Majorcan Culture in Twelve Podcasts: Season 1 of “Mares de Jable”
Mares de Jable brings the culture of Fuerteventura to the world with a dozen episodes now available on the major podcast and video platforms. The series explores heritage, history, collective memory, literature, art, ethnography, music, and folklore—told directly by the people who live it.
The island of Fuerteventura has launched a new project dedicated to broadcasting Canary and Majorero culture in all its facets. The Mares de Jable podcast, already on the leading audio‑ and video‑streaming services, covers topics ranging from the recent history of Puerto Cabras to the far‑reaching legacies uncovered by archaeology, traditional architecture, and contemporary cultural expressions such as the sculpture of Juan Miguel Cubas, cinema, and digital art.
The series also delves into language and oral tradition—from improvised verses that link the Canary Islands and the Americas, to the whistled language of the island, and the literary heritage of Unamuno. One episode even honors the memory of marginalized groups, recalling the homosexual inmates confined in the former Tefía colony.
Mares de Jable is a production of Fuerteventura Digital, supported by the Cabildo’s Department of Culture through cultural‑sector grants. Journalist Janey Castañeyra hosts the podcast, with production assistance from fellow journalist Pía Peñagarikano and contributions from various companies and professionals involved in the project’s launch.
The first season comprises 12 thematic episodes, available on the website maresdejable.com and on major platforms such as Spotify, YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.
MARES DE JABLE – Season 1
Ep. 1 – The Power of the Word, the Reason of a People
Oral improvisation and popular memory in Corralejo. Guests: versesmen and folklorists.Ep. 2 – The Fusion of Tetir and Puerto Cabras: 100 Years of History
Historical analysis of the centenary of the two municipalities’ union. Guest: Carlos Vera.Ep. 3 – Juan Miguel Cubas: Stone, Metal and Soul
Creative process and career of the Majorero sculptor.Ep. 4 – From Paper to Pixel: Digital Art Facing AI
Digital art and the challenges of artificial intelligence. Guests: Alby Ojeda and Tenesor Cruz.Ep. 5 – Fuerteventura Heritage: “The Memory We Have”
Conservation and transmission of Majorero heritage. Guest: Loren Mateo Castañeyra.Ep. 6 – Living Folklore
Majorero musical tradition, debate, and live performance. Guests: Tomás Perera, Ayla Rodríguez and Rayco León.Ep. 7 – Archaeology of Fuerteventura, the Past to Discover
Value of the island’s archaeological heritage. Guest: Isidoro Hernández.Ep. 8 – Rolling Dreams: Young Cinema from Fuerteventura
Emerging audiovisual creation on the island. Guest: Adrián Tejero.Ep. 9 – Whistled Language: Speaking with the Wind
Preservation and teaching of the Majorero whistling language. Guests: Tomás Lorenzo and Meri de la Calle.Ep. 10 – One Hundred Years of Unamuno in Fuerteventura
The writer’s legacy during his stay on the island. Guest: Marcial Morera.Ep. 11 – Altihay, Memory and Dignity (LGBT QI)
Rights, integration, and memory of vulnerable groups. Guests: Desirée Chacón and Alba Valdivia.Ep. 12 – Traditional Architecture: Stone, Tile and Memory
Majorero popular architecture and construction techniques. Guest: Antonio Rodríguez Molina.