Art, Community, and Culture: Connecting Baltimore and Bahia with Ariel Barbosa
Ariel Barbosa is a community organizer, artist, and capoeira practitioner from Baltimore, with roots in Bahia, Brazil. They are the founder of A GENTE, an organization that aims to widen our perception of the African diaspora and reconnect communities through art and cultural events.
Ariel discusses their background and interests in community organizing and art. They share their experiences growing up between Baltimore and Bahia, Brazil, and their search for community and connection. Ariel also talks about the power of art in expressing emotions and creating a sense of empowerment. They introduce their new organization, A GENTE, which aims to bridge the Baltimore-Bahia connection through art and community events.
In this episode, we delve into:
- The profound influence of Ariel Barbosa's passion for art on individuals and communities, as we delve into the intersection of artistic expression and empowerment.
- A GENTE's quest to rekindle and fortify connections within the African Diaspora, unraveling the story that spans from Bahia and extends beyond.
- Ariel Barbosa's world and his vision of nurturing a sense of togetherness within the Afro-Brazilian community in Baltimore, shedding light on his efforts to cultivate a thriving cultural collective.
Join us as we chat with Ariel Barbosa, a community organizer and artist, about their new organization A GENTE. Discover how they are bridging the gap between Baltimore and Bahia, Brazil through art and events.
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This program is supported (in part) by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.
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Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
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If you have a story about art, culture, or community, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on 'The Truth In This Art' podcast.
Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart
Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.
Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.
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"The Truth In This Art," hosted by Rob Lee, is a podcast that explores the essence of creativity and its community impact, amplifying artists' voices and their profound stories.
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The Truth In This Art is an interview series featuring artists, entrepreneurs and tastemakers in & around Baltimore.
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Ariel Barbosa
Ariel Barbosa is a community organizer, artist, and capoeira practitioner from Baltimore, with roots in Bahia, Brazil.