Raquel Obregon
Tertulia Producer/HostRaquel was born in Lima, Peru. She graduated from the University of San Marcos, where she studied Mathematics, and subsequently became a high school math teacher. She began working at New England Public Media in 2004, as the co-host of Tertulia. In 2010 Raquel took over as full-time host of the program.
She enjoys sharing Latin music with her listeners, including music from all over the world as long as it’s related to Latin music and culture. Tertulia also features a diversity of guests such as musicians, writers, poets, doctors and leaders of different organizations who bring information that can benefit the community. The program is presented in a bilingual format.
Aside from Tertulia, Raquel enjoys helping Spanish-speaking people communicate with their healthcare providers. Doing this has inspired her to become a medical interpreter.
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Miguel Arce and Sylvia Galván are members of the Carlos Vega Fund for Social Justice to the Greater Holyoke area.
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Dr. Hubert Benitez is the new president of American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts.
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Dr. Priscilla María Page is involved in the production of the play "Olvidados, A Mexican American Corrido."
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Raquel Obregón welcomes two special guests: Chilean flute player Gonzalo Cortés and Mexican guitar player Carlos Hernández Chávez. As part of the…
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Author Aurie Irizarry was Tertulia's guest on July 25, 2021. She speaks about her new book, "Mi Isla, Mi Gente y Mis Recuerdos," and shares her memories…
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Laurie Millman, director of Center for New Americans in Northampton was Tertulia’s guest on June 27, 2021. She spoke about their work in helping…
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Dr. Orlando Torres, Medical Director at Baystate High St. Health Center, Adult Medicine in Springfield was Tertulia's guest on April 11. 2021. He spoke…
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Mr. Carreras, Director of Music at the Conservatory of the Arts Magnet School in Springfield was Tertulia’s guest on April 4, 2021. He spoke about his…
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Magos Herrera, born in Mexico City, is a jazz singer, songwriter, producer and educator, currently based out of New York City. Ms. Herrera was Tertulia’s…
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Marcos Carreras, Director of Music at the Conservatory of the Arts Magnet School, Springfield, was Tertulia’s guest on March 14, 2021. Mr. Carreras is the…