Rocío Quillahuaman is an illustrator, animator and screenwriter known for the animations she shares on her social networks (@rocioquillahuaman). She was born in Lima (Peru) but does not consider herself from Lima; she grew up in Barcelona, but does not think that she is from Barcelona. She is the author of the autobiographical book Marrón (which means ‘Brown’), which, she says, she wrote so that girls like her could grow up seeing themselves reflected in others’ stories. In her animations she makes fun of the indie art and creative industries, she questions racism, and there are plenty of screams and exploding heads.
In this episode, Rocío talks about how she came to write her story and start her animation project. She also shares how she continues to explore her identity in new artworks, and how she ended up going to Shakira’s house to give her a copy of her book.
In the first season of Las Cosmos podcast, we explore Latin arts and culture in Spain, with creative Cosmolatines who are at the forefront. If you want to discover new talent and keep up with what’s happening in the cultural scene, this is your space.
Luislo is the leader of Çantamarta, a band that makes Latin music in Spain and that blends Caribbean slang, Spanish rhythms and Latin hip-hop. Born in Caracas to Colombian parents, Luis Ángel Lozano Acosta first came to Spain to study and then began playing guitar and singing in the streets of Granada, meeting Andalusians like Omar Roldán and Benito Casado, with whom he would create Çantamarta: the first band in Europe signed to Rimas, Bad Bunny’s label.
Luislo is a true Cosmos, at the forefront of cultural transformation in Spain. His band represents what happens when artists from different traditions come together to create music that is relevant, tasty and at the same time, socially conscious.
In the first season of Las Cosmos podcast, we explore Latin arts and culture in Spain, with creative Cosmolatines who are at the forefront. If you want to discover new talent and keep up with what’s happening in the cultural scene, this is your space.
They say that Madrid is the new Miami because of the number of immigrants and the current commercial investment coming from Latin America. Latin music is also undoubtedly dominant in contemporary Spanish popular culture.
In a world that is constantly changing, where cultural boundaries become blurry and identities intertwine, Las Cosmos is born: a platform dedicated to celebrating and uniting today’s Cosmolatines, those who carry their roots with them, but who are also constantly on the move, exploring and redefining their identities in today’s society.
‘We are a new generation of global citizens. We are “de aquí y de allá”, and I call this generation ‘Cosmos’’’, says Nuria Net, creator of Las Cosmos and host of the podcast by the same name. ‘There are more and more of us Latines here and in Europe, and this is the result of decades of Latin American immigration that has changed the artistic and cultural landscape in Spain.’
Las Cosmos is a space on social networks (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Substack newsletter, Telegram) where different stories of mixed identities and the roots of each Cosmolatine are celebrated. It represents not only those who have left their homes behind, but also those who have found new families and opportunities in distant lands. This platform highlights the richness of our shared histories and connects millions of people who live, work, and create in a hybrid environment.
The impact of Latin American migration in Spain is obvious. ‘Up-and-coming Latin American artists and creators are arriving in Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia and changing culture globally, especially in music,’ says Nuria. Latin American record labels are opening new offices and studios in Spain, making it easier to create and export a vibrant culture that can be felt around the world. ‘We are changing society, and it is essential that we tell these stories’, she adds.
Las Cosmos is not just a platform; it’s a community. It provides a space for gathering, where meetups and events that revolve around the Cosmolatine universe are held. “Here you will find out everything that is happening in culture and arts made by Latines in Spain, but also meet emerging Cosmolatines and discover new projects and proposals’, explains Nuria.
To complete this initiative, Las Cosmos podcast is now available. In this biweekly videopodcast Nuria talks to Cosmolatines who are at the forefront of culture in Spain. “This space is for voices that break stereotypes and pave the way for future generations”, says Nuria. The first episodes feature artists such as Mela Pabón, and Luislo of the band Çantamarta. New episodes with more guests are being released every two weeks. This talk show is available on audio and video on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music,Apple Podcasts and iVoox.
