Every week, La Alternativa delivers the very best from the Latin alternative scene by curating a blend of emerging and established artists within the Latin diaspora, while providing a platform to champion our growing local music scene. Listen on demand here and on 88Nine from 10-11 p.m. every Wednesday.
For this episode, we were excited to welcome guest host Ceci Tejeda, a Milwaukee-based visual artist who uses cartoneria — a unique and traditional papier-mâché technique — to create alebrijes and large-sized pieces to support various social-justice movements and activism.
Tejeda’s family roots extend from Michoacán, Mexico, and the Purépecha blood in her veins runs deep. In our conversation, we talked a lot about how her indigenous culture has played — and continues to play — a significant role in her life. We also discussed her current project titled “Conectando Memorias” (a collaboration with her brother Samuel), migration and how to get involved in upcoming events.
Episode playlist
- Ana Tijoux, “Creo En Ti”
- Nitty Scott, “La Diaspora” ft Zap Mama
- Marion Raw, “ADIOS”
- Jorge Drexler, “Movimiento”
- Silvana Estrada, “Dime”
- iLe, “Amor de la calle”
- Maldita Vecindad y Los Hijos del Quinto Patio, “Mojado”
- Mon Laferte & Conociendo Rusia, “Esto Es Amor”
- Evelyn Cornejo, “La chusma inconsiente (feat. Juan Ayala)”
- Danny Polo, “Besties”
- Calle 13, “Latinoamerica (feat. Toto La Momposina, Susana Baca and Maria Rita)”
