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Editorial Illustration for "Why Taco Tunes Matter" , published in the Spring edition of Gravy Journal by Southern Foodways Alliance
The piece by Gustavo Arellano - gravy columnist and host of the podcast The Times: Daily News from the L.A. Times - talks about the influence of Mexican Food on mainstream American music, specially Tacos songs on hip-hop, and "the potential beyond punch lines", about been seen and the representation of community ..."a time when everyone is happy and sharing".
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These are some of the sketches and explorations...
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