Episodes

  • Episode 8: Episode 8: Christmas in the Panamá Canal Zone from "An Era Gone But Not Forgotten" (Part 1)

    Episode 8: Episode 8: Christmas in the Panamá Canal Zone from "An Era Gone But Not Forgotten" (Part 1)
    Dec 25 2021
    Savoring, Story, Song, & Soul stews Umami Memories with Panameños who formerly lived in the Panamá Canal Zone! Please subscribe to Umami Memories to be the first to reminisce on each episode! Carlos Browne, Beatriz "Tita" Herbert, Mireya Cadogan, Patricia Lavalas-Howe, and (¡mi Tía!) Winnifred "Elena" Jones, are Panameños that grew up in the Panamá Canal Zone in the late 1950s to early 1970s, where Americans from the United States military lived in communities next to native-born Panamanians and other individuals there from the Caribbean diaspora and southern European emigration. Within the Panamá Canal Zone, a unique blend of American traditions, Panamanian heritage, Caribbean influence, and Spanish culture developed. Practically everyone there, however, celebrated the Christmas holiday. Please reminisce with us as we remember the days of Merry Christmas cheer back in the communities of the Panamá Canal Zone. The memories you'll hear from these Panameños have been collected as a part of an upcoming project chronicling the experiences of the individuals who once lived in communities located in or near the Canal Zone. This project, tentatively titled “An Era Gone But Not Forgotten: A Tapestry of Our Roots in Panamá” is still developing. To find out more about this wonderful project, of which I’m also a part of, please contact me, Gabriel Valentino, at umamimemories@gmail.com, or the project committee at classoffebruary1973project@gmail.com. Last but not least: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Music in this episode: Jose Feliciano – “Feliz Navidad” Hector Lavoe y Willie Colón – “La Murga” Lord Cobra – “Felicitacion” The Mighty Sparrow – “No Place Like Home (Christmas Song)” The Mighty Sparrow – “Caribbean Style Christmas Medley”
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    35 mins
  • Episode 7: Umami Memories with Taliisa (Final)

    Episode 7: Umami Memories with Taliisa (Final)
    Oct 24 2020
    Savoring, Story, Song, & Soul stews Umami Memories with Taliisa! Please subscribe to Umami Memories to be the first to reminisce on each episode! You can share your own Umami Memories on Instagram and other social media, too, with the tag @umamimemories! #umamimemories #artistunited Taliisa’s new single, “God’s Blueprint”, and Light-emanating EP, “Manifest Destiny”, can be found on all music streaming platforms. Her new video for “God’s Blueprint” is out now on her YouTube page @taliisamusic. Discover more of Taliisa’s warm ginger tea and honey vocals and soulful songs by visiting said YouTube page, her Facebook @taliisamusic, by following her on Instagram @freetaliisa, or on her website at www.taliisa.com. Coming from Hawaii and currently based in Colorado, Taliisa’s songs have an openness & honesty as wide & inviting as a sandy beach by the Pacific Ocean. Her voice, sunny, supple, & as sweet as freshly squeezed lemonade, conveys her dedication to personal growth on her new single, “God’s Blueprint”, and her latest EP, titled “Manifest Destiny”. On both projects, Taliisa sings of creating one’s best self, and the blessings & struggles that come with that process. The songs all have a welcoming feel, with breezy guitars, shimmering synths, bubbly bass, and driving pop beats cushioning Taliisa’s personal lyrics and sunny afternoon vocals. Come reminisce with us as we continue to stew soulful Umami Memories with Taliisa in this Episode.
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    32 mins
  • Episode 6: Umami Memories with Taliisa (Part 2)

