Curriculum

Topics: Greek American culture, Greek Orthodox church, Greek music
Interview Summary: Penny Zavichas is a community leader of Pueblo, Colorado's Greek American population. She recounts her childhood in Pueblo and experiences growing up in the Greek American community, including musical and religious activity.

Topics: Stage production; Event production; Theaters; DJing
Interview Summary: Dave Cesario is a stage and event production professional from Pueblo, Colorado. In this interview, Dave discusses his career development through his various businesses in spheres like teen night clubs, special events, and Pueblo Memorial Hall.

Topics: Songwriting; Punk rock music; Bluegrass music; Folk music; Music and activism
Interview Summary: Chela Lujan is a Pueblo-based singer-songwriter, musician, and activist. She recounts her
childhood musical experiences hearing ceremonial Native American musics while growing up on the Diné reservation and playing punk rock with her siblings after moving to Pueblo during high school.

Topics: Ballet folklórico; Mexican American identities; Community music education.
Interview Summary: Velma, Sara, and Jimmy Newmoon Roybal are the founders of Grupo Folklórico del Pueblo, a non-profit organization providing dance classes and cultural education since 1996. In this interview, the Roybals discuss folklórico, family, and Chicano identity in southern Colorado.