The Front Arte Cultura

In this episode, we sit down with artist Alejandra Dueñas, a ceramicist from Tijuana, Baja California, to discuss her work, including her upcoming and current projects. Our music segment features Vektor, a 10-year-old rapper based in Tijuana, Baja California. His rap styles are based on the streets of Calle 8, where he meets with the collective Freestyle Gym. His lyricism and age have granted him national notoriety. We sit down with Vektor to chat about the world of freestyle in Tijuana. @vektor.tijuana Track used: Valex vs Vektor / Exhibición | Fat Battles Palooza

Is it possible to envision an ecological future while creating contemporary art? We spoke with Laura Estela Huerta—an artist, ceramicist, and industrial designer originally from Tecate, Baja California—about her latest exhibition, "We Must Imagine It," at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Encinitas. Instagram: @stellamohr / @matiz.mx Deleon.Nox is an emerging hip-hop and R&B artist known for his smooth vocals, melodic storytelling, and collaborations with independent artists across the contemporary urban music scene. His music blends emotional depth, modern production, and versatile songwriting, creating a sound that bridges rap and soulful R&B influences. Instagram: @deleon.nox ...

In this episode we welcome Natalia Soto for our intern segment, who introduces us to SOTAS, an independent art collective based in Tijuana MX. We also get to meet Witchface, San Diego punk group, who we recently recorded for our video concert series you can now view at our Youtube page. For our music segment, we welcome Ryan Ebaugh, who tells us about his performance art, and the concept of noise. Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters.

In this episode we welcome back Yinna Aldama as our guest, who introduces us to 19 year old Osmara, who has been awarded Senorita Nativa 2025. Osmara shares her experience in basket weaving, the inspirations her grandparents have bestowed upon her family, and pride. Pride is at it’s center, and with it, love for her community. For our music segment, we introduce Advance Base. Owen Ashworth, tells us about his songwriting, and his label Orindal Records. We also talk about his spring tour which also had a stop at our very own El Salon Theatre. Thank you to all of our li...

Our first episode of the year! Featuring interviews and segments with Alexa Macias, and PANCÆS. For our music segment, we include these songs written by PANCÆS: One 4 Chicho Pancaes Batter Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters, we hope you've enjoyed listening to these episodes just as much as we've enjoyed making them.

Our last episode of 2025! Featuring interviews and segments with Yinna Aldama, Gary Wilson, and PANCA! Thank you to all of our listeners and supporters, we hope you've enjoyed listening to these episodes just as much as we've enjoyed making them. We'll see you in 2026!

In this episode of The FRONT Arte y Cultura's Podcast, we sit down with Nanzi Muro - an artist, activist, and community member about her photography and work with community gardens and Friends of Friendship Park. In our music segment, we talk with Ceci Bastida - a music artist, famous singer-songwriter and former lead singer of the group Tijuana No! We talked new music and life during tricky political times. In the collaborative segment "Be a Loud Poem", Marlon talks to Diego Espíritu - an active poet and part of the collective Arte+Ciencia of UNAM and currently pursuing a...

In this episode, we feature interviews with Tijuana artist Aida Urbina, a new segment of Be A Loud Poem by collaborator Marlon PV, "Poemas de internet con glitter" with Molly BubbleLove from CDMX, and music by an alternative pop group from Tijuana, MX - Ferzy, led by Ferzy, Imanol, Abdón, Erick, & Jesús.

In this episode, we talk to Myune about her return, and her upcoming album "Homenaje". We also interview Luvia Lazo following her presentation at The Front on August 21st. Luvia is a photographer from Oaxaca and participant artist in our current exhibition Infinite Rivers And, finally, a new segment from our guest collaborator Marlon PV - Be a Loud Poem. Marlon interviews Angel Manuel Nuno from Tijuana, who shares poems from his book "Cartolandia". A new month at The FRONT means new programming! Every Tuesdays, join Katie Ruiz for an acrylic painting workshop starting at 5:30pm - Free to join...

In this episode, we listen to Yinna Aldama share Kumeeyay traditions, catch up with our plans for the month, then meet Nishi La Tremenda y Sus Aliados, as our music guest. Thanks for listening! En este episodio, escuchamos a Yinna Aldama compartir las tradiciones del kumeeyay. Luego nos ponemos al día con nuestros planes para el mes en The FRONT, y finalizamos conociendo a Nishi La Tremenda y Sus Aliados, como nuestro invitado musical. ¡Gracias por escuchar!

In this episode, we interview local, French-Mexican band, Petite Amie, after their show in Tijuana a few months back. Stay tuned for all the happenings we have at The FRONT and El Salón for the month of June! Nos vemos! En este episodio, entrevistamos a la banda Francesa-Mexicana, Petite Amie, después de su show en Tijuana hace unos meses. Escucha para enterarte de todo lo que viene en The FRONT y El Salón este mes de Junio! Nos vemos!

