Freestyle artist Cynthia serves up an honest conversation about her life: music, motherhood, beauty, reinvention, and living life on your own terms. Raised in Spanish Harlem by a Boricua mother who went above and beyond to help her daughter pursue her dreams, Cynthia has spent four decades building a life and career in freestyle music. She opens up about her journey as an artist, the difficult sides of the music industry, and hitting rock bottom and going bankrupt before finding her way forward.

 Cynthia is also a mother of two, a longtime working woman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community advocate. She shares why there should be no shame in working a full-time job while pursuing your creative dreams. After years working at banks, she retired and shifted her focus to owning a spa, running her foundation, and enjoying life. At 58, she talks about her approach to beauty, wellness, aging gracefully, and feeling confident as a woman. We also talk about motherhood, growing up without her father, her mother’s lasting influence, finding love, and why Cynthia says she is happier than ever.

 Plus, she reveals her happiest life moment, shares advice for women, and talks about what’s next, including the freestyle cruise she’s hosting. Dream Girl Cynthia is more than a freestyle artist. She’s a working woman, a mother, a business owner, and an example for Latina women, Gen X women, and anyone building a dream at their own pace. If you love freestyle music,

Cynthia, inspiring conversations with women, or stories about resilience and reinvention, this episode is for you. Subscribe, listen, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that it’s never too late to keep dreaming. 

Freestyle artist Cynthia serves up an honest conversation about her life: music, motherhood, beauty, reinvention, and living life on your own terms. Raised in Spanish Harlem by a Boricua mother who went above and beyond to help her daughter pursue her dreams, Cynthia has spent four decades building a life and career in freestyle music. She opens up about her journey as an artist, the difficult sides of the music industry, and hitting rock bottom and going bankrupt before finding her way forward.
&nbsp;Cynthia is also a mother of two, a longtime working woman, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and community advocate. She shares why there should be no shame in working a full-time job while pursuing your creative dreams. After years working at banks, she retired and shifted her focus to owning a spa, running her foundation, and enjoying life. At 58, she talks about her approach to beauty, wellness, aging gracefully, and feeling confident as a woman. We also talk about motherhood, growing up without her father, her mother&rsquo;s lasting influence, finding love, and why Cynthia says she is happier than ever.
&nbsp;Plus, she reveals her happiest life moment, shares advice for women, and talks about what&rsquo;s next, including the freestyle cruise she&rsquo;s hosting. Dream Girl Cynthia is more than a freestyle artist. She&rsquo;s a working woman, a mother, a business owner, and an example for Latina women, Gen X women, and anyone building a dream at their own pace. If you love freestyle music,
Cynthia, inspiring conversations with women, or stories about resilience and reinvention, this episode is for you. Subscribe, listen, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that it&rsquo;s never too late to keep dreaming.&nbsp;

Dream Girl Cynthia: 40 Years Of Freestyle, The High, The Lows & Reinvention

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Carlos Ponce gets candid about fame, ADHD, telenovelas, music, and the one career decision that still leaves him wondering “what if?” The Puerto Rican actor, singer, and TV host opens up about growing up in Puerto Rico with Cuban parents, moving to Miami as a teenager, and building a career that has kept him working for decades. From hosting Control to starring in beloved telenovelas like Guadalupe, Sentimientos Ajenos, and Dame Chocolate, Carlos shares the hustle behind his success, including working as a bartender while appearing on television.

Funny, humble, and refreshingly honest, the self-described workaholic discusses his experience with ADHD, what he wishes he could reclaim at this stage of his life, and how a decision during his last record deal affected his music career. Carlos also takes us behind the scenes of Couples Retreat with Vince Vaughn, sharing how audience reactions helped expand his role as the unforgettable yoga instructor. Plus, he explains why returning to Telemundo’s Top Chef VIP doesn’t appeal to him and why chasing drama or viral moments has never been his priority.

We explore his film Perla, where Puerto Rican traditions like bomba and plena meet reggaeton, and his upcoming movie Hurricane Season alongside Aida Rodriguez, which touches on the Latino diaspora and the ties that keep families connected to the island.

From unexpected encounters with international telenovela fans to the realities of life beyond the heartthrob image, this Carlos Ponce interview reveals the humor, perspective, and the REAL personality behind a familiar face.

