Kultivating Kapwa: Conversations with Community, Episode 2.19
"Re-membering the Path of Creation, Rooted in Relation"
In this episode, we are joined by Diyan Valencia and Nicanor Evans. We discuss how their relationships to and presence within community has shifted since the pandemic, what they are creating now, how their paths have changed since they began, and more.
Diyan "BukoBomba" Valencia is tawo of Bikolano ancestry, and was born and raised on Tongva territory from the hood of Historic Filipinotown, L.A. As a d.i.y. multi-media artist, crystal ball solar pyromaniac, musician to community organizer, their work uses creativity as a way of finding freedom from inner pains and colonial traumas. Their creations are intended to empower, activate, inspire, heal and connect us to our roots, our ancestors, and one another as kapwa.
Nicanor Evans is Tagalog na Bulakenyong Ilonggo, and is a descendant of Evangelista Angeles Estudillo Sarmiento Doma Obispo. He is an aspiring multi-media artist who receives his inspiration by learning about his ancestral roots and their sacred arts and practices. He creates visual arts, music, and film to express his connection with the divine.
*Please note that this episode contains brief instances of profanity.*
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Hosted by Jana Lynne Umipig//
Produced by Olivia Sawi//
Co-Produced by Annie Aarons-Sawi//
Music by AstraLogik