In this episode, we meet Paola Capó-García, the Poet Laureate of San Diego. In our music segment, we introduce Vertigo, a psychedelic rock group from Tijuana, Mexico. From the The FRONT Arte y Cultura team, we'd like to thank our listeners, friends, and our frequent visitors for your continued support.

In this episode, we listen to Yinna Aldama, & Atzumi Ruelas, chat about women empowerment present in Kumeyaay culture. As our music segment, we listen to a fragment of poetry by Cuban poet Reina Maria Rodriguez, read by Phillip Laprune, accompanied by live music by Wilfrido Terrazas, Boris Acosta and the voice of Mariana Flores Bucio. Afterward, we hear Jaime Loeza introduce us to Jesus Martinez, an immigrant content creator who learned his craft in a cross-border lifestyle. From the The FRONT Arte y Cultura team, we'd like to thank our listeners, friends, and our frequent visitors for your continued support.

In this episode, we meet Kumeyaay flutist Little Wolf after recording our video concert at the gallery. Afterward, we hear from cross-border musician Andrés Corella, who introduces us to his musical projects: Control Caída, Policias y Ladrones, and Parque de Cometas. From the The FRONT Arte y Cultura team, we'd like to thank our listeners, friends, and our frequent visitors for your continued support.

In this episode, we meet Ana Basilio, a feminist poet introduced by our collaborator Marlon PV. And finally, Hector sits down and introduces Tijuana group, Tapabocas From the The FRONT Arte y Cultura team, we'd like to thank our listeners, friends, and our frequent visitors for your continued support.

An extension of Fronterizo Pop “en tu idioma”; Una bola de canciones raras from a range of electronic, indie pop, new wave, & experimental. 00:00 - 1,2,3,4 by Titan 04:03 - No Controles by Ole Ole 07:57 - You Really Got Me by Oingo Boingo 12:24 - Solo Soy una Persona by Mecanografiadme 14:04 - Sol en Venus by Estacion Victoria 17:34 - En el Eden by El Muertho TJ 20:55 - Iguana Wuana by Cita 23:57 - Danza Odulante by Delirios Kronicos

In this episode, we take a look at Grietas del Idioma - a poetry and music event held at the Front in October. Elizabeth also sits down and chats with Nana de Tijuana And finally, a look into Kumeyaay music and traditions with Yinna Aldama From the The FRONT Arte y Cultura team, we'd like to thank our listeners, friends, and our frequent visitors for your continued support. We can't wait to bring you more art, music, and stories from the San Diego-Tijuana region in 2025. See you next year!

Enjoy another Music Mix episode by The FRONT's very own - Hector Castro. Listen to a continuation of Hector's Fronterizo POP, your favorite transborder music playlist Enjoy! To follow along, find the tracklist below: 00:32 Adoro - Bronco 8:39 Tus Ojos - Belanova 11:32 Llama Por Favor - Alejandra Guzman 15:44 En la Ciudad de la Furia - Soda Stereo MTV Unplugged 24:18 Dia de Enero - Shakira 27:02 Para Tu Amor - Juanes 31:00 Trópico de Cáncer - Café Tacvba

This episode is full of segments from our friends and staff at The FRONT Arte y Cultura

In her segment, "Be A Loud Poem", Marlon PV talks to artist, poet, and editor, Martín Rangel Noguez from Pachuca, Mexico

Our director Francisco speaks with Valgur - the sibling musical duo from Oaxaca, Mexico - before their performance at The FRONT gallery

Hector sits down with our friends and founders of SunMoon Studios

We listen to a short snippet of a Pro-Palestine discussion held a...

Enjoy another Music Mix episode by The FRONT's very own - Hector Castro. Listen to a continuation of Hector's Fronterizo POP - this time with a mix to pogo jump down los callejones de Tijuana y San Ysidro - or wherever you are! To follow along, find the tracklist below ---------------------------------------------- Disfruta de otro episodio de Music Mix del mismísimo Hector Castro de The FRONT. Escucha la continuación de Fronterizo POP de Hector, esta vez con una mezcla para bailar por los callejones de Tijuana y San Ysidro - o de donde sea que estés! Para seguir, enc...

This episode of The FRONT Arte y Cultura podcast features segments by staff and friends of the gallery. Elizabeth Baca talks to natalia ventura and Yvette Roman about Cuéntame, a project with local San Ysidro elders as part of the Far South Border North grant. They share their curatorial process, their pieces, and their experience with collaborating with the elders. In our music segment, Hector Castro sits with Marcos Perez about his music journey and the creation of Chakasonica Vinyl Collective. And, introducing a new collaborative segment with Marlon PV, an artist and poet from Tijuana, BC. In this e...

