Nuestras Historias RSS feed for KCPT Kansas City Public Television programming.http://cove.kcpt.org/en-ushttp://cove.kcpt.org/Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:55:31 -0400Sat, 31 Jul 2010 20:55:31 -0400http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1300186085/Focuses on the Latin Pop explosion of the turn of the century and the success of artists like Ricky Martin, Gloria Estefan and Shakira in the English-language market. As studios concentrate on star-driven Pop, Latino youth gravitate toward urban fusions -- Spanish Rap and Reggaeton, as well as Rock en Espanol.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1300186085/Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:20:22 -0700Performing ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicIn the 1990s, Latin Pop dominated the music world. Now Reggaeton rules the dance floor.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1300181659/Mexican-Americans in CA, TX and across the Southwest create their own distinct musical voices during the second half of the 20th century. Their music would play an important role in the struggle for Chicano civil rights and ultimately propel them from the barrio to the national stage.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1300181659/Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:41:09 -0700Performing ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicMexican-Americans have always been part of the USA, and their music tells a unique story.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1296778877/The program celebrates Hispanic musical heritage and includes performances by Marc Anthony, Jimmy Smits, Gloria Estefan, Jose Feliciano, George Lopez, Thalia, Tito "El Bambino", the Bachata music group Aventura, and the Chicano rock band Los Lobos, with Sheila E. as the musical director.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1296778877/Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:17:44 -0700Performing ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicThe President and First Lady host a celebration of Latin musictv-gPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1296497996/Watch the web exclusive of Aventura's "Su Veneno," with an introduction by George Lopez.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1296497996/Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:18:56 -0700Performing ArtsPerforming Arts/ComedyPerforming Arts/DancePerforming Arts/DramaPerforming Arts/MusicPerforming Arts/OperaPerforming Arts/Spoken WordPerforming Arts/TheaterThe Bronx-based Bachata group performs.nrPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/ComedyPerforming Arts/DancePerforming Arts/DramaPerforming Arts/MusicPerforming Arts/OperaPerforming Arts/Spoken WordPerforming Arts/Theaterhttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1293768029/En el segundo episodio, puertoriqueños y otros latinos en Nueva York reinventan el Son cubano y la Plena puertorriqueña, agregándoles elementos de Soul y Jazz, y crean Salsa, que se vuelve el rítmo que identifica a los latinos por todo el mundo.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1293768029/Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:59:50 -0700HistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicEl ritmo y estilo de la salsa surgió de los barrios de Nueva York y conquistó al mundo.nrHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1293757593/Puerto Ricans and other Latinos in New York reinvent the Cuban Son and the Puerto Rican Plena, adding elements from Soul and Jazz to create Salsa, which becomes a defining rhythm for Latinos the world over.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1293757593/Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:46:16 -0700HistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicBorn in the barrios of New York, Salsa's sound and style conquered the Latin music world.nrHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1293768010/El primer episodio investiga el nacimiento de Latin Jazz y la explosión del Mambo y Cha-Cha-Chá que recorren los Estados Unidos de costa a costa. La música Latina se infiltra dentro de R&B y Rock and Roll durante los años 1960s.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1293768010/Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:59:52 -0700HistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicInvestiga el nacimiento de Latin Jazz y la explosión del Mambo que recorren los EE.UU.nrHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1293753375/Traces the rise of Latin Jazz and the explosion of the Mambo and the Cha Cha Chá as they sweep the US from East to West. Latin Music infiltrates R&B and Rock and Roll through the 1960s.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1293753375/Tue, 13 Oct 2009 02:36:46 -0700HistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicStarting in the USA with Latin Jazz and Mambo madness, Latin sounds spread to R&B and RocknrHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1282490446/Music duo describe the challenge of getting non Spanish speaking people to appreciate their music.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1282490446/Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:49:27 -0700Music duo describe the challenge of Spanish music on the international stage.nrmusichttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1192308777/Music icon Carlos Santana talks about being the first rock act to take up residency in Las Vegas.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1192308777/Thu, 23 Jul 2009 06:14:51 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Arts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/MusicCarlos Santana talks about being the first rock act to take up residency in Las Vegas.nrLas Vegas, rock and rollNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Arts & EntertainmentPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Musichttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1185040258/San Antonio Missions: Keeping History Alive centers on San Antonio Missions National Historical Park. A thriving hub for the city's Latino community, the park hosts Spanish and English language masses throughout the week, celebrates traditional Hispanic festivals year-round, and educates more than 50,000 school children annually about our nation's Hispanic heritage.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1185040258/Wed, 5 Aug 2009 09:23:16 -0700Nature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/EnvironmentNature & Environment/Humans & NatureSan Antonio Missions: Keeping History AlivenrNature & EnvironmentNature & Environment/EnvironmentNature & Environment/Humans & Naturehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1171001273/NOW travels to Texas to meet border families who fear losing their property, their safety, and their way of life. Many question if the U.S.