Ismael (Maelo) Rivera often sung about blackness and racism. In this song, through his captivating storytelling style of soneo, Maelo tells a story as old as time – anti-blackness and the hate crimes associated with it. For more info and resources check our website  <a href='https://tarheels.live/mixedtapepodcast/'>here</a> and our YouTube channel <a href='http://www.youtube.com/mixedtapepodcast'>here</a>. Contact us at: themixedtapepodcast@gmail.com If you like the music we use check our playlists <a href='https://tarheels.live/mixedtapepodcast/mixedtape-playlist/'>here</a>. Host/Director of Series: <a href='https://instagram.com/andres.hincapie.no?igshid=xwikexocrtrg'>Andrés Hincapié, PhD</a> Producer: <a href='https://instagram.com/mel__vee?igshid=1skm0h8rwtsao'>Melissa Villodas, PhD Candidate</a> Graphic Content Creator: <a href='https://instagram.com/susamie?igshid=2ymnk2zx7kt3'>Susan Mykalcio</a>

Were You Listening? Track 10: Herencia Africana

We take an anti-racist approach to center the contribution of Black people and culture across Latin America and its diaspora through dance and music. Our work aims to:- educate consumers of Afro-Latin 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🇵🇷 🇨🇴