Author Juan Garcia Juan Garcia is a producer at KUT and co-hosts the “Austin Cultura” radio show along with Austin Vida Editor & Publisher Nancy Flores. Juan's Latest Articles Iconic Frida Kahlo Self-Portrait Returns Home to Austin By Juan Garcia ● Cultura ● August 19, 2025 View "Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird" at the Harry Ransom Center from August through early January 2026. Austin band Los Desechos try to raise the dead with their new cumbia LP By Juan Garcia ● Cultura ● July 15, 2025 "Cumbias Levantamuertos" brings nostalgic vibe for a new generation of music lovers. Founder of Black Austin Tours gained a new appreciation for Juneteenth in Panama By Juan Garcia ● Cultura ● June 12, 2025 Javier Wallace shines a light on Afro-Latinidad and its connection to Juneteenth celebrations in Texas. Cine Las Americas International Film Festival launches conference, features trailblazing film producer Elizabeth Avellán By Juan Garcia ● Cultura ● May 8, 2025 The 27th annual Cine Las Americas Film Festival opens May 14 with a screening of "Take it Away," celebrating the life and impact of syndicated music variety show host Johnny Canales. Like his idol Selena, this Austin musician learned Spanish through listening to music By Juan Garcia ● Cultura ● April 16, 2025 The legacy of Selena Quintanilla continues to inspire even 30 years after her death. Find out how her music has helped Austin students learn Spanish. Austin’s Brazilian music scene is flourishing. Musician Paula Maya says nobody’s talking about it. By Juan Garcia ● Cultura ● March 25, 2025 Monthly Bossa Nova residency at the Sahara Lounge helps world music shine in Austin. Austin muralist Raúl Valdez keeps having his work torn down, but one has stood the test of time By Juan Garcia ● Cultura ● February 12, 2025 At least one demolished Raúl Valdez mural expected to make a comeback.