-Mexico border fence can keep people from sneaking in at all. An even greater worry may be the virtual fence the Obama administration is planning for the remaining 1,300 miles of border, at an estimated cost of nearly $7 billion.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1171001273/Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:23:25 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/National SecurityNews & Public Affairs/Social IssuesAre private contractors making billions on a fence that won't even work?eborder fence, Illegal immigrationNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/National SecurityNews & Public Affairs/Social Issueshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1161123010/Hilda Solis explains the administration's new community service program and addresses whether the resources exist to turn around the unemployment picture on a large scale.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1161123010/Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:10:35 -0700CultureCulture/CareerCulture/CommunitiesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EducationNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentU.S. Secretary of Labor explains the administration's new community service program.eEconomic Stimulus, unemployment, jobsCultureCulture/CareerCulture/CommunitiesNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Business & EconomyNews & Public Affairs/EducationNews & Public Affairs/Governmenthttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1150315379/AMERICAN EXPERIENCE presents Roberto Clemente. Born in Puerto Rico, Clemente was an exceptional baseball player and humanitarian whose career sheds light on larger issues of immigration, civil rights and cultural change. He would die in a tragic plane crash in 1972. Interviewees include authors David Maraniss and George F. Will, Clemente's wife Vera, and Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1150315379/Tue, 16 Jun 2009 06:26:03 -0700CultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesCulture/Sports & RecreationCulture/TravelCulture/TV & RadioHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Sports & FitnessHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/BiographiesHistory/The AmericasHistory/United StatesHistory/WorldNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/SportsRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United StatesThe exceptional life and career of Puerto Rican baseball star Roberto Clemente.tv-pgCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesCulture/Sports & RecreationCulture/TravelCulture/TV & RadioHealth & WellnessHealth & Wellness/Sports & FitnessHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/BiographiesHistory/The AmericasHistory/United StatesHistory/WorldNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/SportsRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United Stateshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1138695830/Cesar Perales, president of LatinoJustice PRLDEF, weighs in on the selection of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1138695830/Tue, 2 Jun 2009 19:40:15 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal JusticeCesar Perales weighs in on the selection of Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor.eSupreme Court, Law and LegislationNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/GovernmentNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal Justicehttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/995674817/Season 3: Episode 3http://cove.kcpt.org/video/995674817/Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:39:23 -0700ScienceScience/BiologyScience/PhysicsScience/ProfilesSeason 3: Episode 3tv-gMexico, paleontology, NASA, evolution, War, Disease, Illegal Aliens, Iraq, CancerScienceScience/BiologyScience/PhysicsScience/Profileshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1092331033/In a joint project with The New York Times, correspondent Lowell Bergman investigates the business of human smuggling across the busy ports of entry between Mexico and the United States.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1092331033/Wed, 22 Apr 2009 07:14:43 -0700News & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Human RightsNews & Public Affairs/InternationalNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal JusticeNews & Public Affairs/Social IssuesIn Tijuana, masses try to cross illegally every day with the help of organized smugglers.eNews & Public AffairsNews & Public Affairs/Human RightsNews & Public Affairs/InternationalNews & Public Affairs/Law & Criminal JusticeNews & Public Affairs/Social Issueshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/980048895/The story behind the centuries-long decipherment of ancient Maya hieroglyphs.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/980048895/Sat, 14 Mar 2009 15:42:32 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/WritingCultureHistoryHistory/The AmericasHistory/WorldScienceScience/Archaeology & AnthropologyThe story behind the centuries-long decipherment of ancient Maya hieroglyphs.tv-pgancient, Central America, civilization, decipher, decode, glyph, inscription, language, Maya, MexicoArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/WritingCultureHistoryHistory/The AmericasHistory/WorldScienceScience/Archaeology & Anthropologyhttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246887844/Americas Inca Root presents a humorous history of America's favorite tuber - the potato. This 60-second video uses animation, live action, archival footage, and computer animation to tell the food's wild history. Produced by Alex Rivera.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246887844/Wed, 9 Sep 2009 19:10:41 -0700CultureCulture/Food & DiningHistoryHistory/17th CenturyHistory/EuropeHistory/The AmericasHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/EuropeRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United StatesWatch the humorous history of America's favorite tuber - the potato.nrCultureCulture/Food & DiningHistoryHistory/17th CenturyHistory/EuropeHistory/The AmericasHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/EuropeRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United Stateshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246811998/Watch a playful look at the traditional serenata, where a man brings music to his beloved's window to show his love and admiration. The viewer doesn't realize that the serenade is happening in modern times, in a cosmopolitan city, where the lady of this man's desires looks down from her window on a sky scraper. Produced by Felipe Galindo.