021. Bronx-ology 2 - Stories & Songs Creating Community

alAndar w/ Marcos & Jim

How often do we stop and see the place where we live? Marcos and Jim practice Bronx-ology, Bronx talk, discussing Bronxian themes in three Marcos de la Guagua compositions. Jim highlights the power of multi-generational narrative, and reflects on his Bronx childhood, education and work as an educator. Marcos breaks down the word-smithing underpinning his anthems of Bronx communities and contemporary Bronx leaders Pierina Sanchez and Alexandria Ocasio Cortéz.

Marcos’ 2024 Bronx-ology project is supported by funds from NY State and the City of NY through the Bronx Council on the Arts.

Songs from this ep. by Marcos de Jesús “de la Guagua”:

• “Meet me in the Bronx”
• “Baile de Cortez”
• “Me Gusta Pierina”

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TIMESTAMPS

(0:00) Preview: We need Bronx-ology

(1:07) alAndar: Intro music

(1:40) Marcos’ BXology project 2024

(2:54) Jim’s BX upbringing, “like a box of chocolates

Song I: “Meet me in the Bronx”

(3:52) Intro

(5:54) Song

(7:11) Discussion

(25:14) Why BXology, text from Marcos’ grant proposal

(27:17) Jim: 3 generations of famila in Junot Díaz and Marcos de la Guagua

(32:57) Marcos: Hereditary praise poet

Song II: Baile de Cortez

(34:20) Intro

(39:38) Song

(42:57) Discussion

Song III: Me Gusta Pierina

(56:58) Intro

(59:22) Song

(1:01:46) Discussion

(1:17:45) Wrap up and thanks

(1:21:52) alAndar outro music

(1:23:02) Callback kicker

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MARCOS' LINKS

- Bandcamp: https://marcosdelaguagua.bandcamp.com/

- Instagram: @marcos_de_la_guagua

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marcosdelaguagua

- Website: www.MarcosdelaGuagua.com

-FB: facebook.com/guaguaelectrica

JIM'S LINKS

- Instagram: @jimnog

- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jimnog

- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jimnog27

- Website: www.JamesNoguera.com

- X: @jimnog

CREDITS:

- Art: James Noguera

- Music: Marcos de la Guagua & Jim Nog

- Episode edit: Marcos de Jesús

- Show notes: Marcos de Jesús

DISCLAIMER:

While Marcos and Jim may discuss political or religious topics, the main focus of the podcast is to talk about and share art. Silence or absence of opinion from one doesn't imply agreement or endorsement of the other's stance.of opinion from one of them doesn't imply agreement or endorsement of the other's stance.