Nueva York is an Emmy award winning series about Latino culture in New York. The 30-minute show explores the rich textures of Latino society in the city, focusing on politics, art, culture, and the traditions of Spanish-speaking populations across the metropolitan area.
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We explore immigration through social, human, and artistic perspectives—from Saint Peter’s support for immigrants and photographer Stephanie Keith’s powerful images at 26 Federal Plaza to artist Rose Deler’s work on memory and identity.
Yatziri Tovar from Make the Road NY discusses immigrant rights & the impact of ICE raids. Author Ada Ferrer shares her family’s powerful migration story, and owner Ismael Alba shows how soccer, film, and Argentine culture meet at Buenos Aires Restaurant.
Honoring LGBTQ+ and Soccer, we speak with Ecuadorian-born Liaam Winslet, director of Transgrediendo. We celebrate the world’s most popular sport, soccer, with Andrew So of South Bronx United and spotlight Fuerza Fest, LGBTQ+ Latino arts festival.
Patricia Delgado, Cuban-American choreographer of Buena Vista Social Club, former lead dancer with Miami City Ballet, and professor at Juilliard, joins us to discuss dance, creativity, and motherhood. We also explore the world of Estévez/Paños y Compañía, with Rafael Estévez, Valeriano Paños, and Joel Vargas, as they reflect on breaking stereotypes in the flamenco world through movement. Finally, we feature Blanka Amezkua, an interdisciplinary artist and cultural producer whose work has been exhibited at MoMA PS1, the Queens Museum, and El Museo del Barrio.
Visitamos al artista nuyorican Danny Cortés en Bushwick, conversamos con Ligia Guallpa de Workers Justice Project y los deliveristas y con los hermanos Sanabria diseñadores de Lyenzo, destacando creatividad, derechos laborales y sostenibilidad.
On Women’s Month: Gianina Enriquez, community organizer at the Queens Museum; activist Elizabeth Castañeda & designer Alexandra Ramos on the ups & downs of migrating at young age artist Rose Deler exploring memory, identity & the Dominican experience here
Celebrating Black History Month: CCCADI on a dialogue on its roots. Then El Consulado NYC,a passport-free space of Venezuelan art & diaspora stories; for Fashion Week Hugo Herrera, a tailor giving free lessons to immigrants in Stitches by Hugo Foundation.
Father Fabián of Saint Peter’s Church shares how they support immigrants facing legal uncertainty; writer Carmen Boullosa interviews architect Felipe Leal on humane cities; artist Juan Carlos Pinto reflects on identity through MetroCard portraits.
Meet therapist Doris Benitez & her inspiring immigrant story. Sara Rojas, Luisa Ramirez are La Char-CUTE-rie owners; photographer Stephanie Keith & her work on ICE’s human impact & Alexis Mendoza, the Latin American Art Triennial director. Feliz Navidad!
We spoke with Amelia Scdoris from Cabrini Immigrant Services, which supports migrant families; Adriana Aristizábal, a journalist and founder of iVoice Communications; and Bárbara Herr, a pioneering transgender actress and LGBTQ+ rights advocate.
Professor/Journalist Mario Murillo talks about the upcoming elections & the importance of a free press; fashion designer Pedro Juan on art and Latin heritage; the creators of Mexodus and the untold story of black slaves escaping to Mexico to be free.
John Jay College professor John Gutiérrez examines anti-migration policies; journalist María Jimena Duzán presents her documentary Después del Frío; and as part of MINDS Sessions, Alex Moreno shares his anticorridos for Suicide Prevention Day.
Photographer Alexis Rodriguez-Duarte & stylist Tico Torres honor Celia Cruz; artist Iván Argote’s giant dove graces the High Line; comic Anapaula Guajardo breaks stereotypes with bilingual humor.
This special anniversary episode celebrates two decades of the groundbreaking CUNY TV show. Through a reunion of producers, impactful stories, and behind-the-scenes moments, it highlights the show’s cultural relevance, its role in uplifting Latino voices
Join us to celebrate Pride Month, environmental justice & the power of Cuban music on Broadway: Fernando Travesí, dir. of Center for Transitional Justice, Hennessy Garcia and the Sane Energy Project, and the Tony-winner cast of Buena Vista Social Club.
Ángela Mondragón faced harsh realities of our immigration system. Ángelo Cabrera, immigrant student advocate, leads the City College Immigrant Student Center. Karla Florez’s Somos Cumbia, Somos Familia featured at the Museum of the City of New York
For Spanish Language Day, Carmen Boullosa speaks with Javier Valdivielso, the new director of Instituto Cervantes NY. In honor of Earth Day, Cubel Designs highlights their work with Indigenous artisans and upcycling. Marco Saavedra reflects on Latino youth
Spaniard Afro-descendant actor, writer & cultural organizer Silvia Albert Sopale explores art, activism & identity. Isabel Saavedra, once undocumented, is now a top immigration lawyer. Anapaula Guajardo brings Hispanic comedy to a new level in NYC.
Honoring Black History Month with FDLA founder Albania Rosario and the Caribbean rhythms from music and dance collective La Rueda de Oro. During Fashion Week, designer Manuel de la Cruz shares how indigenous and Catholic traditions inspire his work.
Mexican composer Gabriela Ortiz talks about her Carnegie Hall residency; activist Rosalinda Martínez and Assemblywoman Catalina Cruz tackle mass deportations; Colombian artist Iván Argote unveils the reason forDinosaur his giant dove sculpture in Midtown.
This December, Nueva York brings you stories of resilience, creativity, and hope. We highlight the incredible work of Pulso NY, an organization dedicated to reuniting parents and children separated for years, sharing the emotional journeys of families coming together against all odds. Esteemed Mexican author Carmen Boullosa sits down with Chilean writer Carla Guelfenbein, winner of the Alfaguara Prize, to discuss her powerful literary work and her tireless advocacy for women’s rights. Plus, Peruvian singer-songwriter Marco Trigoso takes center stage, using his music to spread positivity and in
Carmen Boullosa interviews MET curator Laura Filloy on cultural relevance of ancient artifacts. Rafa Sanchez, Repertorio’s new director, shares his vision for Latin theater in NYC. Artist Franck de las Mercedes discusses his creative residency at Oculus.
Nuria Morgado, CUNY prof the first woman to lead U.S. Spanish Language Academy. Social worker, Ines Gonzalez on mental health for young adults. Tico Torres, Alexis Rodriguez-Duarte, photos immortalized Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa and more Latinos.
In the upcoming elections, Latino voters are poised to play a crucial role. To gain insights into this diverse electorate, we turn to experts from different fields: Prof. Viviana Rivera-Burgos, Mixteca’s dir Lorena Kourusias and artist Elena del Rivero
Emmy winner stories: Barbara Kent, a trans makeup artist, volunteered during 9/11. Julio Diaz, a street artist, created a salsa dance doll tied to his feet. Andrea Salazar, given 6 months to live, survived 6 years with faith and a healthy lifestyle
