Escuchar Al Istmo: Panamá
11.10.24
Between South and North America, the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, exists an isthmus made up of seven countries, Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Belize, also known as Central America. Escuchar al Istmo, Listen to the Isthmus, focuses on the diverse musical and cultural landscape of Central America. Through music, vinyl record collections and special guests, the show explores cultural context, nostalgia and experiences of the diaspora. Tune in to hear the past and present sounds of the many cultures of Central America.
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This month’s show features Panamanian Los Angeles based DJ, Mateo Sarria. Through personal vinyl collections hear the heart and soul of Panamá and its deep musical legacy of sounds including típico, descarga, guaguancó, funk, calypso, soul and more.
DJ Mateo, a seasoned DJ with over 20 years of experience, seamlessly blends pop culture gems into tropical fusions, connecting his birth country of Panama to Los Angeles. His unique sound, inspired by the isthmus canal, navigates precious musical commodities into fresh waters; creating a cheerful unexpected experience.
Tracklist:
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Papi Brandao y Sus Ejectivos – Viva Panama
Dorindo Cardenas y su Conjunto Orgullo Santeños – Margarita
Osvaldo Ayala con Su Conjunto Ritmo Santeños – Juana Peña
Lord Mao y Combo Los Astronautas – Plomo y El Piquero
Orquesta Raul Ortiz – Arroz Colorao
Bush y Su Nuevo Sonido – Campesino Soy
Carribbean Sound – Panama
DJ MATEO
Intro – Radio Focop
Los Disco Duro – La Murga
Accapella – Methodman
Aloe Blacc- Patria Mia
Alma Fuerte – Baila Muchacha
Pedro Altamiranda – Cambio
Mario Grau – Cheer Up
Love, Warmth, & Affection – Talking bout Love
Los Consentidos – Que Hiciste
Conjunto Plumas Negras de Victorio Vergara – La Revolución
Lorenzo Castillo y su Conjunto – Dejame Llorar
Socrates Laso con Rene Santos y sus Estrellas – Yo Sere tu Papacito
Toby Muñoz y Su Orquesta – ¡Que Viva el Carnaval de Panama!
Cizaña – She Sold Her Soul
Skorpio – Mandy
The Beachers – Sitting on the Road Side
Nando Boom – Fresco
Dimas Sandoval y Su Conjunto Orgullo de Urraca – La Bomba
Himno Nacional
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Sugar Iced Tea – Palo Bonito
photo credit: Daryl Gilmore
