The Mid-South Bugalu Podcast

Ep8w/Talia Palacio: Panama to Memphis, Working at an HBCU, Jamaican Influence in Central America, Multiculturalism, Panamanian Impact in Latin Music

May 19, 2022 Season 1 Episode 8
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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Ep8w/Talia Palacio: Panama to Memphis, Working at an HBCU, Jamaican Influence in Central America, Multiculturalism, Panamanian Impact in Latin Music
May 19, 2022 Season 1 Episode 8

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


Support the Show.

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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


Support the Show.

Spoken intro
Intro Music
Preface of Episode/ Overview/Announcements
Start of Conversation w/ Talia Palacio
Born in Panama and Raised in Memphis
Upbringing, Hobbies, Interests
Alexander's Hobbies and His Recent Interest in Chess
Growing up as a Memphian and a Panamanian
The Story of" La Hora de Sazón " Radio Show
Meaning behind the word "sazón"?
Black American and Latino Community in Memphis
Experience working at an HBCU
Jamaican influence in Panama and Costa Rica, Colon & Limon
Experience of Black Panamanian/Afro-Panamanian Musicians in NY
Food metaphors and references in salsa music
Storytelling and lyricism in salsa and boogaloo music
Development of Reggaeton, Parallels to Rap
Future Plans of La Hora de Sazón
Closing Questions & Thoughts