Guevara, Rubén; Siqueiros, Francesco X. (friend, friend). East L.A. Public Library, 2010-02-28T12:30:00
Interview Description
Rubén Guevara, 67, talks to his friend and fellow artist Francesco Siqueiros about his artistic vision and philosophy and his influences.
2:20 RG talks about his inspiration to create an Angeleno culture that recognizes Los Angeles' multi-culturalism.
13:30 RG discusses the integration of sexual healing and sexual themes into his music, talks about his inspiration for doing so.
16:16 RG talks about "Funkahuatl, "so called "Undiscovered Aztec god of funk, "the persona he has created through which he has made his new album.
26:04 RG discusses his musical influences, which include Mexican traditional music learned from his father, soul, du-op sounds, and Little Richard.
33:50 RG discusses his mantra of "building his own roads, "based on advice he received from Frank Zappa.
38:35 RG expresses admiration towards FS for the way he has dealt with his illness.
Dates
- Creation: 2010-02-28T12:30:00
Topical
- Artistic beliefs, Artistic vision, Chicano, Chicano culture
- Coming Of Age
- Community Businesses
- Community Organizations
- Connections With The Famous
- Instrument Playing
- Occupational Traditions
- Painting
- Singing
- Workday Life
- anecdotes (humorous but true stories)
- college
- community worthies
- craft, skills, and procedures
- family naming and nicknames
- illness
- influential people
- performing arts
- personal experiences
- political beliefs and practices
- social beliefs and practices
Repository Details
Part of the Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Repository
2300 Red River Street
Austin Texas 78712 United States
(512) 495-4578
bensonspecialcollections@austin.utexas.edu