    Episode 6: Umami Memories with Taliisa (Part 2)
    Oct 17 2020
    Savoring, Story, Song, & Soul stews Umami Memories with Taliisa! Please subscribe to Umami Memories to be the first to reminisce on each episode! #umamimemories #artistunited Taliisa’s new single, “God’s Blueprint”, and Light-emanating EP, “Manifest Destiny”, can be found on all music streaming platforms. Her new video for “God’s Blueprint” is out now on her YouTube page @taliisamusic. Discover more of Taliisa’s sherbet sweet vocals and soulful songs by visiting said YouTube page, her Facebook @taliisamusic, by following her on Instagram @freetaliisa, or on her website at www.taliisa.com. Coming from Hawaii and currently based in Colorado, Taliisa’s songs have an openness & honesty as wide & inviting as a sandy beach by the Pacific Ocean. Her voice, sunny, supple, & as sweet as freshly squeezed lemonade, conveys her dedication to personal growth on her new single, “God’s Blueprint”, and her latest EP, titled “Manifest Destiny”. On both projects, Taliisa sings of creating one’s best self, and the blessings & struggles that come with that process. The songs all have a welcoming feel, with breezy guitars, shimmering synths, bubbly bass, and driving pop beats cushioning Taliisa’s personal lyrics and sunny afternoon vocals. Come reminisce with us as we continue to stew soulful Umami Memories with Taliisa in this Episode.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 5: Umami Memories with Taliisa (Part 1)

    Episode 5: Umami Memories with Taliisa (Part 1)
    Oct 10 2020
    Savoring, Story, Song, & Soul stews Umami Memories with Taliisa! Please subscribe to Umami Memories to be the first to reminisce on each episode! Taliisa’s new single, “God’s Blueprint”, and Light-emanating EP, “Manifest Destiny”, can be found on all music streaming platforms. Her new video for “God’s Blueprint” is out now on her YouTube page @taliisamusic. Discover more of Taliisa’s sherbet sweet vocals and soulful songs by visiting said YouTube page, her Facebook @taliisamusic, by following her on Instagram @freetaliisa, or on her website at www.taliisa.com. Coming from Hawaii and currently based in Colorado, Taliisa’s songs have an openness & honesty as wide & inviting as a sandy beach by the Pacific Ocean. Her voice, sunny, supple, & as sweet as freshly squeezed lemonade, conveys her dedication to personal growth on her new single, “God’s Blueprint”, and her latest EP, titled “Manifest Destiny”. On both projects, Taliisa sings of creating one’s best self, and the blessings & struggles that come with that process. The songs all have a welcoming feel, with breezy guitars, shimmering synths, bubbly bass, and driving pop beats cushioning Taliisa’s personal lyrics and sunny afternoon vocals. Come reminisce with us as we stew soulful Umami Memories with Taliisa in this Episode.
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    31 mins
  • Episode 4: Umami Memories with Kendra & the Bunnies (Final)

    Episode 4: Umami Memories with Kendra & the Bunnies (Final)
    Oct 2 2020
    Savoring, Story, Song, & Soul stews Umami Memories with Kendra & the Bunnies! Please subscribe to Umami Memories to be the first to reminisce on each episode! Kendra & the Bunnies’ new album, “of Thank You”, can be found on all music streaming platforms. Find out more about Kendra & the Bunnies by following her on social media at @kenbunny on Instagram, at @kendraandthebunnies on Facebook & YouTube, and/or by visiting her website at www.kendraelisabethmuecke.com. Kendra Muecke is a multitalented singer/songwriter, writer, poet, actress, published author, initiated healer, and the founder of a podcast named “The Politics of Kendra”. As an artist, Kendra performs under the name “Kendra & the Bunnies”. Her new album, entitled “of Thank You”, weaves literate tapestries about love, life, identity, reflection, and the emotions & revelations gurgling beneath the skin. Kendra’s breezy, sand-inflected voice often croons in tandem with dreamy guitars and warm percussion in sparse yet hypnotic melodies. Her songs sink gently but deeply into the bone marrow, where they warm the spirit with her self-written evocative lyrics. Come reminisce with us as we continue to stew soulful Umami Memories with Kendra & the Bunnies in this Episode.
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    33 mins
  • Episode 3: Umami Memories with Kendra & the Bunnies (Part 2)

