zambrana on career, ‘Girls’ and nudity on TV
By Kiko Martinez on February 26, 2014 | Leave a comment!
“I focus on the fact that I have been given this gift and that I work really hard to improve on my art.”
Kat Dahlia
By Catalina Maria Johnson on February 26, 2014 | Leave a comment!
¡La blanca tiene tumbao!
Aaron Alonso: “Wait…WHAT?”
By Guest Author on February 25, 2014 | Leave a comment!
“Stupid can be a breath of relief sometimes. Don’t be afraid to laugh at yourself.”
Opinion: Is ‘El Chapo’ Mexico’s Robin Hood?
By Hector Luis Alamo, Jr. on February 25, 2014 | Leave a comment!
One man’s narco is another man’s hero.
#SOSVenezuela
By Catalina Maria Johnson on February 25, 2014 | Leave a comment!
Musicians and the movement: Notes of Discord
The 33: Here’s Hoping the Chilean Miners Movie Doesn’t Suck
By Nyki Salinas-Duda on February 24, 2014 | Leave a comment!
Hollywood has a penchant for turning working class issues into hero-worship fodder. Will we see more of the same with Antonio Banderas in The 33?
Fat & Happy: Butternut Squash Apple Soup
By Monique Costello on February 23, 2014 | Leave a comment!
Whether you want to blame Phil or Mother Nature, the cold weather is sticking around a bit longer. For me that means creating warm and comforting soups like this one, which combines hearty squash with a hint of sweet apple.
Mexico’s “For Sale” Sign
By Guest Author on February 21, 2014 | Leave a comment!
By Omar Cerda Last week Time magazine released to the world the cover of its latest international issue, featuring none other than Mexico’s president Enrique Peña Nieto standing triumphantly behind the words “Saving Mexico.” Yes, just like you and thousands of other Mexicans, coffee spewed out of my mouth as I stared in disbelief. We all […]
Poetry Lives on Division Street
By Hector Luis Alamo, Jr. on February 21, 2014 | Leave a comment!
Not only was it an honor and a privilege to be in attendance this past Wednesday night, it also felt important. It did more for me than for the poets themselves.
The Ponderers: Las Acevedo
By Sandra A. Trevino on February 20, 2014 | Leave a comment!
Anabel and Cristabel Acevedo are known as Las Acevedo and perform the loveliest of Dominican folk alt-pop tunes. Their career has been boosted through social media and they continue to DIY their music to new audiences.