Carlos Ponce gets candid about fame, ADHD, telenovelas, music, and the one career decision that still leaves him wondering &ldquo;what if?&rdquo; The Puerto Rican actor, singer, and TV host opens up about growing up in Puerto Rico with Cuban parents, moving to Miami as a teenager, and building a career that has kept him working for decades. From hosting Control to starring in beloved telenovelas like Guadalupe, Sentimientos Ajenos, and Dame Chocolate, Carlos shares the hustle behind his success, including working as a bartender while appearing on television.
Funny, humble, and refreshingly honest, the self-described workaholic discusses his experience with ADHD, what he wishes he could reclaim at this stage of his life, and how a decision during his last record deal affected his music career. Carlos also takes us behind the scenes of Couples Retreat with Vince Vaughn, sharing how audience reactions helped expand his role as the unforgettable yoga instructor. Plus, he explains why returning to Telemundo&rsquo;s Top Chef VIP doesn&rsquo;t appeal to him and why chasing drama or viral moments has never been his priority.
We explore his film Perla, where Puerto Rican traditions like bomba and plena meet reggaeton, and his upcoming movie Hurricane Season alongside Aida Rodriguez, which touches on the Latino diaspora and the ties that keep families connected to the island.
From unexpected encounters with international telenovela fans to the realities of life beyond the heartthrob image, this Carlos Ponce interview reveals the humor, perspective, and the REAL personality behind a familiar face.

Carlos Ponce:  La Fama, ADHD, Telenovelas & His Biggest “What If”

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Afro-Colombian artist Hamilton joins us to talk about his rise from Cartagena, Colombia, and the growing Spanish-language Afrobeats movement he proudly says he originated. Hamilton opens up about touring with Ryan Castro, earning award nominations, celebrating gold and platinum certifications in his native Colombia, and collaborating with artists including Farruko, De La Ghetto, and Mau y Ricky. He gives special love to Farruko for being a true OG who has supported him, and shares how his song “Mi Reina” went viral on TikTok, taking his career to new heights.

The conversation also gets personal as Hamilton shares the story behind his name: his Jamaican grandfather traveled to Colombia by boat, met his grandmother, and together they had nine children. With his family still living along Colombia’s coast, Hamilton reflects on the Jamaican roots and love of African music that have always been present in his household.

From growing up on salsa and learning to perform by imitating salsa singers to revealing his favorite rappers, Hamilton connects the sounds that raised him with the music he’s making today. Get to know an artist we’re rooting for as he brings Cartagena, his culture, and his vision to the world.

Afro-Colombian artist Hamilton joins us to talk about his rise from Cartagena, Colombia, and the growing Spanish-language Afrobeats movement he proudly says he originated. Hamilton opens up about touring with Ryan Castro, earning award nominations, celebrating gold and platinum certifications in his native Colombia, and collaborating with artists including Farruko, De La Ghetto, and Mau y Ricky. He gives special love to Farruko for being a true OG who has supported him, and shares how his song &ldquo;Mi Reina&rdquo; went viral on TikTok, taking his career to new heights.
The conversation also gets personal as Hamilton shares the story behind his name: his Jamaican grandfather traveled to Colombia by boat, met his grandmother, and together they had nine children. With his family still living along Colombia&rsquo;s coast, Hamilton reflects on the Jamaican roots and love of African music that have always been present in his household.
From growing up on salsa and learning to perform by imitating salsa singers to revealing his favorite rappers, Hamilton connects the sounds that raised him with the music he&rsquo;s making today. Get to know an artist we&rsquo;re rooting for as he brings Cartagena, his culture, and his vision to the world.

Hamilton: Pioneering Spanish Afrobeats, Going TikTok Viral & Salseros Molded Me

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José Alberto “El Canario” joins Honey German on Gracias, Come Again for a funny, heartfelt conversation about his life, his legendary salsa career and the stories behind the music. 🇩🇴🎶🎙️

Loved by generations of Latinos, the Dominican salsa icon takes us from his childhood in the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico at just seven years old, then to New York City in the ’70s, where he built the foundation for an extraordinary career.