    Episode 3: Umami Memories with Kendra & the Bunnies (Part 2)
    Sep 30 2020
    Savoring, Story, Song, & Soul stews Umami Memories with Kendra & the Bunnies! Please subscribe to Umami Memories to be the first to reminisce on each episode! Kendra & the Bunnies’ new album, “of Thank You”, can be found on all music streaming platforms. Find out more about Kendra & the Bunnies by following her on social media at @kenbunny on Instagram, at @kendraandthebunnies on Facebook & YouTube, and/or by visiting her website at www.kendraelisabethmuecke.com. Kendra Muecke is a multitalented singer/songwriter, writer, poet, actress, published author, initiated healer, and the founder of a podcast named “The Politics of Kendra”. As an artist, Kendra performs under the name “Kendra & the Bunnies”. Her new album, entitled “of Thank You”, weaves literate tapestries about love, life, identity, reflection, and the emotions & revelations gurgling beneath the skin. Kendra’s breezy, sand-inflected voice often croons in tandem with dreamy guitars and warm percussion in sparse yet hypnotic melodies. Her songs sink gently but deeply into the bone marrow, where they warm the spirit with her self-written evocative lyrics. Come reminisce with us as we continue to stew soulful Umami Memories with Kendra & the Bunnies in this Episode.
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    26 mins
  • Episode 2: Umami Memories with Kendra & the Bunnies (Part 1)

    Episode 2: Umami Memories with Kendra & the Bunnies (Part 1)
    Sep 29 2020
    Savoring, Story, Song, & Soul stews Umami Memories with Kendra & the Bunnies! Please subscribe to Umami Memories to be the first to reminisce on each episode! Kendra & the Bunnies’ new album, “of Thank You”, can be found on all music streaming platforms. Find out more about Kendra & the Bunnies by following her on social media at @kenbunny on Instagram, at @kendraandthebunnies on Facebook & YouTube, and/or by visiting her website at www.kendraelisabethmuecke.com. Kendra Muecke is a multitalented singer/songwriter, writer, poet, actress, published author, initiated healer, and the founder of a podcast named “The Politics of Kendra”. As an artist, Kendra performs under the name “Kendra & the Bunnies”. Her new album, entitled “of Thank You”, weaves literate tapestries about love, life, identity, reflection, and the emotions & revelations gurgling beneath the skin. Kendra’s breezy, sand-inflected voice often croons in tandem with dreamy guitars and warm percussion in sparse yet hypnotic melodies. Her songs sink gently but deeply into the bone marrow, where they warm the spirit with her self-written evocative lyrics. Come reminisce with us as we stew soulful Umami Memories with Kendra & the Bunnies in Episode 2.
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    24 mins
  • Episode 1: Umami Memories with Gabriel Valentino

    Episode 1: Umami Memories with Gabriel Valentino
    Sep 27 2020
    Welcome to the premiere episode of "Umami Memories: Savoring, Story, Song, & Soul" with me, Gabriel Valentino! Umami Memories are the profound experiences that people remember involving food, music, family, the arts, and words. The melange of moods (a)rousing from a meal; the connections between music, art, philosophy, cultures, nature, & words; and the momentary families that (e)merge from these experiences all become immortalized as cherished memories, memories that become stories of savoring that each soul can sing about for a lifetime. Therefore, Savoring, Story, Song, & Soul stew Umami Memories. This show is about sharing those Umami Memories and about discovering the magical individuals behind them. Guests and listeners (or “Lights” as I refer to you, and believe everyone truly is) are welcome to discuss their respective crafts & talents, as well as to delve into some of their experiences and philosophies. All Lights become a part of everyone’s collective Umami Memories. Please join me, Gabriel Valentino, in sharing the Lights of our talents and experiences, and together, stew Umami Memories.
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    17 mins