Episode 10

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23rd Aug 2021

P1521 E10: Messages In A Bottle

In this episode, Project 1521 collaborators offer special performances of original writings inspired by Sandy Rodriguez’s traditional, hand-processed paintings on amate paper from the series You Will Not Be Forgotten.

On Wednesday, September 29th, 2021 at 6pm, we will be presenting online for San Francisco's City Lights Bookstore Reading series. You can more information here.

This episode concludes our series. We want to thank everybody who helped put this series together, and everyone who has supported our fundraising efforts.

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About the Podcast

Project 1521 Podcast
Resistance writing for the 500 years since the fall of the Aztec Empire
Started by L.A. based painter Sandy Rodriguez and Poet/Journalist Adolfo Guzman Lopez, Project 1521 has gathered 10 poets and artists to reflect on the 500 years since the fall of the Aztec Empire. This podcast will give you an insight into the work of modern day Tlacuilos and the publication of their work. Donate at https://www.gofundme.com/f/project1521

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Darren J. de Leon

Darren J. de Leon is an award winning poet from San Bernardino, CA, podcast producer and radio host of Radio Aztlan at 88.3 fm KUCR.org. As a former host and producer of Radio 2050 at Pacifica's KPFA in Berkeley, CA for 12 years, he delved into the Xicanx Art Scene by profiling and interviewing over 300 artists working in collaboration with community organizations or issues. He is one of the most listened to voices about Contemporary Latinx art in the West Coast, and one of the most knowledgeable amateur ethnomusicologist of contemporary traditional and dance music.
In 1996, he co-founded Los Delicados, the leaders of Latinx Spoken Word scene in San Francisco, CA. He produced Project 1521, a podcast about the collective efforts of Poets, Writers, and Artists addressing the 500 years since the fall of Tenochtitlan, and Podcast Descarga: The History of Los Delicados. He was an English teacher at Real Alternatives Program High School in the 90's. Currently, he practices gardening as an expression of self-determination. Favorite quote, "The 3 most revolutionary acts that you can do right now are ride a bike, grow your own food, and read." - Anonymous