For our second Music Mix episode, our own Hector Castro (FKA Victor) presents another uninterrupted hour of another rendition of "Fronterizo Pop: 90's Mix y otras delicias In his own words: "My DJ mix is another rendition of Fronterizo Pop where I mix spanish speaking songs with others that define a genre of a particular pop era. In this instance, I dive into my 90s mix. Though I was born in the 2000s, I feel that my first formative years were surrounded by the remnants of such an impactful decade. Even in my 20s, I feel I have embraced that...

In this episode of The FRONT Arte y Cultura Podcast: A look into the soft opening of The FRONT Books - our new literature project. Featuring poetry by Marlon PV @marlon.punchdrunk, Shannon English @thedelicatesquash, and Monica Hernandez We also listen to Thomas Perez speak about his impact project "Redesigning border beacons" as part of the World Design Capital 2024 in San Diego and Tijuana. The Front's director Francisco Eme sits down with Marianela de la Hoz, a contemporary artist and painter working primarily with egg tempura paint. She tells us about her journey as an artist and what inspires her...

In this episode, our very own Hector Castro shares an hour of music selections inspired by the unique culture of San Diego and Tijuana's border region. To follow along, find the track list here: :18 - "Canción 187" Juan Gabriel 2:57 - "Welcome to Tijuana" Manu Chao 5:07 - "Claros Son Tus Ojos" Los Moonlights 7:27 - "El Cariño que Perdí" Los Freddy's 10:39 - "Donna" Ritchie Valens 12:58 - "Buenos Dias, Amor" Jóse Jóse 16:31 - "Barco a Venus" Mecano 19:32 - "Bye Bye" Vilma Palma E Vampiros 24:36 - "Gitana" Los Fabulosos Cadillacs 27:40 - "Latino America" Los Prisioneros 31:10 - "Polaris" NORTEC 33:34 - "Chilanga Banda" Cafe...

This episode features interviews and segments by Francisco Eme, Hector Castro, Yinna Aldama, and introducing Elizabeth Baca. We sit down with: Doris Bittar, a visual artist and community activist in San Diego, Eisebelle, a DJ from Tijuana, Paulina Mendez Garcilazo, visual artist and arts worker in Baja California, and a segment by Yinna Aldama: how do you live an indigenous language in danger of disappearing? Thank you to the Mellon Foundation and the San Diego Commission for Arts & Culture for sponsoring this podcast. ------------------ Este episodio presenta entrevistas y segmentos de Francisco Eme, Héctor Castro, Yinna Aldama y la p...

In this packed episode, we hear segments from the team here at The Front Arte y Cultura Gallery: Hector Castro spoke with Enrique Von Borstel, president of Bulldog Productions and Director of Black Box Tijuana, who takes us on a tour of local music and production from the cross-border area. Vania Mercado shares with us about her experience with the DACA program in the United States, an initiative created in 2012 that provides protection against deportations to people even if they are minors. Additionally, this year Casa Familiar celebrated its 50th anniversary of working with the community. Francisco Eme recounts what...

In this packed episode, we hear segments from the team here at The Front Arte y Cultura Gallery:

Hector Castro spoke with Enrique Von Borstel, president of Bulldog Productions and Director of Black Box Tijuana, who takes us on a tour of local music and production from the cross-border area.

Vania Mercado shares with us about her experience with the DACA program in the United States, an initiative created in 2012 that provides protection against deportations to people even if they are minors.

Additionally, this...

In this packed episode, we hear segments from the team here at The Front Arte y Cultura Gallery: Breny Aceituno talks to the people behind Libreria 'Alexandria' @alexandrialibreriacolectiva - a bookstore and reading café in León, Guanajuato. Hector Castro talks to Ophelia @conejiz a.k.a. Wabbit from 'Wabbit Presents' @wabbitpresents about organizing music shows and events in San Diego, diving into the positive impact it has on the community and local music scene. Yinna Aldama speaks about her home of La Huerta and the tale of its origin. Francisco Eme speaks to multimedia artist Mariel Miranda @mariiel.mira, di...

In this episode of The FRONT Arte y Cultura, we listen to our collaborator Yinna Aldama share her perspective and experience with ancestry and its importance within her community. We also talk to Xayn Naz from The Brown Building @thebrownbuildingarts, a trans-led community center for Black + Brown artists and folk in San Diego. He shares his experience in creating a safe space, and the importance of spaces like this existing in communities. Our music feature for this episode is Jackie Mendoza, @jackiemendozaaa, a queer artist from Chula Vista/Tijuana. Follow her on instagram and check out their music. Thank you...