We revisit his early band days, his journey to becoming a solo artist, his Latin GRAMMY wins and 50 years in music, celebrated in 2025. From “Sueño Contigo” and “Discúlpeme Señora” to “Bailemos Otra Vez,” we’re talking about the songs that became part of our lives. ❤️

El Canario also shares how he earned his nickname, which means “the canary,” and the story behind his signature imaginary flute, including whether he actually practices it! 😂🪈

Plus, we get into love, marriage, his wife’s occasional jealousy, his skills in the kitchen and life in Florida. He’s so busy touring the world that he’s only used his pool once, for about 15 minutes! We also discuss the New Jersey street named in his honor, his upcoming October concert in Florida and the wisdom he shares in our Life Advice segment.

Stories, laughs and lessons from one of salsa’s GOATs. Listen to Gracias, Come Again on iHeartRadio and watch the full José Alberto “El Canario” interview on YouTube. 🔥

Jos&eacute; Alberto &ldquo;El Canario&rdquo; joins Honey German on Gracias, Come Again for a funny, heartfelt conversation about his life, his legendary salsa career and the stories behind the music. 🇩🇴🎶🎙️
Loved by generations of Latinos, the Dominican salsa icon takes us from his childhood in the Dominican Republic to Puerto Rico at just seven years old, then to New York City in the &rsquo;70s, where he built the foundation for an extraordinary career.
We revisit his early band days, his journey to becoming a solo artist, his Latin GRAMMY wins and 50 years in music, celebrated in 2025. From &ldquo;Sue&ntilde;o Contigo&rdquo; and &ldquo;Disc&uacute;lpeme Se&ntilde;ora&rdquo; to &ldquo;Bailemos Otra Vez,&rdquo; we&rsquo;re talking about the songs that became part of our lives. ❤️
El Canario also shares how he earned his nickname, which means &ldquo;the canary,&rdquo; and the story behind his signature imaginary flute, including whether he actually practices it! 😂🪈
Plus, we get into love, marriage, his wife&rsquo;s occasional jealousy, his skills in the kitchen and life in Florida. He&rsquo;s so busy touring the world that he&rsquo;s only used his pool once, for about 15 minutes! We also discuss the New Jersey street named in his honor, his upcoming October concert in Florida and the wisdom he shares in our Life Advice segment.
Stories, laughs and lessons from one of salsa&rsquo;s GOATs. Listen to Gracias, Come Again on iHeartRadio and watch the full Jos&eacute; Alberto &ldquo;El Canario&rdquo; interview on YouTube. 🔥

José Alberto 'El Canario': The Secret Sauce Behind 50 Years of Salsa Hits

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Judy Torres, the legendary Queen of Freestyle, joins Honey German for a powerful, deeply personal conversation about her extraordinary life, groundbreaking music career and revealing new memoir, No Reason to Cry. In this episode, Judy reflects on her upbringing, entering the music industry as a young woman, signing her first record deal and becoming one of the most recognizable voices in freestyle music.

Honey also surprises Judy with one of her early vinyl records, leading to an emotional story about the first time Judy saw herself as beautiful. She opens up about being called the Queen of Freestyle, how she earned the title and whether she has fully embraced it. The conversation goes far beyond music. Judy shares why she wrote 'No Reason to Cry' entirely in her own voice, without a ghostwriter or artificial intelligence, and takes us inside the emotional process of revisiting her past. She also discusses her current book tour, special appearances and this exciting new chapter of her life. With remarkable honesty, Judy speaks about depression, living with multiple sclerosis, losing vision in one eye and only partially regaining it, surviving domestic abuse.

These difficult experiences are explored with care, compassion and the intention of helping anyone who may be navigating pain, trauma, illness or uncertainty. What begins as an interview becomes an inspiring life-coaching session led by Judy Torres and co-hosted by Honey German. Together, they discuss healing, self-worth, resilience, faith, forgiveness, setting boundaries and finding the strength to keep moving forward. This is more than the story of a freestyle icon. It is a conversation about surviving, rebuilding and learning to see your own beauty, even after life has given you every reason to cry.

