Mincho Jacob is the deputy producer of Latino USA. He has worked as a chef, a rubber stamp maker, and baker…but likes radio best (and now blogging!). Mincho is responsible for the development of content and serves as assignment editor for contributors.

Mincho describes himself as a Guatemalan who grew up steeped in Tex-Mex culture, and a love for Puerto Rican and Cuban music… perfect training for work at Latino USA. He has also lived throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, most recently completing a year of study in Salvador, Brazil. While in Brazil, Mincho worked closely with Ilê Aiyê, the renowned bloco afro or Afro-centric carnival and community association. He taught English and Spanish classes to youth in the community, and also trained students to conduct field recordings to document stories of their neighborhoods.

Mincho is also a part-time musician (who isn’t in Austin?), playing bass in salsa, country, and rock bands.