The Power of Words, Dreams, and Courage with JuanIsidro (Tha Poet) Concha

Twice 5 Miles Radio welcomes poet and journalist JuanIsidro Concha. I'm your host James Navé. This show aired first on WPVMF-Asheville and is titled The Power of Words, Dreams, and Courage. I first met JuanIsidro in the late 90s when he was a sophomore and an aspiring poet at Taos High School. Taos has always been a creativity hotbed for poets, writers, visual artists, filmmakers, musicians, and many other creatives in all disciplines. Since JuanIsidro grew up in Taos surrounded by artistic vibes, it makes sense that he'd go into the arts. Some Taos artists paint with their brushes; Juanisidro paints with his words on the page and the stage. In this heartfelt conversation, JuanIsidro, now a well-established journalist for The Taos News, talks about the ups and downs that most, dare I say all, artists go through before they find their footing. Juanisidro will move you when you listen to him talk about how he struggled out of a dark hole back into the light after the tragic loss of his child. Next, he touches on his journalistic responsibilities to his community, The Taos Pueblo. Then, of course, you'll hear Juanisidro perform a few of his poems, which is always a treat. I hope you'll enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Happy listening.