Born and raised in the Bronx, Judy proudly represents her Puerto Rican and Cuban roots. Since the 1980s, she has built an enduring career as a singer, songwriter, producer, radio host, author and life coach. Subscribe to Gracias, Come Again for more inspiring conversations with the artists, creators and cultural figures shaping our community.

Judy Torres, the legendary Queen of Freestyle, joins Honey German for a powerful, deeply personal conversation about her extraordinary life, groundbreaking music career and revealing new memoir, No Reason to Cry. In this episode, Judy reflects on her upbringing, entering the music industry as a young woman, signing her first record deal and becoming one of the most recognizable voices in freestyle music.
Honey also surprises Judy with one of her early vinyl records, leading to an emotional story about the first time Judy saw herself as beautiful. She opens up about being called the Queen of Freestyle, how she earned the title and whether she has fully embraced it. The conversation goes far beyond music. Judy shares why she wrote 'No Reason to Cry' entirely in her own voice, without a ghostwriter or artificial intelligence, and takes us inside the emotional process of revisiting her past. She also discusses her current book tour, special appearances and this exciting new chapter of her life. With remarkable honesty, Judy speaks about depression, living with multiple sclerosis, losing vision in one eye and only partially regaining it, surviving domestic abuse.
These difficult experiences are explored with care, compassion and the intention of helping anyone who may be navigating pain, trauma, illness or uncertainty. What begins as an interview becomes an inspiring life-coaching session led by Judy Torres and co-hosted by Honey German. Together, they discuss healing, self-worth, resilience, faith, forgiveness, setting boundaries and finding the strength to keep moving forward. This is more than the story of a freestyle icon. It is a conversation about surviving, rebuilding and learning to see your own beauty, even after life has given you every reason to cry.
Born and raised in the Bronx, Judy proudly represents her Puerto Rican and Cuban roots. Since the 1980s, she has built an enduring career as a singer, songwriter, producer, radio host, author and life coach. Subscribe to Gracias, Come Again for more inspiring conversations with the artists, creators and cultural figures shaping our community.

Judy Torres: ‘No Reason To Cry,’ But One Deep Story To Tell

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Dominican-Italian artist YEИDRY joins us for a powerful conversation about her debut album, Como Agua, her Afro-Latina identity and the experiences that shaped her life and music.

Raised in a small town in Italy, YEИDRY opens up about staying connected to her Dominican roots while navigating life in Italy’s countryside as a brown girl experiencing racism and colorism. She shares how feeling different influenced her identity, artistry and decision to create music in Spanish, Italian and English.

YEИDRY also reveals that she has felt like an adult since she was only 9 years old. Because her Italian was stronger than her mother’s, she often helped her mom communicate and navigate life in their new country. Her family’s immigrant experience shared many similarities with the stories we often hear in the United States, except theirs unfolded in Italy.

That responsibility helped shape the fearless woman she is today. As YEИDRY says during the interview, “I’m not afraid of anything.”

Music also became one of her greatest teachers. YEИDRY learned English by translating songs from Jay-Z, Rihanna, Beyoncé and Nelly Furtado. Before having internet access at home, she would visit an internet café, print out the lyrics and study them. After building her life and career across Europe, YEИDRY moved to the United States in 2023 and now lives in Los Angeles.

The conversation gets deeply personal as YEИDRY discusses reconnecting with her father after he moved to New York when she was young. That experience inspired “Espejo,” meaning “mirror” in Spanish, a song about seeing herself reflected in her father and rebuilding their relationship.

Plus, YEИDRY reveals how COLORS unexpectedly reached out to her ad blew her up, reflects on how she landed NPR Tiny Desk and talks about her growing presence in music and fashion.

This episode is a heartfelt and fun conversation between two Dominicanas connecting through culture, family, identity and their shared love for the Dominican Republic.

'Como Agua' by YEИDRY is available now on all major streaming platforms. Her NPR Tiny Desk performance is also available to watch now.

