Zona San Anto Podcast
You have arrived at the Zona San Anto Podcast, formerly known as Firme Voices. Our mission is to continue their work by delving deep into the soulful world of poetry and creating barrio and intercultural unity through poetry.
These episodes reflect our experiences in today's culture and society.
Poets, writers, and songwriters of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and genders can submit their unique works to our podcast.
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Zona San Anto Podcast
E22 - Zona San Anto Podcast Feat. Johnie Guerra (Johnie War)
Johnie J. Guerra was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, and his family roots are in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and Brownsville, Texas. After serving in the military at Fort Sam Houston, he fell in love with San Antonio and made it his home.
He earned a bachelor's degree in Mexican American Studies from the University of Texas at San Antonio. His poetry celebrates Chicano identity and history, using English, Spanish, Spanglish, and Nahuatl while incorporating ancient Mesoamerican beliefs.
Johnie founded Zona San Anto, a poetry collective that fosters unity, and co-founded the monthly Lakeside Poetry open mic to create a safe space for creative expression.
Music by Jamie Seward
