Welcome back to the Metropolitan Culture Corner!
This month, we interview creative artisan Silvia “Toty” Marchissio. Originally from Argentina, she and her partner Sebastian have established themselves on the local artists and crafts scene with their innovative designs for one-of-a-kind purses, wallets, and much more—all made from recycled materials. You can catch them at local artisan markets year-round.
Last month, in our first interview of 2026, we spoke with journalist Nando Cruz. Cruz has been a music journalist since the late 1980s. He has contributed to everything from specialty music magazines (Popular 1, Rockdelux), to mainstream newspapers (El Diaro, El Periodico) and from regional television programs to local radio broadcasts. In recent years, he has become famous for his passion for shining the light on musical realities marginalized by mainstream culture and media. He is also the author of half a dozen books, the most recent of which is titled Microfestivales, Y Otros Escenarios Posibles. His work explores how culture unites a community, and why there’s no substitute for homegrown art, and how it can function almost as medicine for society.
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