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Somos Avanza: The Inspiration Behind Our Name

Somos Avanza We Are Avanza The Inspiration Behind Our Name

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"Avanza is more than a radio station, it’s a community service dedicated to amplifying and uplifting Utah’s bilingual communities," Avanza 88.3 Program Director Edgar Zúñiga said. "Our name was chosen by people just like you, la comunidad." The name was selected at the inaugural Voces en Bloom concert in Salt Lake City in the fall.

You chose our name!

Avanza is more than a radio station—it’s a community service dedicated to amplifying and uplifting Utah’s bilingual communities. Our name was chosen by people just like you—la comunidad—at the inaugural Voces en Bloom concert in Salt Lake City.

To avanzar—to move forward and progress—is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to advancing the voices and experiences of our people, creating a space where our stories are understood and celebrated.

Avanza bridges generational and cultural gaps, fosters authentic conversations and the advancement of our communities. Avanza is a platform for a deeper understanding of our experiences through music, culture, storytelling and community!

¡Ustedes escogieron nuestro nombre!

Avanza es más que una emisora—es un servicio comunitario dedicado a amplificar y elevar a las comunidades bilingües de Utah. Nuestro nombre fue elegido en el concierto inaugural de Voces en Bloom en Salt Lake City por personas como tú: ¡por nuestra comunidad!

Avanzar—progresar y seguir adelante—es la esencia de todo lo que hacemos. Estamos comprometidos en elevar las voces y experiencias de nuestra gente, creando un espacio donde nuestras historias son comprendidas y celebradas.

Avanza tiende puentes entre generaciones y culturas, fomenta conversaciones auténticas y el avance de nuestras comunidades. Avanza es una plataforma para una comprensión más profunda de nuestras experiencias a través de la música, la cultura, la narrativa, y la comunidad.

Edgar is the Program Director of Avanza. A two-time Emmy Award-winning journalist, he was born in New York City to Colombian parents and raised in Salt Lake City. With extensive experience at NBC News, Telemundo Network, and KUER, Edgar has dedicated his career to telling impactful stories across diverse communities. Most recently, he served as a Communications Delegate for the American Red Cross in Europe.