In this interview, Philly-based multidisciplinary artist and performer Daniel de Jesús shares their inspiration behind making art and its importance during the COVID-19 pandemic. This story is part of ¡Presente! Media’s effort to document stories from the perspectives of Latinx and artists of color during the pandemic and beyond, and to advocate for cultural equity through our initiative, the Philly Cultural Equity working group. Learn more about the initiative here.

En esta entrevista, el intérprete y artista multidisciplinario, residente de la ciudad de Filadelfia, Daniel de Jesús, explica cuál es la inspiración detrás de su música y sus pinturas, así como comparte reflexiones sobre su proceso de creación artística y la pandemia del COVID-19. Esta historia es parte de la iniciativa de ¡Presente! Media que tiene como objetivo documentar historias desde la perspectiva de artista latinxs y de color durante la pandemia, y defender la equidad cultural a través del grupo de trabajo Philly Cultural Equity. Obtenga más información sobre la iniciativa aquí.

Producer: Gabriela Watson-Burkett

Post-production & Co-Producer: Melissa Beatriz

Editor: Laura Anaya-Morga

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Daniel de Jésus, violonchelista y cantante que vive en Philadelphia, nos habla sobre su proceso como artista y nos deja con una canción.

To purchase music, visit https://danieldejesuscello.bandcamp.com.​

Michener Art Museum Performance Set Two

Performance at the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown. This musical performance was part of their virtual concert series.

For more info. on the Michener Art Museum, visit www.michenerartmuseum.org

To purchase music, visit https://danieldejesuscello.bandcamp.com.​

Michener Art Museum Performance Set One

Performance at the Michener Art Museum in Doylestown. My musical performance was part of their virtual concert series.

The painting is "Wooded Watershed" by Daniel Garber.