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We are two Afro-Latin PhDs taking an anti-racist approach to center the contribution of Black people and culture across Latin America, the Caribbean and their diasporas through dance and music.
Our work aims to:
- educate consumers of Afro-Latin and Afro-Caribbean culture on its Black roots
- highlight the work of Black artists, dancers, and scholars across the Americas
- develop a practice of anti-racism in the Afro-Latin dance scene 🇵🇷 🇨🇴
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Were You Listening? Track 9: El Negro Bembón [Remix] (English)
Hola Mix(ed)tape listeners! Today we'll be listening to El Negro Bembón, interpreted by Ismael Rivera. In this song el gran Maelo describes the murder of a black man with thick lips for the simple fact that he's black and has thick lips. While the lyrics question the motive for the murder, the song distracts unsuspected listeners who stand on the edge between oppressing anti-blackness and the up-beat tempo of salsa music.
As a special guest we have Nicole Ahima from Nashville Salsa Dancing who shares with us a reflection inspired by the song.
Were we listening?
We hope this track helps to add value to your listening and awareness in your dancing!
Find all of our Were You Listening? episodes here.
For more info and resources check our website here and our YouTube channel here.
Contact us at: themixedtapepodcast@gmail.com
If you like the music we use check our playlists here.
Host/Director of Series: Andrés Hincapié, PhD
Original Episode Script: Melissa Villodas, PhD
Sound Editor: Melissa Villodas, PhD