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Manuel Arce: ñ podcast interview

Bill Teck January 9, 2024

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ñ spoke to the wonderful Manuel Arce, co-writer and Producer of El Super and Crossover Dreams on the newest ep of the ñ podcast – its a talk not to be missed with the incredibly talented Mr. Arce – we speak about Leon Ichaso’s work – which is having a retrospective this month at Film […]

Leon Ichaso: El Leon in NYC

Bill Teck January 4, 2024

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Starting Friday June 5th and running through Thursday June 11th, Film Forum in NYC is hosting a retrospective of some of Leon’s most loved movies. They’re showing EL SUPER, CROSSOVER DREAMS, SUGAR HILL, PIÑERO, EL CANTANTE. I had the honor of interviewing him for gen ñ number 6 “The Azucar Issue!” with Celia Cruz on […]

Tony Mendoza Art

Bill Teck July 28, 2023

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Long time favorite of ñ, Tony Mendoza is covered by the wonderful Carlos Frías at WLRN and we luv it. He writes, “If you’ve ever been stuck between languages, searching your bilingual brain for the right phrase, you’d appreciate the art of Tony Mendoza.” Find the link to Tony Mendoza’s site here: https://t.co/gFHe3hontc https://twitter.com/carlos_frias/status/1684180500511096832?s=51

Loss of Cuban Star Rosita Fornes

Yenesis Alvarez June 12, 2020

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Arturo Arias Polo from the Miami Herald writes about the loss of Cuban icon Rosita Fornes. The multi-faceted jack of all trades left her mark in the world of theatre and cinema. To read more about her, click HERE. PHOTO: Rosita Fornes

Cuban Baseball Player Yonder Alonso’s Story

Yenesis Alvarez October 8, 2019

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Over at The Players Tribune, Yonder Alonso writes a letter to his younger self that revolves around his background as a Cuban boy who dreamed of being a baseball player while also having to help his parents throughout their American dream. To read it, click HERE. PHOTO: ANDREW HANCOCK/THE PLAYERS’ TRIBUNE

Vandal: Miami-Based Film

Yenesis Alvarez March 17, 2019

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Over at Remezcla, Manuel Betancourt writes about the Indie Drama “Vandal” that is highly awaited to show the authentic, cultural richness that surrounds Miami. The Cuban-American director Jose Daniel Freixas brings in the 305 taste as he sets the scenes filled with graffiti, Cuban culture, and more! Click HERE to read more about the film! […]

Que Pasa U.S.A Is Back!

Bill Teck November 10, 2017

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There was no better show than “Que Pasa U.S.A” that truly embodied the culture in Miami in the late 70’s and today! This show captivated both children, adults, and grandparents with it’s authenticity on what it meant to grow up in Miami, especially in a Cuban- American family.The stories that the show shared with the […]

Carlos Oliva and band receive a star on Calle Ocho

Bill Teck March 21, 2017

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“Recently local Cuban-American singer Carlos Oliva and his band, the Judge’s Nephews, were bestowed a star on Little Havana’s Walk of Fame — proving that you can be a prophet in your own land, even if it takes a while for the recognition to come. Carlos Oliva and the Judge’s Nephews never quite grabbed the […]

The Making of ¿Qué Pasa U.S.A? Remixed | PBS Digital Studios

Bill Teck November 21, 2013

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Watch the remix! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q9Hhf… In August 2013, John D. Boswell (a.k.a Melodysheep) traveled to Miami, Florida to tackle a new remix for PBS Digital Studios. The show ¿Qué Pasa U.S.A.? aired on local PBS station WPBT2 from 1977-1980 and remains a beloved part of the Cuban-American community in South Florida and nationally. Visit http://www.quepasausa.org to […]

El Super at the Tower – Re-Release of the Classic Film and Classic Cuban-American Film

Bill Teck May 5, 2013

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The classic film (not just the classic Cuban-American, it’s simply a great film) directed by Leon Ichaso and Orlando Jimenez-Leal is at the Tower theater all week. Please don’t miss it. The Trailer is above – and the making of, and re-release story from ABC NEWS is read more about it HERE. And SEE IT […]