Exploring Huehuetenango: Edyth Santiago
Episode description
Welcome back!
Today we present Edyth Santiago, a young and vibrant musician from Huehuetenango. She was the recipient of the English Access Microscholarhip Program sponsored by the US Embassy in Guatemala and studied English for four years. She dreams to become a music producer and be able to give back to her community. Today we hear her experience as she has navigated this field in her hometown, but we also hear her plea for more support to the artistic community of Huehuetenango.
For more information regarding the English Access Microscholarhip Program, please visit:https://gt.usembassy.gov/english-access-microscholarship-program/
https://exchanges.state.gov/non-us/program/english-access-microscholarship-program/spotlight/access-alumni-serve-interpreters-during-medical-mission
For more information regarding the Gumercindo Palacios Flores Conservatory and other conservatories in Guatemala, please visit: https://mcd.gob.gt/conservatorios-de-musica/
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Graphic Designer & Illustrator: Diego Sac
Interview Coordinator: Elias Alonso (Director of Development, Ixtatan Foundation)
Producer / Editor / Writer: Lilian Cruz