Hotel El Ganzo beachfront hotel that stands at the marina of an old fisherman's wharf in La Playa (San José del Cabo, BCS) with suites with limitless views of the Sea of Cortez, a rooftop bar and lounge, a full-service spa and a swimmable beach club. We host a unique foothold in the world of the arts - with live artist installations, an in-house recording studio, as well as a bustling schedule of musicians playing on-site - it is an art and music lovers' utopia. In this podcast we explore the minds of rebellious and creative souls that find home with us and each episode we focus on understanding their inspiration and become inspired.
Episode 16 of El Ganzo Podcast welcomes the multi-talented Tom Rothrock, a recording artist, producer, and owner of the iconic Bong Load Custom Records. Tom's incredible journey in music includes collaborations with legends like Beck, Elliott Smith, and James Blunt. From co-producing Beck's "Loser" to composing the music for films like Collateral, his impact is profound. Rothrock's residency at El Ganzo in July, where he worked with Plastilina Mosh, adds another chapter to his illustrious car...
10 Dec 2023
HELENA GARZA
Dive into Episode 15 of Ganzo Podcast as we sit down with the talented multidisciplinary artist, Helena Garza . She embarked on her artistic journey in classical music and visual arts. Explore Helena's captivating journey, marked by recognition in prestigious competitions such as the XIX Tamayo Biennial, National Meeting of Young Art, Currents New Media, Tlaxcala Visual Arts Award, and the Yucatan Biennial. Join us for an insightful conversation on art, technology, and the boundless crea...
12 Oct 2023
MEGAN KINNEY
In this episode we sit with Megan Kinney.
15 Sept 2023
MAYER HAWTHORNE
In this episode we sit with American singer, producer, songwriter, arranger, audio engineer, DJ, and multi-instrumentalist, Mayer Hawthorne. He has released four full-length albums, one of which earned him a Grammy nomination. In addition to handling the lion’s share of production across his vast catalog, he also played every instrument on every album and penned every song. His writing pulls from his life and observations; his heartache and joy. Sometimes it’s funky, other times he’s vu...
17 Aug 2023
HUGO ROBLEDO
In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with Mexican artist Hugo Robledo. We embark on a journey through his intricate and fascinating mind, exploring his unique approach to spatial construction through the medium of painting. With a keen focus on geometric precision, Robledo masterfully weaves together canvases that transport us to realms of possibility, where illusion and abstraction reign.Don't miss the opportunity to see his mural at The Rooftop!
7 Jul 2023
PLANETA POLAR
In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with Lithuanian bandPlaneta Polar. The colorful trio radiating pure carnival vibes. Described by the band's frontman as “more of a cosmic parrot than a flying dolphin”, this delightful collection of highly danceable songs contains plenty of surprises for fans of Latin music. Along with the traditional accordion, percussion and guitars, Planeta Polar adds the absurd sense of humor which can only be found in the head...
8 Jun 2023
ALLAN VILLAVICENCIO
In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with Mexican artist Allan Villavicencio. He thinks of the pictorial process as a metabolism in constant transformation, which he develops through paints and ensembles of multiple materials. He challenges the familiarity of our everyday environments with deliberate visual illusions that give the impression of being transformed at the precise moment of encounter with his work. Join in on the conversation and discover his p...
20 Apr 2023
RACHEL HELLMANN
In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with multidisciplinary artist Rachel Hellmann. Her work is influenced by the science of perception and by architectural space, specifically by the moments experienced within an inhabited space, such as the visual tension when the eye travels to two corners coming together or the ephemera of light reflected off a window. Join in on the conversation where art becomes an intuitive experience, encouraging movement and contem...
31 Mar 2023
SHELLEY KENSLER
In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with multi-disciplinary American artist Shelley Kensler. Themes of her work revolve around nature and spirit, self-identities and exposing subconscious terrain. Her pieces create portals of catharsis for the viewer and offer designs of restoration and protection. Join the conversation as Shelly talks about the variations of the style and mediums present in her art.
16 Feb 2023
BRUNO PERNADAS
In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with Portuguese musician, composer, arranger and producer, Bruno Pernadas. He came to El Ganzo as Musician in Residence, playing a live show at SPACE X-MAS in San José del Cabo. He works with different bands such as; Minta and The Brook Trout, Suzie's Velvet, The Sun Ra project (as leader and arranger) and Montanhas Azuis alongside Norberto Lobo and Marco Franco.
13 Jan 2023
ALEJANDRO PINTADO
In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with Mexican artist, Alejandro Pintado. He came to El Ganzo as Artist in Residence, exhibiting Crack the Code and a huge art installation in our facade. He is inspired by architectural perspective and human scale, taking as reference scientific data and laws of physics. Under research and technical school Alejandro shares his vision on science and the arts.
2 Dec 2022
L'IMPÉRATRICE
In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with French musicians Flore Benguigui and Charles de Boisseguin from L´Impératrice. With their vintage space pop and cosmic disco sound that represents the idea of freedom, sensuality, and femininity they came back to El Ganzo to play a spectacular live show, following their first visit where they wrote and recorded two new songs at our Underground Recording Studio. Join in on the conversation about the journey of ...
10 Nov 2022
ALEJANDRO DE LEÓN
In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with Mexican artist, designer, architect and visual producer Alejandro de León. He came to El Ganzo as Artist in Residence, intervening the spaces around with design as another way of interpreting space. Alejandro talks about the spatial harmony that exists connecting everything around us. Join in on the conversation about the future of design and its interconnectedness with art.
24 Sept 2022
THE ART OF MOVEMENT
In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with Mexican dancers Mariana Garza and Daniela Urias. They came to El Ganzo to perform Art of Movement, a 45 minute dance work choreographed by Billy Cowie incorporating live and virtual 3d dancers, co-produced by Kyoto Experiment and South East Dance with support from Arts Council England and University of Brighton. Join in on the conversation of the relationship between technology and humanity during dance performances.
9 Sept 2022
ERIK DEUTSCH
In this episode musician, social entrepreneur and global community builder, Bear Kittay sits with pianist, keyboardist, composer, bandleader, and genre-bending sideman Erik Deutsch, singer-songwriter Victoria Reed and songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Bridget Kearney. The four musicians talk about their residency at El Ganzo and what it is like to create music during this time of exponential acceleration, technology and pandemic.
13 Aug 2022
MALIN BOBECK TADAA
In this episode El Ganzo´s Art Director and Curator, Daniela García sits with award-winning Swedish artist Malin Bobeck Tadaa, talking about her latest piece Imbued with Love, a physical artwork that uses blockchain technology to allow people across the world to imbue it with emotion, made from custom woven optical fiber textiles, and illuminated by programmable light. It connects to Non-Fungible Tokens, whose owners are invited to go through a ritual where they put their interpretation...
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