The Front Arte Cultura

By Casa Familiar - The FRONT

A podcast about the arts and culture from the San Ysidro border region. We are an art gallery located right by the most transited international border in the world: The San Diego/ Tijuana Border. Lis... more

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The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.

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July 31, 2026 The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 46
On this episode...
For our music segment, we talk to Chris Cohen - an American singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist from Los Angeles, Ca. Following his return from his hiatus, we catch up on new releases and talk about his upcoming show at our venue El Salón Theatre in September.
Presenting a new collaborative segment, Metztli Carbajal introduces the San Ysidro Archive, a living repository for San Ysidro’s countercultural history. In dialogue with community members’ hopes for San Ysidro, she emphasizes that actioning these hopes requires an analysis of San Ysidro’s Annexation and its environmental aftermath.
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27min
June 26, 2026 The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 45
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
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24min
June 18, 2026 The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 44
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
Sitoë Thiam is a fiber artist and mechanical engineer with a love for sustainability, intuitive design, fashion, and foraging. We were first introduced to Sitoë and her work this last spring when she was a participating artist in our 19th annual Dia de la Mujer exhibition Exquisite Potential: Surviving the 21st Century through Surreal Metamorphosis. She tells us about her studio practice, her piece at Exquisite Potential, and her work with N-girl collective.
Instagram: @unknotshop / @ngirlscollective
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¿Es posible imaginar un futuro ecológico mientras se crea arte contemporáneo? Conversamos con Laura Estela Huerta —artista, ceramista y diseñadora industrial originaria de Tecate, Baja California— sobre su exposición más reciente, "We Must Imagine It", en el Institute of Contemporary Art de Encinitas.
Instagram: @stellamohr / @matiz.mx
Deleon.Nox es un artista emergente de hip-hop y R&B conocido por su voz suave, su narrativa melódica y sus colaboraciones con artistas independientes de la escena musical urbana contemporánea. Su música fusiona profundidad emocional, producción moderna y una composición versátil, creando un sonido que tiende un puente entre el rap y las influencias del R&B con "soulful".
Instagram: @deleon.nox
Sitoë Thiam es una artista textil e ingeniera mecánica apasionada por la sostenibilidad, el diseño intuitivo, la moda y la recolección de recursos naturales. Conocimos a Sitoë y su obra la primavera pasada, cuando participó en nuestra 19.ª exposición anual del Día de la Mujer, titulada *Exquisite Potential: Surviving the 21st Century through Surreal Metamorphosis*. Ella nos habla sobre su trabajo en el estudio, la pieza que presentó en dicha exposición y su labor con el colectivo N-girl.
Instagram: @unknotshop / @ngirlscollective
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33min
May 19, 2026 The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 43
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.
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28min
April 02, 2026 The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 42
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 listeners and supporters, we hope you’ve enjoyed listening to these episodes just as much as we’ve enjoyed making them.
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33min
February 04, 2026 The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 41
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.
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32min
December 24, 2025 The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 40
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!
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40min
November 19, 2025 The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 39
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 PhD in Spanish Language and Literature at the University of Buffalo in New York
Follow our guests:
Nanzi Muro https://www.instagram.com/clements_photography_photos/
Ceci Bastida https://www.instagram.com/cecibastida/
Diego Espíritu https://www.instagram.com/diego___espiritu/
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47min
October 11, 2025 The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 38
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.
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46min
September 10, 2025 The FRONT Arte y Cultura Episode 37
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 and all materials included!
Every Wednesdays, join Mely Barragan in a collage workshop
On September 4th, we host Ambulante 2025 in their screening of Yintah - a documentary about the resilience of indigenous people against the Canadian government
September 13th isn't only the last day to view our current exhibition Infinite Rivers, its also Sidro Saturdays! Join us from 12p-5p in the heart of San Ysidro
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46min

FAQs about The Front Arte Cultura:

How many episodes does The Front Arte Cultura have?

The podcast currently has 51 episodes available.