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NPR Despite the economic and political turmoil in his native country, world-famous conductor Gustavo Dudamel has long refrained from taking any public stances — until today. His plea comes after more deadly anti-government protests in Venezuela.
Gustavo Dudamel Addresses Venezuela's Leaders: 'Enough Is Enough'
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Long reticent to address the turmoil in his native country, conductor Gustavo Dudamel posted a lengthy open letter to the Venezuelan president and government today.
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Refinery29 Meet Gustavo — an undocumented immigrant fighting to pay for college with no access to financial aid. http://r29.co/2eDUkrM
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The Economist The donation—of 102 paintings and sculptures—comes from Patricia Phelps de Cisneros and her husband, Gustavo Cisneros. It will increase MoMA The Museum of Modern Art's Latin American paintings and sculpture by as much as 50%
An important gift will transform MoMA’s holdings of Latin American art
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As well as 102 artworks, the donation includes a new research centre in Manhattan
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The New York Times NYT reporters Jenny Medina and Adam Nagourney are live with Gustavo Arellano to talk about the rising power of Latino voters.
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We’re in Santa Ana to discuss the rising power of Latino communities in the U.S. with Gustavo Arellano, the author of the "Ask a Mexican” column in Orange County Weekly. All 7 members of the city council are Latino in Santa Ana, which is about 78 Read more ... % Latino overall. If you have questions for Gustavo, leave them in the comments and NYT reporters Jenny Medina and Adam Nagourney will ask them.
113 months ago
Jezebel "The feminism that people see today is from a white feminist mirror" - Sandra Cisneros
A Chat With Sandra Cisneros, Beloved Author & Patron Saint of Chingonas
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For Latinas of Mexican descent, a few women have reached saint-like status. There’s Selena, obviously, but for the bookish among us, Sandra Cisneros is the Patron Saint of Chingonas. Widely known as the author of The House on Mango Street, which te Read more ... lls the story of Esperanza Cordero, a young Mexican…
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NPR Cisneros did things that were unheard for a woman in her family, like leaving home before she was married. But she found ways in her independent life to honor those she loved.
"My father was a craftsman, and I'm a craftsperson, too. ... I think my Read more ... father, as a tapiceros, an upholsterer, taught me a lot about mastering craft and taking the time to make something well if your name was going to be put on it.
"And, you know, I always admired that my father had this little business card that said "Cisneros Upholstery: Custom Quality Furniture." And my dream was to have a card that said: "Sandra Cisneros, Writer. Custom Quality Work."
"And I finally did it ... I showed it to my dad. And he was so — he looked like he was going to cry when he saw it."
Sandra Cisneros Crosses Borders And Boundaries In 'A House Of My Own'
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The author's new memoir collects three decades worth of her journeys in search of a sense of home. "I guess I didn't realize I was gonna be crossing borders my whole life," she says.
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Los Angeles Times Entertainment Why has LA Phil music and artistic director Gustavo Dudamel avoided discussing the subject of politics in his native Venezuela? Find out in this editorial he wrote in the Los Angeles Times >>
Gustavo Dudamel makes his case for keeping quiet on Venezuelan politics
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As the Los Angeles Philharmonic prepares for its season-opening gala concert on Tuesday at Walt Disney Concert Hall , music director Gustavo Dudamel...
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Los Angeles Times Entertainment Gustavo Dudamel can't stop talking about having just conducted Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony in Caracas with a newly organized youth orchestra. "For me," he insists, "it's all about the children. Working with the children is incredible. You also can Read more ... see the intellectual perception they can have."
For Gustavo Dudamel, El Sistema remains a source of joy and hope
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Gustavo Dudamel's two-week stint at the Hollywood Bowl, which ends with a Mozart program on July 30, will be the culmination of his sixth season as music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. This summer is also the 10th anniversary of his U.S. c Read more ... onducting debut at the Bowl. He's familiar.
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Los Angeles Times Entertainment The LA Phil has extended conductor Gustavo Dudamel's contract until mid-2022, effectively taking him off the table as a plausible option for the New York Philharmonic, where Alan Gilbert is due to step down from his position as music director in 2017 Read more ... .
Gustavo Dudamel's contract with LA Phil extended 3 years to 2022
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If there was any risk that New York City would sing a siren's song to Gustavo Dudamel, the Los Angeles Philharmonic appears to have sailed safely past.
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Los Angeles Times Entertainment LA Phil music director Gustavo Dudamel and his wife are divorcing.
Gustavo Dudamel and wife file for divorce
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Gustavo Dudamel, the music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic , and his wife, Eloisa Maturén, are seeking a divorce, according to documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court.
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