Dominican-Italian artist YEИDRY joins us for a powerful conversation about her debut album, Como Agua, her Afro-Latina identity and the experiences that shaped her life and music.
Raised in a small town in Italy, YEИDRY opens up about staying connected to her Dominican roots while navigating life in Italy&rsquo;s countryside as a brown girl experiencing racism and colorism. She shares how feeling different influenced her identity, artistry and decision to create music in Spanish, Italian and English.
YEИDRY also reveals that she has felt like an adult since she was only 9 years old. Because her Italian was stronger than her mother&rsquo;s, she often helped her mom communicate and navigate life in their new country. Her family&rsquo;s immigrant experience shared many similarities with the stories we often hear in the United States, except theirs unfolded in Italy.
That responsibility helped shape the fearless woman she is today. As YEИDRY says during the interview, &ldquo;I&rsquo;m not afraid of anything.&rdquo;
Music also became one of her greatest teachers. YEИDRY learned English by translating songs from Jay-Z, Rihanna, Beyonc&eacute; and Nelly Furtado. Before having internet access at home, she would visit an internet caf&eacute;, print out the lyrics and study them. After building her life and career across Europe, YEИDRY moved to the United States in 2023 and now lives in Los Angeles.
The conversation gets deeply personal as YEИDRY discusses reconnecting with her father after he moved to New York when she was young. That experience inspired &ldquo;Espejo,&rdquo; meaning &ldquo;mirror&rdquo; in Spanish, a song about seeing herself reflected in her father and rebuilding their relationship.
Plus, YEИDRY reveals how COLORS unexpectedly reached out to her ad blew her up, reflects on how she landed NPR Tiny Desk and talks about her growing presence in music and fashion.
This episode is a heartfelt and fun conversation between two Dominicanas connecting through culture, family, identity and their shared love for the Dominican Republic.
'Como Agua'&nbsp;by YEИDRY is available now on all major streaming platforms. Her NPR Tiny Desk performance is also available to watch now.

YEИDRY: Growing Up Dominican In Italia, From COLORS To Tiny Desk & ‘Como Agua'

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Salsa ICON Tito Nieves takes us back to the beginning of his career and shares personal memories of working with Héctor Lavoe, an artist he loved and deeply admired. He also explains why he believes El Cantante, the film starring Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, focused too heavily on the darker parts of Lavoe’s life and failed to show who Héctor truly was beyond his struggles. The conversation also explores the lasting impact of “I Like It Like That,” including Tito’s version of the classic and its revival by Cardi B, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin.

Tito shares his thoughts on today’s rising salsa singers and reveals which new-generation artists he believes are helping carry the genre forward. You may recognize a few of their names from previous episodes of Gracias, Come Again! Beyond the music, Tito opens up about love, four marriages, and the happiness he has found with his current wife, who is also his business partner. He speaks candidly about addiction, going to rehab four times, and reaching 30 years of sobriety.

Drawing from his own recovery journey, he offers heartfelt advice and encouragement to anyone struggling with addiction. Tito also helps launch a new Gracias, Come Again segment called Life Advice, AKA Consejos de la Vida, where he shares wisdom on love, resilience, recovery, happiness, and making the most of life.

He also reflects on nearly 50 years in music, his Puerto Rican roots, his deep connection to New York City, and his upcoming La Historia Continúa concert at NJPAC on 09/26/26. This is Tito Nieves like you have never heard him before: honest, funny, emotional, grateful, and still passionate about salsa after five decades in the game. La Historia Continúa, and the legend is far from finished.

Salsa ICON Tito Nieves takes us back to the beginning of his career and shares personal memories of working with H&eacute;ctor Lavoe, an artist he loved and deeply admired. He also explains why he believes El Cantante, the film starring Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, focused too heavily on the darker parts of Lavoe&rsquo;s life and failed to show who H&eacute;ctor truly was beyond his struggles. The conversation also explores the lasting impact of &ldquo;I Like It Like That,&rdquo; including Tito&rsquo;s version of the classic and its revival by Cardi B, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin.
Tito shares his thoughts on today&rsquo;s rising salsa singers and reveals which new-generation artists he believes are helping carry the genre forward. You may recognize a few of their names from previous episodes of Gracias, Come Again! Beyond the music, Tito opens up about love, four marriages, and the happiness he has found with his current wife, who is also his business partner. He speaks candidly about addiction, going to rehab four times, and reaching 30 years of sobriety.
Drawing from his own recovery journey, he offers heartfelt advice and encouragement to anyone struggling with addiction. Tito also helps launch a new Gracias, Come Again segment called Life Advice, AKA Consejos de la Vida, where he shares wisdom on love, resilience, recovery, happiness, and making the most of life.
He also reflects on nearly 50 years in music, his Puerto Rican roots, his deep connection to New York City, and his upcoming La Historia Contin&uacute;a concert at NJPAC on 09/26/26. This is Tito Nieves like you have never heard him before: honest, funny, emotional, grateful, and still passionate about salsa after five decades in the game. La Historia Contin&uacute;a, and the legend is far from finished.

