Bocona: All Things Dominican
A podcast that amplifies, uplifts, centers, and empowers Dominican voices.
Episodes
16 episodes
¡Japi San Guibin!
Thanksgiving and Art with Comején Prints artist, César Peña. Also, should Dominicans on the Island even be celebrating Thanksgiving, especially when other Dominican traditions are disappearing?
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Episode 16
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54:33
Bochinchando
Have a Happy Fall Semester 2022, Pichones! Kari and Luana catch up. Rubirosa and Queen Elizabeth, Tokischa collaborates with Madonna, and a rifa sponsored by Team Dominican.
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Episode 15
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57:39
Porfiando con la Dominican Bar Association
In this episode, we talk to Jamell Isidor and Dorian Rojas from the Dominican Bar Association.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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54:52
Happy Boconaversary!
The compinche co-host and I recap a year of Bocona moments. Also, we continue to celebrate the contributions of Dominican women around the world.
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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58:28
Entre Moda y Tijerazos
In this episode, we countdown to Dominican Independence Day, underscore two Black Dominicans who contributed to the American Civil Rights Movement, and highlight the accomplishments of fashion designer, Victor López. Through "el boche," we also...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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55:07
Orgullo e Identidad
In this episode, Angy Abreu, founder of the Dominican Writers Association joins as cohosot while we interview professor, writer, and translator Kianny Antigua.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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55:04
¡Alto al feminicidio!
In this episode, Kari and Luana catch up on Halloween, the Met Opera, the Dominican Film festival, and a controversial auction happening at Christie's. We are also counting down with Dra. Lissette Acosta Corniel to November 25th, the internatio...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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55:52
Entre Mitos y Leyendas
What is the story behind la ciguapa? What is a bacá? We invite folklore specialist Osaliki Sepúlveda to discuss Dominican myths and legends.
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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58:24
Recordando a Oscar de la Renta
New York Fashion Week, The Met Gala, and Quiqueya es Moda: ODLR's legacy in la Alta Costura lives on. Plus el boche: The New York Times.
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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58:19
Entre Johnny Ventura y Otras Cosas
We are back! Luana and Kari catch up with each other and share stories about growing up with Johnny Ventura's music in New York.
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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57:52
Poesía y Letras con Angy Abreu
During this episode: -New segment "El Bochinche." -First Giveaway #unavainabien -Dominican Royalty -Special Guest: Angy Abreu, Founder of the Dominican Writers Association-Announcement: Velada Hostosiana ...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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58:15
Welcome to Bocona. Bienvenidos a Bocona
Intro Episode: What is a bocona? Who gets to be Dominican? In this introductory episode, we celebrate our Dominican identity and how we can amplify, uplift, and empower our collective voices. ¿Qué es una bocona? ¿Qué significa ser ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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58:53