The Sweetest Sounds
By Roberto Gil Cancel Comas
In this episode, Roberto looks at what we know about the Taíno language, the limitations that exist in our knowledge, and its impact on how we speak today.
If you’d like more information on the topic, please have a look at the main references I used for the episode below:
Origins of the word Taino:
- https://www.researchgate.net/publication/296694496_Origins_of_the_word_Taino,
- 12 English Words Derived from an Extinct Caribbean Language: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/62013/12-english-words-derived-extinct-caribbean-language
If you prefer to listen in Spanish, don’t forget that this episode is also available in Spanish on this same feed. If you’d like to support this educational initiative, you can visit our Patreon page here:patreon.com/HistoriaBoricua