Tito Nieves: 50 Years of Salsa, 30 Years Sober & Who Héctor Lavoe Truly Was

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Author Cleyvis Natera joins Gracias, Come Again to talk about her second novel, The Grand Paloma Resort, a gripping story set in the Dominican Republic that explores sisterhood, class, tourism, labor, exploitation, poverty, and the hidden cost of luxury.

Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New York City, Cleyvis takes us inside the world of The Grand Paloma Resort, where tourists come for paradise, but the Dominican workers behind the scenes are the ones keeping that paradise alive.

The conversation also goes deeper into some of the book’s most uncomfortable and important themes, including crimes connected to tourism, tourists who travel to exploit vulnerable children, sex work surrounding hotels, poverty, and the circumstances that can push workers into degrading or dangerous situations simply to survive. Cleyvis and I also discuss the hotel workers and laborers across the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean whose work keeps the tourism industry thriving, even when they rarely get to experience the luxury they help create.

This is a conversation about far more than a book. It’s about Dominican identity, sisterhood, tourism, working-class women, exploitation, family, survival, and what really exists behind the beautiful resorts so many travelers never think twice about. We also get into Cleyvis Natera’s journey as an author, her Dominican roots, her life in New York, and how her own perspective helped shape this powerful story.

Author Cleyvis Natera joins Gracias, Come Again to talk about her second novel, The Grand Paloma Resort, a gripping story set in the Dominican Republic that explores sisterhood, class, tourism, labor, exploitation, poverty, and the hidden cost of luxury.
Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New York City, Cleyvis takes us inside the world of The Grand Paloma Resort, where tourists come for paradise, but the Dominican workers behind the scenes are the ones keeping that paradise alive.
The conversation also goes deeper into some of the book&rsquo;s most uncomfortable and important themes, including crimes connected to tourism, tourists who travel to exploit vulnerable children, sex work surrounding hotels, poverty, and the circumstances that can push workers into degrading or dangerous situations simply to survive. Cleyvis and I also discuss the hotel workers and laborers across the Dominican Republic and the Caribbean whose work keeps the tourism industry thriving, even when they rarely get to experience the luxury they help create.
This is a conversation about far more than a book. It&rsquo;s about Dominican identity, sisterhood, tourism, working-class women, exploitation, family, survival, and what really exists behind the beautiful resorts so many travelers never think twice about. We also get into Cleyvis Natera&rsquo;s journey as an author, her Dominican roots, her life in New York, and how her own perspective helped shape this powerful story.

Cleyvis Natera: The Dark Side of Paradise, Dominican Tourism, Exploitation & Sisterhood

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Six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Luis Figueroa joins Gracias, Come Again to talk salsa, Puerto Rican culture, family, and his journey from YouTube covers to becoming one of the genre’s brightest stars.

Luis shares how posting covers online led to being discovered by Marc Anthony, who became a major mentor in his career, and opens up about touring with Romeo Santos, where he fully embraced the Spanish language and went from not being fluent or confident speaking it to becoming fluent and even more connected to his culture.

We also revisit the moment Honey first discovered Luis performing in the Bronx alongside the legendary La India, singing her iconic duet originally recorded with Marc Anthony. Luis talks about keeping salsa alive for a new generation, his Puerto Rican roots, songwriting, family, and why carrying the culture forward means so much to him.

This is a conversation about music, identity, language, legacy, and why Luis Figueroa is no longer just considered the future of salsa, he is very much part of its present. 🎙️ Watch the full interview with Luis Figueroa on Gracias, Come Again.

