Tasting Mezcales in Translation

Each episode of this season has explored different facets of the mezcal-making industry — from its history, to how it’s tasted, served, and perceived by tourists in Oaxaca. In our final episode of the season, we explore the role of women in mezcal-making practices. Briefly translating our two prior epiosdes, we present to you the lived experiences of Paula Aquino Sánchez and Graciela Ángeles Carreño, two mezcaleras who have navigated an industry that’s predominantly male and shown us what it’s like to be masters of their craft. Join us as we wrap up this season in conversation with Paula and Graciela, whose voices have been translated and dubbed in an effort to make their stories accessible to our English-speaking audiences. 

Voice for Paula Aquino Sánchez: Alyssa Pulido Voice for Graciela Ángeles Carreño: Frida López Bernal

Host: Elizabeth McQueen & Daniela Gutierrez-Flores Partner: Mi Oaxaca Editors: Santiago Reyes Production Intern: Alyssa Pulido Theme by Ronan Delisle

This podcast is supported by the University of California Humanities Research Institute and the Native American and Indigenous Studies Center at Florida State University.