The launch party for Las Cosmos podcast took place on October 3rd at La Parcería in Madrid and featured a special DJ set by Mela Pabón herself, our guest in the podcast’s first episode. Nuria and Las Cosmos are also part of Amazon Music’s Latin Podcast Month campaign, with featured content on social networks, Amazon Music app and digital billboards at the heart of Times Square in New York City.
Las Cosmos represents a very powerful crossroads of art, dreams and possibilities, where every accent and story intertwine to create a shared future. “Despite our differences, there is always something that unites us as Latines and as the new generation of Cosmos in Spain, Europe, and the world”, concludes Nuria.
We are premiering Las Cosmos podcast with Mela Pabón (@checkinmela), a true Cosmos in every way! Mela is a multifaceted creator: writer, illustrator and comedian, known for her horoscopes and as the queen of Boricua slang.
In this episode, Mela tells us about her creative process -and creative blocks-, her wish to live in Madrid, and how she ended up submitting for a casting for First Dates. This interview is a great opportunity to get to know Mela beyond her alter egos and learn more about her new creative endeavors.
In the first season of the Las Cosmos podcast, we explore Latine arts in Spain, featuring Las Cosmos who are at the forefront of the culture. If you want to discover new talents and keep up with what is happening in the cultural scene, this is your space.
A new generation of hybrid identities of citizens of the world.
We are Cosmolatines. We are from here and there.
We are our hybrid identities. The doubt before answering ‘where are you from?’
We are our roots (the ones we leave behind, the ones we take with us). We are every place where we have changed, every ground we have gone through. We are our countries of origin and those that welcome us.
Always on the move we explore we redefine we play we shine alone and we shine together.
We are expert creators of new lives, those of ancestral family and chosen family, those of video calls and long distance desires, those of nostalgia and those of looking forward. We are those new friends and those lifelong friends.
Cosmolatines with our accents marked by the geography and the journey. Cosmolatines, accomplices, from the same corner of the world, we recognize each other, we meet again, authentic and different.
We are a force of art of dreams of possibilities of ambitions of reconquering.
We are everywhere. We come from everywhere. We are Las Cosmos.
You can now listen to – and watch – Las Cosmos Podcast!
We are thrilled to announce that we have launched the first season of our video podcast, so… you decide if you want to watch on your screen or listen on your headphones as you walk around your city. Whatever you do, Las Cosmos will be there to keep you company!
In each episode of Las Cosmos podcast, Nuria Net, founder and CEO of Shake It Easy and Cosmolatina leader in podcast production and music journalism, invites some amazing guests to talk about a broad variety of topics, ranging from their careers and milestones but also reaching out with a more personal approach. An in-depth interview with both the artist and the person behind our Cosmolatina guest.
Shake It Easy Media is proud to be part of ‘¡OYE Tumble!‘, a National Science Foundation grant that will fund 17 bilingual STEM podcasts of Tumble Science Podcast for Kids and its Spanish adaptation, Tumble en Español, for Latine families over a three-year period.
This initiative will foster science identity in children by sparking science-based family conversations in both English and Spanish. By partnering with Tumble Media and Florida International University, the project aims to bridge the gap in STEM education for underserved communities, especially for families where English is not the primary language.
The project’s senior leadership team includes Tumble Media’s Sara Robberson Lentz, Marshall Escamilla, and Lindsay Patterson. The team also includes Dr. Remy Dou, Associate Professor for theSTEM Transformation Institute at Florida International University, and Nuria Net, CEO ofShake It Easy Media, who serves as executive producer ofTumble en Español.
Nuria’ leadership at Shake It Easy Media is crucial to ensuring that the podcasts reflect the cultural richness of the Latine community. Her experience in multilingual content creation will help make science accessible and engaging for young bilingual audiences.
