La Brega
Season 1
WNYC Studios and Futuro Studios present “La Brega: Stories of the Puerto Rican Experience”: a seven-part podcast series that uses narrative storytelling and investigative journalism to reflect and reveal how la brega has defined so many aspects of life in Puerto Rico. Available in English and Spanish.Season 2
From WNYC Studios and Futuro Studios, this season expands season one’s exploration into the culture, history, and soul of the island, this time through one of its most-cherished exports: music. Hosted by Alana Casanova-Burgess, this season of "La Brega" looks at the Puerto Rican experience through eight iconic songs—taking us from the lyrical boleristas of the 1930s, to the electric salseros of the '70s, to the reggaetoneros of today who have taken music from the margins and made it a global sensation. Available in English and Spanish.Support for La Brega’s first season was provided by the Jonathan Logan Family Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and Amy Liss.
Support for season 2 provided by the Mellon Foundation.
Want to learn more about the podcast? Check out our own Wikipedia page!
Episodes from La Brega
La Brega Credits
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HOST & CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Alana Casanova-Burgess
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CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Marlon Bishop
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EXECUTIVE EDITORS
Maria GarciaJenny Lawton
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SENIOR PRODUCERS
Jeanne MontalvoNicole Rothwell
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PRODUCERS
Ezequiel Rodríguez AndinoMark PagánVictor Emanuelle Ramos RosadoJoaquín CotlerJuan Diego RamirezTasha SandovalLiliana RuizRoxana AguirreDiana Ramos Gutiérrez
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POST PRODUCERS
Jacob RosatiJoe Plourde
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REPORTERS
Luis J. Valentín OrtizCristina del Mar QuilesYarimar BonillaChristopher Gregory-RiveraJulio Ricardo VarelaRaquel ReichardBárbara Abadía-RexachSergio Gutiérrez NegrónJoel Cintron ArbasettiLaura Pérez
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EDITORS
Luis TrellesMarlon BishopMark PagánAlana Casanova-BurgessMaria GarciaLaura PérezJenny LawtonEzequiel Rodríguez Andino
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PRODUCTION MANAGERS
Jessica EllisFrancis Poon
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FACT CHECKING
Istra PachecoMaria Soledad Davila Calero
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ENGINEERING
Stephanie LebowLeah Shaw DamerinRosana CabanGabriela BaezAlicia BaitubJoe Plourde
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ORIGINAL MUSIC
Balún
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THEME SONG
Ifé
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ADDITIONAL MUSIC FROM
Los Rivera DestinoYasser TejedaOtoniel NicolásCirculo SaqraRenee GhostErnesto Lucar
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ARTWORK
Mya PaganFernando NoratRosaura Rodriguez Raysa Rodriguez de Colectivo Morivivi
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MARKETING
Luis Luna
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