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Category: El Blog
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Video Interview: Puerto Candelaria
From Colombia, Puerto Candelaria has taken its “cumbia rebelde” all around the world.
Food Geek: Hello, Goodbye, Hello
On May 22, 2011, after a random text exchange with an old friend, I moved to…
Interview: A Tribe Called Red
Promoting their second album, Nation II Nation, I got to talk with A Tribe Called Red…
Video Interview: Track Dogs
The Sounds from Spain showcase at SXSW always offers some surprises, but this year Track Dogs…
Why Chicago’s School Closings Are Racist
In city like Chicago, being racist and classist is practically the same thing.
Theaster Gates Is The Most Important Man in the World
By transforming spaces and institutions while challenging traditions and perceptions, Theaster Gates has become the most…
Fat & Happy: Coconut Chia Seed Pudding with Nuts and Berries
If they’re good enough for the legendary Tarahumara runners of northern Mexico, well, are you planning…
Pl-zeñ—from the farm to 18th street
Modern Macho takes a tour of Pilsen’s newest eponymous gastro playground, Pl-zeñ.