‘I’m so proud to be part of this grant,’ said Nuria Net, who has a wealth of experience creating multilingual audio content highlighting US Latine culture. ‘This is incredibly important news not just for children’s podcasting but for Spanish-language podcasts in general. Not only will we be producing more seasons of Tumble en Español, but the research we gather from ¡OYE Tumble! will help us understand how bilingual STEM kids podcasts can strengthen science identity in US Latine families through family science talk.’
Through this collaboration, the project promises to support the next generation of bilingual STEM professionals by providing a unique space for Latine families to engage in science-related conversations at home.
In 2020, Tumble Media and Shake It Easy Media (previously La Coctelera Music) launched Tumble en Español, the first-ever Spanish adaptation of a children’s STEM podcast. It was an instant success, paving the way for more multilingual educational content. By offering high-quality, engaging science stories, Tumble en Español expanded its reach to Spanish-speaking families, creating a unique space for parents and children to learn about science together. The success of Tumble en Español demonstrated the potential of podcasts to strengthen science literacy in bilingual homes, making this new project, “¡OYE Tumble!”, a natural next step in supporting Latine families.
We are pleased to announce that Shake It Easy Media will be at the next Liber 24 conference, International Book Fair, with its founder: Nuria Net. The conference will take place on Wednesday, October 2nd in Barcelona.
Nuria Net, specialist in the production of children’s content in audio format, will participate in an important training session on ‘Expectations for the growth of children’s content in audio format’, organized by Dosdoce.com. This session will take place at 13.15 in Gran Via at the Fira de Barcelona.
Nuria will be joined by other recognized industry experts: Kiyeun Baek (Yoto), Geórgia Picanyol (Edebé) and Maribel Riaza (Storytel). Together they will offer a deep insight into the future of children’s audio sector. The session will be moderated by Javier Celaya, founding partner of Dosdoce.com.
This event is particularly relevant at a time when the childrens’ audio industry is experiencing rapid growth worldwide. Although in Spain and Latin America this category has developed more slowly than in other markets, the consumption of children’s audiobooks is expected to increase by 30% over the course of this decade, thanks to the rise of specialized listening devices such as Yoto and Tonies. These devices are transforming children’s access to audio content by providing a safe, friendly and entertaining listening experience.
Shake It Easy Media already has experience as co-producer with Tumble Media of Tumble en Español, a successful children’s science podcast that has captured the attention of mostly bilingual families in the United States interested in learning science and Spanish through accessible and entertaining content. This project is a reflection of Shake It Easy Media’s commitment to producing content that supports children’s cognitive and linguistic development, providing a comprehensive and entertaining educational experience.
In this way, Nuria Net and Shake It Easy Media continue to be pioneers in the creation of children’s audio content, demonstrating how audio can be a powerful tool for learning and entertainment. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about the future of children’s audio content at Liber 24!
You can now listen to – and watch – Las Cosmos Podcast!
We are thrilled to announce that we have launched the first season of our video podcast, so… you decide if you want to watch on your screen or listen on your headphones as you walk around your city. Whatever you do, Las Cosmos will be there to keep you company!
In each episode of Las Cosmos podcast, Nuria Net, founder and CEO of Shake It Easy and Cosmolatina leader in podcast production and music journalism, invites some amazing guests to talk about a broad variety of topics, ranging from their careers and milestones but also reaching out with a more personal approach. An in-depth interview with both the artist and the person behind our Cosmolatina guest.
Check-In con Mela is a video talk show in Spanish featuring today’s biggest Latine artists.
Hosted by Mela Pabón, writer, illustrator and the creator of ‘Madame Mela’, everyone’s favorite Instagram Astróloga – from Bad Bunny to millions of fans across the world.
The show begins with the reading of the celebrity guest’s birth chart, and continues with a relaxed, fun interview that will uncover a new side of world-famous artists. You can watch the first episode featuring artist Álvaro Díaz on Amazon Music’s YouTube channel.
