Show Notes
This week on Track Star* Jack is joined by comedian, actor, and producer, John Leguizamo to cover some iconic Latin artists and discuss how Latin music speaks for and resonates with populations around the world.
Along the way, John and Jack consider how Bad Bunny became the #1 artist in the world, how salsa in the 70s created a space for Latin people in New York, and the cultural significance of the breakthrough by Latin artists in the past few years.
John takes us on a brief and powerful journey through a slice of the history of Latin music, with many dance breaks to accompany.
This Episode's Track List:
EoO - Bad Bunny La Freak - Paloma Mami & Rauw Alejandro The Message - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five El Cantante - Héctor Lavoe Despídase bien - Carin León Get Up (I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine) - James Brown
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