El Ganzo Podcast

Episode 16 of El Ganzo Podcast welcomes the multi-talented Tom Rothrock, a recording artist, producer, and owner of the iconic Bong Load Custom Records. Tom's incredible journey in music includes collaborations with legends like Beck, Elliott Smith, and James Blunt. From co-producing Beck's "Loser" to composing the music for films like Collateral, his impact is profound. Rothrock's residency at El Ganzo in July, where he worked with Plastilina Mosh, adds another chapter to his illustrious career!

Dive into Episode 15 of Ganzo Podcast as we sit down with the talented multidisciplinary artist, Helena Garza . She embarked on her artistic journey in classical music and visual arts. 

Explore Helena's captivating journey, marked by recognition in prestigious competitions such as the XIX Tamayo Biennial, National Meeting of Young Art, Currents New Media, Tlaxcala Visual Arts Award, and the Yucatan Biennial. Join us for an insightful conversation on art, technology, and the boundless creativity that defines Helena Garza's unique vision.

In this episode we sit with  Megan Kinney. 

In this episode we sit with  American singer, producer, songwriter, arranger, audio engineer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist, Mayer Hawthorne. He has released four full-length albums, one of which earned him a Grammy nomination. In addition to handling the lion’s share of production across his vast catalog, he also played every instrument on every album and penned every song. His writing pulls from his life and observations; his heartache and joy. Sometimes it’s funky, other times he’s vulnerable and sincere. It’s the soundtrack to long relationships and tough breakups. Whether you’re shopping for groceries, on a dinner date, on the dancefloor, or in the bedroom, Hawthorne’s music is the mood.

In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with Mexican artist Hugo Robledo. 

We embark on a journey through his intricate and fascinating mind, exploring his unique approach to spatial construction through the medium of painting. With a keen focus on geometric precision, Robledo masterfully weaves together canvases that transport us to realms of possibility, where illusion and abstraction reign.

Don't miss the opportunity to see his mural at  The Rooftop!

In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with Lithuanian band

Planeta Polar.  The colorful trio radiating pure carnival vibes. Described by the band's frontman as “more of a cosmic parrot than a flying dolphin”, this delightful collection of highly danceable songs contains plenty of surprises for fans of Latin music. Along with the traditional accordion, percussion and guitars, Planeta Polar adds the absurd sense of humor which can only be found in the heads of three Lithuanian guys who one day decided to sing in Spanish and make their own hats. 

In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with Mexican artist Allan Villavicencio. He thinks of the pictorial process as a metabolism in constant transformation, which he develops through paints and ensembles of multiple materials. He challenges the familiarity of our everyday environments with deliberate visual illusions that give the impression of being transformed at the precise moment of encounter with his work. Join in on the conversation and discover his project FUEGO, a space based in Mexico City dedicated to the promotion and exhibition of contemporary painting practices.

In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with multidisciplinary artist Rachel Hellmann. Her work is influenced by the science of perception and by architectural space, specifically by the moments experienced within an inhabited space, such as the visual tension when the eye travels to two corners coming together or the ephemera of light reflected off a window. Join in on the conversation where art becomes an intuitive experience, encouraging movement and contemplation.

In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with multi-disciplinary American artist Shelley Kensler. Themes of her work revolve around nature and spirit, self-identities and exposing subconscious terrain. Her pieces create portals of catharsis for the viewer and offer designs of restoration and protection. Join the conversation as Shelly talks about the variations of the style and mediums present in her art.

In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with Portuguese musician, composer, arranger and producer, Bruno Pernadas. He came to El Ganzo as Musician in Residence, playing a live show at SPACE X-MAS in San José del Cabo. He works with different bands such as; Minta and The Brook Trout, Suzie's Velvet, The Sun Ra project (as leader and arranger) and Montanhas Azuis alongside Norberto Lobo and Marco Franco.