Panama's Untouchables: Exiles at Home | From Colon to Rio Abajo

In this one, we will travel back to Panama to explore the history of Afro Antilleans in Panama. Originally invited to build the canal, early migrants from the Caribbean were responsible for so much of its development. Despite structural challenges, the once thriving community held ethnic enclaves on both sides of the canal at Colon and Rio Abajo. In this video, we will explore how this population was systematically undermined by their own government.

[@KingThuteous]

I grew up in Panama in the late '80s, during the birth of reggaeton.. seen it all happened with my eyes.. went to Howard Air Force Base elementary, and Curundu Junior High.. My first girlfriend was a Panamanian.. Her name was Itzel, good times!

[@santo8389]

Yes , Haitian Konpa has been big in Panama since the 70's... So much so that world famous Konpa band Tabou Combo even created a song for them called "PANAMA QUERIDA"

[@mjulianlee]

I spent 2 weeks in Panama City back in 2002. Nothing but fond memories.

[@addiyolla3611]

Once again, thank you... I wasn’t aware of the Caribbean connection Panama . You are doing an amazing work with this channel .

[@bennettbullock9690]

Whoah. When I was in Costa Rica in the early 90's, the music we'd know today as reggeaton was mostly associated with Panama and a singer named Gabi. But what I didn't know until I listened to this is that it had to do with the migration of West Indians to Central America, and then this music became viral both in Latin America and the US.

[@rons1566]

Cool vibe, real. Thanks for feeding our brother Ernesto. You are a great man always spreading goodwill and I love that about you 🌞🙏

[@didi33333]

That Jamaican accent cannot die, even after generations.

[@Pana636]

Thanks for going back my brother, cant wait to see your videos

[@Nino_J]

Thank you so much for this brother. You’re telling my family’s story. Came from Jamaica to Panama to work on the railroads. Caribbean creole in Panama is being lost sadly as the older generations start to die. My grandma is 100% Panamanian but her first language was English/Creole. Didn’t learn Spanish until she was much older

[@MyPlanetisBeautiful]

Great video. Thanks for the history behind the people and the food. Blessings.

[@EyeGris]

Home sweet home!!!!! Thanks for showing this!!!

[@Weshmorrey]

Love these types of videos brother. Keep up the great work.

[@oligarchytheatre777]

Peace and blessings brother!!!

[@mervynmontague1811]

Always entertaining 💯 and informative 🇯🇲

[@luvzu]

Omg Keenan you are doing a great job in your channel!! So happy for you..enjoy and be safe out there exploring

[@jforza]

Awesome video Keenan, been in Panama for almost 2 years and was completely unawares of this area/history.

[@edgarlawrence1885]

Panamenians love the spirit of the instrument eventhough the words weren't understood it was received as is coming from our brothers and sisters the same way Jamaican Dominican merengue Cuban American so on, the radio played all types of music however panama has it's own flavor

[@PFCMelvinPeterson]

Nice video Bro!! Can’t wait to see more of the sights… and the women💯🫡

[@jacquesmayard4927]

Yes my brother you did it again that was a great video......also about the haitian music u mentioned, like back in the day the use to listen a lot of haitian music.....specially their favorite band was (tabou combo)😊

[@user-dw6sf7xo3y]

This is ainsley with a new phone, love your channel, and the content of panama n cuba, thanks