La Radio Canaria is set to air a new episode of ‘Crónicas de San Borondón’ this Friday at 22:00, delving into the intriguing world of myths and ‘impossible beings’ found in the Canary Islands. The episode will feature the Tenerife-born composer José Manuel Encinoso, known for his work ‘Amaro Pargo’, which pays tribute to a notable historical figure from the islands.
Director José Gregorio González will engage Encinoso in a discussion about his motivations and sources of inspiration for the composition, as well as the unique aspects of his creative process. The audience will also have the opportunity to hear excerpts from this artistic creation, which contributes to the so-called ‘Revolución Pargo’. This cultural phenomenon places the corsair at the heart of various artistic expressions, including novels, essays, games, web content, documentaries, and musical compositions.
Additionally, the programme will welcome Professor Ricardo Martín, who will present his segment ‘Gabinete del Curioseante’. This week, he will analyse the Golem myth, a Hebrew tradition that narrates the creation of a protective clay creature in Prague, brought to life through spells and magical formulas. “This myth has analogous stories across different cultures and eras, such as the well-known literary figure of Frankenstein and the Japanese myth of tsukumogami, which are century-old objects that come to life,” González explains.
To conclude this episode, viewers will embark on a journey into the mysterious and bizarre occurrences in the Canary Islands, guided by researcher and writer Paco Quevedo. Quevedo is the author of ‘La Isla de los OVNIs’, a book documenting a range of astonishing cases involving encounters with creatures and phenomena that defy explanation.
