Dale Jabagat, also known as Dago Santos, is a photographer whose work explores immigration, memory, and place. His images navigate alienation, travel, displacement, and the Filipino diaspora — creating a visual narrative that is both deeply personal and broadly resonant.

In this episode, we sit down for an intimate conversation about life, art, and what it means to build an artistic practice in New York City.

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Being in New York: The Podcast is an intimate series of conversations with artists, creatives, and everyday New Yorkers as they navigate identity, transformation, and presence. Each episode pairs a fine art portrait with a thoughtful interview, honoring the guest's story in both voice and image.

A project by Carlos David

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Xianix Barrera: Flamenco Without Borders

In this inspiring conversation, flamenco dancer and choreographer Xianix Barrera shares the story of her 20-year journey redefining flamenco on her own terms. From her early steps in New York City to founding a school rooted in both tradition and transformation, Xianix speaks candidly about courage, motherhood, and breaking barriers. Her work blends deep respect for flamenco’s Spanish origins with bold expressions of feminism and LGBTQ+ identity, creating performances that are as personal as they are expressive. Reflecting on Federico García Lorca’s idea of duende—that mysterious force that arises from within when art touches the soul—Xianix reveals how flamenco has become her vehicle for truth. Through teaching, performing, and guiding students to Spain for immersive experiences, she opens a path for others to find freedom and authenticity in the art form.