BronxDNA

BronxDNA

Chronicling and Elevating the Cultural and Historical Zeitgeist of The Bronx and its Diaspora. People | Places | Things | Ideas Recorded in The People’s Republic of The Bronx. Edwin Pagán, producer/host.

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January 19, 2026 41 mins

In our first episode of 2026 (S2/E1), we profile 3X Emmy Award nominee, voice-over artist/actor ANTHONY MÉNDEZ!

Anthony is best known as the omnipresent narrator of 'Jane the Virgin' that ran for 100 episodes (2014-2019), as well as on CNN, animated movies, film trailers, commercials, documentaries, and more.

Anthony shares a wealth of information about his humble beginnings as an independent sound engi...

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In this edition BronxDNA profiles educator, cultural advocate, filmmaker, VIVIAN VÁZQUEZ IRIZARRY, the director, producer behind the documentary DECADE OF FIRE, a hard-hitting look at the fire-for-hire burning of The Bronx (1960s through 1980s).

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Bronx-born Ron Kavanaugh is a dedicated literary activist and the visionary founder and director of the Literary Freedom Project, a vibrant arts organization rooted in the Bronx that serves as a pivotal cornerstone in fostering intelligent, creative, and engaged communities. Kavanaugh has created and oversees a range of community-oriented initiatives, including One Book One Bronx, Mosaic Literary Conference, and the publication of ...

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Lifelong Bronxite and renown percussionist, bandleader, and co-artistic director of the Bronx Music Heritage Center (BMHC), BOBBY SANABRIA, talks with pride about the majesty of The Bronx and its golden musical heritage, as well as the work being undertaken at BMHC to preserve and elevate the music of The Bronx for the benefit of its people and the world. 

More about BMHC at: bronxmusichall.org 

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