Radio Hit Part 2

No sooner had we been shown the DJ booth and watched Canela read the news than I found myself seated in front of a microphone surrounded by youths answering question in Spanish, live on the air. Canela interviewed me, Damian, and Claire about our radio practicum, our time in El Seibo, and our lives abroad, interjecting with banter about music and politics and commentary to entertain our youths. He even had everyone singing along to a couple of choice Bachata songs. Next he gave them an opportunity to share the spotlight, interviewing a few and answering some of the questions produced earlier at the liceo.

Live on the air at Radio El Seibo

Slowly the group began to dwindle as some the more far-flung participants saw the need to get going so as to be home before too late. After an hour, those who hadn't already trickled out watched in awe as four or five elementary-school-aged children took over, queuing up tracks and introducing one another. They were like a well-oiled machine with their polished radio personas and grown-up charm. It was like something out of a strange dream. I don't think any of them could have been over twelve. After watching speechless for awhile, I began to feel as if I had better leave them to their business. Out on the street, we mused at our incredible luck while we waited for Ann to take us home.