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

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

• 0:00 Spoken intro
• 0:24 Intro Music
• 0:58 Preface of Episode/ Overview/Announcements
• 2:41 Start of Conversation w/ Talia Palacio
• 4:23 Born in Panama and Raised in Memphis
• 5:18 Upbringing, Hobbies, Interests
• 6:51 Alexander's Hobbies and His Recent Interest in Chess
• 8:08 Growing up as a Memphian and a Panamanian
• 10:37 The Story of" La Hora de Sazón " Radio Show
• 15:20 Meaning behind the word "sazón"?
• 17:00 Black American and Latino Community in Memphis
• 25:10 Experience working at an HBCU
• 29:17 Jamaican influence in Panama and Costa Rica, Colon & Limon
• 35:29 Experience of Black Panamanian/Afro-Panamanian Musicians in NY
• 39:00 Food metaphors and references in salsa music
• 40:30 Storytelling and lyricism in salsa and boogaloo music
• 43:40 Development of Reggaeton, Parallels to Rap
• 45:54 Future Plans of La Hora de Sazón
• 48:30 Closing Questions & Thoughts
• 57:00 END