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246811998/Wed, 9 Sep 2009 19:16:17 -0700CultureCulture/CommunitiesHistoryHistory/The AmericasRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/Middle EastRegion/North AmericaA playful look at the serenata, where a man brings music to his beloved's window.nrCultureCulture/CommunitiesHistoryHistory/The AmericasRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/Middle EastRegion/North Americahttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246542442/A person wonders if their new neighbor may be Latino, because the neighbor does not fit the common stereotype. He asks a popular newscaster, and she goes out to investigate what signs demonstrate the Latinness of this person. Produced by Jorge A. Aguirre.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246542442/Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:59:20 -0700CultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/IdentityCulture/People & ProfilesRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United StatesA light humorous view at what a Latino neighbor may look like.nrCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/IdentityCulture/People & ProfilesRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United Stateshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246558583/Watch a character portrayal of Emma Tenayuca La Pasionaria, leader of the striking pecan-shellers in 1939 Texas. Voiceovers tell details about Tenayuca's story and her struggles to bring the group justice. Produced by Veronica J. Cavazos.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246558583/Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:00:24 -0700CultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/The AmericasHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United StatesVideo profile of Emma Tenayuca, the leader of the striking pecan-shellers in 1939 Texas.nrCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/20th & 21st CenturiesHistory/The AmericasHistory/United StatesRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United Stateshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246563580/Two performance artists deliver a searing critique of Latino media imagery by reciting a litany of stereotypes in spoken-word poetry. Produced by Bernardo Ruiz.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246563580/Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:01:48 -0700Arts & LiteratureArts & Literature/PoetryCinemaCinema/CriticismCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/IdentityCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Spoken WordTwo performance artists deliver a searing spoken-word critique of Latino media imagery.nrArts & LiteratureArts & Literature/PoetryCinemaCinema/CriticismCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/IdentityCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/Spoken Wordhttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246890343/Learn about the history of Las Carpas, Mexican tent shows. Find out how the performances continue to influence present day theater. The exhibit of Las Carpas at the Hertzberg Circus Museum in San Antonio, Texas, serves as the backdrop for this video. Produced by Manuel Ray Garcia.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246890343/Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:15:40 -0700CinemaCinema/Actors & DirectorsCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/The AmericasPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/ComedyPerforming Arts/MusicPerforming Arts/TheaterLearn how Las Carpas, Mexican tent shows continue to influence present-day theater.nrCinemaCinema/Actors & DirectorsCultureCulture/People & ProfilesHistoryHistory/The AmericasPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/ComedyPerforming Arts/MusicPerforming Arts/Theaterhttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246883027/Woman With Earrings highlights the work of Latino choreographer Francisco Martinez. It's a 60-second adaptation from his 2000, Horton Award-winning piece, Miniatures. Produced by Rachel M. Perez.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246883027/Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:19:02 -0700CultureHistoryPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/DanceRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United StatesWatch a 60-second highlight of Latino choreographer, Francisco Martinez's work.nrCultureHistoryPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/DanceRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United Stateshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246880174/Follow the success stories of four women who were once teen mothers, including the videos producer/director, Dora Pena. It encourages young women to not give up on their dreams. Produced by Dora Pena.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246880174/Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:30:41 -0700CinemaCinema/Actors & DirectorsCultureCulture/CareerCulture/People & ProfilesWatch success stories of four women who were once teen mothers.nrCinemaCinema/Actors & DirectorsCultureCulture/CareerCulture/People & Profileshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246806834/A character driven story about a grandmother who is losing her hearing, but as she cooks salsa, she begins to imagine the sounds around her become a song. Grandma builds a youthful energetic melody with each click of the fork or sizzle from her grill building up to a climactic clang. Produced by Cristina Ibarra.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246806834/Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:33:16 -0700CultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/DanceRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United StatesWatch the story about a youthful grandmother who despite her hearing loss can still dance.nrCultureCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesPerforming ArtsPerforming Arts/DanceRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United Stateshttp://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246810969/Watch a short biography of Latina pioneer Ellen Ochoa. The piece deals with her voyage from a child growing up in La Meza California, to her current position as the first Latina astronaut. Produced by Rosemary Contreras.http://cove.kcpt.org/video/1246810969/Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:37:16 -0700CultureCulture/CareerCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United StatesScienceScience/Astronomy & SpaceWatch a short biography of the first Latina astronaut, Ellen Ochoa.nrCultureCulture/CareerCulture/CommunitiesCulture/People & ProfilesRegionRegion/Latin AmericaRegion/North AmericaRegion/United StatesScienceScience/Astronomy & Space