Six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist Luis Figueroa joins Gracias, Come Again to talk salsa, Puerto Rican culture, family, and his journey from YouTube covers to becoming one of the genre&rsquo;s brightest stars.
Luis shares how posting covers online led to being discovered by Marc Anthony, who became a major mentor in his career, and opens up about touring with Romeo Santos, where he fully embraced the Spanish language and went from not being fluent or confident speaking it to becoming fluent and even more connected to his culture.
We also revisit the moment Honey first discovered Luis performing in the Bronx alongside the legendary La India, singing her iconic duet originally recorded with Marc Anthony. Luis talks about keeping salsa alive for a new generation, his Puerto Rican roots, songwriting, family, and why carrying the culture forward means so much to him.
This is a conversation about music, identity, language, legacy, and why Luis Figueroa is no longer just considered the future of salsa, he is very much part of its present. 🎙️ Watch the full interview with Luis Figueroa on Gracias, Come Again.

Luis Figueroa: From YouTube Covers To 6x GRAMMY Nominee & Co-Signs From Marc Anthony & La India

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Jason Reyes is making history from the Bronx to the WORLD.

Born and raised in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Jason is the founder and principal of the Bronx School of Hip Hop, the first hip hop high school in the world, opening in New York City in September 2026.

Before launching this groundbreaking school, Jason served as principal of MS 129 Academy and built his career around helping young people discover their identity, their voice, their brilliance, and their power. His journey was not easy. Jason grew up in foster care, experienced family loss and adversity, and still chose to dedicate his life to education and service.

His story is rooted in resilience, culture, strength, and a refusal to let obstacles determine what is possible. In this conversation, we talk about how the Bronx School of Hip Hop came to be, why hip hop belongs in education, what it means to build a school around culture and identity, and how Jason is handling criticism from people who are not happy about his role as principal. We also get into books, fatherhood, leadership, his love of hip hop, and of course, his top five hip hop artists of all time. 

Jason Reyes is not just opening a school, he is building a legacy. This fall, the Bronx School of Hip Hop will make history in New York City and around the world, and we are proud to celebrate the man behind the mission.

Jason Reyes is making history from the Bronx to the WORLD.
Born and raised in the Bronx to Puerto Rican parents, Jason is the founder and principal of the Bronx School of Hip Hop, the first hip hop high school in the world, opening in New York City in September 2026.
Before launching this groundbreaking school, Jason served as principal of MS 129 Academy and built his career around helping young people discover their identity, their voice, their brilliance, and their power. His journey was not easy. Jason grew up in foster care, experienced family loss and adversity, and still chose to dedicate his life to education and service.
His story is rooted in resilience, culture, strength, and a refusal to let obstacles determine what is possible. In this conversation, we talk about how the Bronx School of Hip Hop came to be, why hip hop belongs in education, what it means to build a school around culture and identity, and how Jason is handling criticism from people who are not happy about his role as principal. We also get into books, fatherhood, leadership, his love of hip hop, and of course, his top five hip hop artists of all time.&nbsp;
Jason Reyes is not just opening a school, he is building a legacy. This fall, the Bronx School of Hip Hop will make history in New York City and around the world, and we are proud to celebrate the man behind the mission.

Jason Reyes:  Fostering Our Youth, La Educación & That Hip-Hop

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Welcome to Gracias, Come Again Podcast with me, your host, Honey German. I’m getting REAL and straight to the fun details with some of the industry’s key players! Join me as I dive into the latest news from our cultura, relating to musica, TV, film, y mas. Get in on the chisme and laughs with your favorite Latino artists, producers, directors, writers, and influencers. Each weekly episode brings personal interviews, life stories, and hot takes. It's all about fun, musica, insights, and cultura, with a sprinkle of Dominican sazon. No se lo pierdan, seriously tune in!

Welcome to Gracias, Come Again Podcast with me, your host, Honey German. I’m getting REAL and straight to the fun details with some of the industry’s key players! Join me as I dive into the latest news from our cultura, relating to musica, TV, film, y mas. Get in on the chisme and laughs with your favorite Latino artists, producers, directors, writers, and influencers. Each weekly episode brings personal interviews, life stories, and hot takes. It's all about fun, musica, insights, and cultura, with a sprinkle of Dominican sazon. No se lo pierdan, seriously tune in!

Gracias, Come Again: A Podcast by Honey German

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