Celebrating Día de los Muertos in Nashville

Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, is an important holiday honoring those who have come before us. While its origins are Aztec and Mesoamerican, it is primarily observed in Mexico and other Latin American countries, but there are celebrations held around the globe.

In this episode, we explore the traditions of Día de los Muertos and how it’s celebrated here in Nashville.

But first, a look at some key legislative races in the upcoming midterm elections.

Guests:

• Chas Sisk, WPLN senior editor

• Julia Ritchey, WPLN afternoon editor

• Mayra Yu, executive director, Casa de la Cultura Latino Americana

• Jessica Márquez Muñoz, manager of advocacy & communications, Conexión Américas

• Jose Vera Gonzalez, artist

• Suzy Vera, Jose’s wife

• Yuri Cunza, president and CEO, Nashville Area Hispanic Chamber of Commerce