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South Carolina ETV and Public Radio (SCETV) recognize Hispanic Heritage Month held Sept.15 - Oct. 15.
Officials said this celebration of tradition, history, art and achievement spotlights Hispanic culture through featured programs and dynamic stories.
Content ranging from poetry and dance to explorers and baseball players showcases the impactful contributions Hispanic individuals make on the state, country and world.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS ON ETV
38th Hispanic Heritage Awards – Enjoy an entertaining and moving production featuring the hottest Latino entertainers as they recognize the year’s distinguished honorees. Airs Sept. 26 at 9 p.m.
Voces: Omara – Explore the life of Cuban singer Omara Portuondo, from her early days in Havana's nightclubs to her global fame as part of the Buena Vista Social Club. Airs Sept. 26 at 10 p.m.
Pati’s Mexican Table – Witness the preparation of classic Hispanic favorites while learning how to add a spice and flavor to bring any meal to the next level. Premieres Sept. 27 at 11:30 a.m.
American Masters: Julia Alvarez: A Life Reimagined – Get to know an author called “a writer of gigantic storytelling talent, and exquisitely composed prose” and explore her work that spans multiple genres including three books of nonfiction, three collections of poetry, 11 books for children and young adults, and seven literary novels. Airs Oct. 3 at 10 p.m.
UPCOMING PROGRAMS ON SOUTH CAROLINA CHANNEL
Fa ica de Arte Americas – View contemporary art originally founded in Havana, Cuba and brought to Denver as part of the Cities Summit of the Americas. The extraordinary event combines the art of over 100 dancers, musicians and designers from across the Americas, and highlights the tremendously unifying impact art has across cultures. Airs Sept. 28 at 11 p.m.
Last Mambo – The Last Mambo explores the San Francisco Bay Area’s Latin music scene. From the 1930’s to 2000 and beyond, musicians are transforming the future through education and community outreach. Airs Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.
Voces: Mambo Legends: The Music Never Ends – Meet the Mambo Legends Orchestra, committed to keeping the sounds of the great Afro-Cuban bandleaders Machito, Tito Puente and Tito Rodriguez alive for future generations. Airs Oct. 12 at 8 p.m.
PBS KIDS
Alma’s Way – New episodes begin Sept. 29
STREAMING ON SCETV PASSPORT
Becoming Frida Kahlo – Explore the life of celebrated artist Frida Kahlo in a three-part docuseries. See the major personal and political events of her life, including her stormy and devoted relationship with artist Diego Rivera, whom she married twice.
A Thousand Pines – Over the course of a grueling eight months, a crew of Oaxacan guest workers plants trees throughout the United States. This intimate portrait shows how hard it is to balance the physical demands of reforestation and extreme isolation while staying connected to the family back home.
Bulls and Saints – After 20 years living in the United States, an undocumented family decides to return home. Little do they know it will be the most difficult journey of their lives and reawaken an intense desire for a place to belong. Set between the rodeo arenas of North Carolina and the spellbinding Mexican town they yearn for, Bulls and Saints is a love story about reverse migration, rebellion and redemption.
HISPANIC HERITAGE STORIES on SCETV.ORG
A Brief History of Hispanic Heritage Month/History in a Nutshell – Discover why the kickoff happens in mid-September, who established Hispanic Heritage week and which American president expanded the celebration to a month in this short video.
Hispanic Heritage in South Carolina Trivia! Quiz – Walter Edgar’s SC Quiz is a brain teaser for learning the Palmetto State’s ties to Hispanic heritage including notable Latino-Americans from South Carolina.
South Carolina ETV introduces Expedition VR, produced by Charles Dymock, a new virtual reality series that takes viewers on journeys through the history and natural beauty of South Carolina. Read More »
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