In this episode of The FRONT Arte y Cultura, we talk to Venezuelan director and composer Andrés González following the San Diego symphony's intimate performance at the The FRONT gallery. Our music segment shines the light on San Diego's thriving underground rave scene with an interview with Awkey Sanchez, co-founder of No Expectations And finally. Yinne Aldama's segment featuring a short story by her aunt, "La Historia de los Tres Arboles Sagrados En este episodio de The FRONT Arte y Cultura, hablamos con el director y compositor venezolano Andrés González luego de la presentación intima de la...

In this episode of The FRONT Arte y Cultura, we talk to Venezuelan director and composer Andrés González following the San Diego symphony's intimate performance at the The FRONT gallery.

Our music segment shines the light on San Diego's thriving underground rave scene with an interview with Awkey Sanchez, co-founder of No Expectations.

And finally, Yinna Aldama's segment featuring a short story by her aunt, "La Historia de los Tres Arboles Sagrados.

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En este episodio de The FRONT Arte y Cultura, hablamos co...

In this episode, we interview prominent figures in the San Diego music scene; creator, producer and videographer Xavier Vasquez, and singer, songwriter Kass Rose Gold. Our music feature this episode is Kass Rose Gold. Listen to her music on all audio platforms, and follow her journey on Instagram @kassrosegold Follow our guest Xavier Vasquez and all his projects on Instagram, @x_a_v_a_z Thanks for listening! ------------------------------ En este episodio, entrevistamos a figuras descatadas de la escena musical de San Diego. Xavier Vasquez, quien es productor, creador, y videógrafo. Tambien a cantante y compositora Kass Rose Gold. N...

In this episode, we will take a look into Tijuana's diverse music scene with guest Josemar Gonzalez. Learn about Friendship Park and its importance to our community with Breny Aceituno. And, finally, listen to our collaborator Yinna Aldama talk about what liberty truly means in her segment "La Libertad de Mi Pueblo". Music feature in this episode is local Tijuana band, Parque de Cometas. Thank you to Josemar Gonzalez, Friends of Friendship Park, and our listeners. _________________ En este episodio, echaremos un vistazo a la diversa escena musical de Tijuana con el invitado Josemar González. Aprenderemos sobre el Parque de l...

In this our first episode of 2023, we talk to Pablo Dodero after his concert performance in the gallery as part of The Front's video concert series. We also take a look into the Bésame Mucho Concert Festival during our music segment. And in continuation with our new segment, Yinna Aldama speaks to friends about their experience being indigenous youth within both their communities and the city.

Our music feature this episode is from Rabbitlight's new album, 'Volátil'.

Thank you to Pablo Dodero, Joel and Jaziel Cota Gonzalez, and our li...

This episode marks the beginning of a new season for The Front Arte y Cultura's podcast. We talk about our latest exhibition 'Our Ancestor's Dream' with curator Karla Garcia-Perez, visit participating artist Eva Salazar as she tells us about her creations featured in the exhibition.

We also introduce a new segment with collaborator Yinna Dalila Aldima Muñoz, where she will take us through various topics and issues surrounding the Kumeyaay community in Baja California.

Our music feature this episode is from a vinyl record out of Karla Garcia's collection, titled...

In this episode, we highlight art, people and music from the San Diego/Tijuana region. We talked to artist Armando De la Torre about his project with SD Park Social, musician Kathia Ruda from Ensenada about her ocean inspired music, and locals on the Imperial Beach Pier about their favorite pastimes. This episode was made possible by general support from NALAC.

In this episode, we highlight art, people and music from the San Diego/Tijuana region. We talked to artist Armando De la Torre about his project with SD Park Social, musician Kathia Ruda from Ensenada about her ocean inspired music, and locals on the Imperial Beach Pier about their favorite pastimes. This episode was made possible by general support from NALAC.

In this episode, we highlight art, people and music from the San Diego/Tijuana region. We talked to artist Armando De la Torre about his project with SD Park Social, musician Kathia Ruda from Ensenada about her ocean inspired music, and locals on the Imperial Beach Pier about their favorite pastimes. This episode was made possible by general support from NALAC.

In this episode, we speak with community music teacher Henry Aponte on the importance of education and its effect to improve our community. We listen to Las Zapatistas introduce themselves, whilst also hearing their upcoming live session. San Ysidro Skater Kids also tell us about their origins, and what their next chapter has in store. Our music feature for this episode is Las Lunas De Galio, a tijuana pop-rock group. This episode was made possible by general support from NALAC.

In this episode, we speak with community music teacher Henry Aponte on the importance of education and its effect to improve our community. We listen to Las Zapatistas introduce themselves, whilst also hearing their upcoming live session. San Ysidro Skater Kids also tell us about their origins, and what their next chapter has in store. Our music feature for this episode is Las Lunas De Galio, a tijuana pop-rock group. This episode was made possible by general support from NALAC.