THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: SAL BALDENEGRO ON “HYPOCRITES CHASING WINDMILLS,” JOHN VALADEZ ON IMAGERY IN HIS PHOTO REALISTIC ART, LIZ GONZALEZ READS “DANCING IN THE SANTA ANA WINDS” AND LOUIE PEREZ ON HIS BOOK “GOOD MORNING AZTLÁN.”
This week on Latinopia Sal Baldenegro takes along look at the right-wing so-called “war on Christmas,” its pernicious origins and hypocritical present. Real insight into an over-the-top controversy. And Latinopia interviews acclaimed muralist John Valadez, one of the founders of the Chicano art movement, on his powerful imagery and photo realistic art technique. Real cool stuff! Also this week, poet and author Liz Gonzalez reads from her poetry collection, “Dancing in the Santa Ana Winds.” And don’t miss musician, song writer and author Louie Perez being interviewed about his new book “Good Morning Aztlán.” This is an amazing book that includes poetry, songs, and original art work by Louie. As an added feature to the book, Louie has invited his friends to perform readings and songs base don his original writings. These songs and recitations are available for free on the Latinopia podcast: http://latinopia.com/category/podcasts/louie-perezs-good-morning-aztlan/