Ep8w/Talia Palacio: Panama to Memphis, Working at an HBCU, Jamaican Influence in Central America, Multiculturalism, Panamanian Impact in Latin Music
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Hola a todos! This episode features Talia Palacio, the creator and host of La Hora de Sazón, a radio show on WYXR 97.1 FM that focuses the Latino/Latinx experience, culture, and music.
Palacio is a native Memphian and was born in Panama.
In our conversation, Palacio shares what it is like being raised in a bilingual household and growing up in Memphis with many cultures. We also talk about her experience working at an HBCU.
We dive into:
- Multiculturalism
- The Growth of Hispanic & Latino/Latinx Organizations in Memphis
- What is La Hora De Sazón?
- Shared Struggles that Latinos & African Americans Face
- Panamanian Culture
- Jamaican Influence in Central America
- Panamanian Impact on Latin Music
- Reggaeton & Rap
- Stories Told in Salsa Music
La Hora de Sazón airs on Saturdays at 8pm on WYXR 91.7 FM! Make sure you check it out!
Intro music by Melvin Lindsay: melvin.lindsay.jr@gmail.com
Chapters
1. Spoken intro (00:00:00)
2. Intro Music (00:00:24)
3. Preface of Episode/ Overview/Announcements (00:00:58)
4. Start of Conversation w/ Talia Palacio (00:02:41)
5. Born in Panama and Raised in Memphis (00:04:23)
6. Upbringing, Hobbies, Interests (00:05:18)
7. Alexander's Hobbies and His Recent Interest in Chess (00:06:51)
8. Growing up as a Memphian and a Panamanian (00:08:08)
9. The Story of" La Hora de Sazón " Radio Show (00:10:37)
10. Meaning behind the word "sazón"? (00:15:20)
11. Black American and Latino Community in Memphis (00:17:00)
12. Experience working at an HBCU (00:25:10)
13. Jamaican influence in Panama and Costa Rica, Colon & Limon (00:29:17)
14. Experience of Black Panamanian/Afro-Panamanian Musicians in NY (00:35:29)
15. Food metaphors and references in salsa music (00:39:00)
16. Storytelling and lyricism in salsa and boogaloo music (00:40:30)
17. Development of Reggaeton, Parallels to Rap (00:43:40)
18. Future Plans of La Hora de Sazón (00:45:54)
19. Closing Questions & Thoughts (00:48:30)
20. END (00:57:00)
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