Welcome back to the Metropolitan Culture Corner! This month, we interview journalist and world traveler Alicia Escribano.
Immersed in the world of radio and television since she was 17, she has since developed an extensive career in various media outlets. She is known for hosting television and radio cultural programs, such as her long-running interview program Barcelonautes on 25TV, reporting on everything from political debates to cultural showcases and more.
And Alicia is known not only for her reporting on the local scene, but also for bringing stories from around the world to Barcelona through Barcelonautes. As the tagline goes on her travel blog: You think you're going to make a journey. But the journey makes you. She’s an example of how where we go in life shapes who we are, and how opening yourself up to new experiences makes life that much richer.
Last month, we interviewed bluesman, painter, and sculptor Richard White. Richard was born in Philadelphia, and he toured all over the U.S. and Europe before finally making Tarragona his home. Richard has become a fixture in the Catalan blues scene, and has played a major role in organizing independent blues festivals in Tarragona, as well as continuing to perform as an independent touring artist. He is also a painter and sculptor with international exhibitions to his credit, and his work—both visual and musical—is known for combining satire, social commentary and a deep love of storytelling.
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