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EPISODE · Oct 2, 2024 · 23 MIN

Willie Colón: El Día de Mi Suerte

from Becoming An Icon · host My Cultura and Sonoro

Time to start a new iconic journey! This time, we dive into the story of Willie Colón, a towering figure in Latin music. From his humble beginnings in the South Bronx, where his abuela nurtured his love for music, to earning the nickname El Malo, Colón's journey was just beginning. Join us as we explore his rise to fame, his pivotal signing with Fania Records, and the lucky day he met La Voz, which helped him shape the future of Latin music. Lilliana Vazquez and Joseph Carrillo are the hosts of Becoming An Icon with production support by Nick Milanes, Santiago Sierra, Rodrigo Crespo, Evelyn Uribe and Edgar Esteban of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network.If you want to support the podcast, please rate and review our show. Follow Lilliana Vazquez on Instagram and Twitter @lillianavazquez Follow Joseph Carrillo on Instagram @josephcarrilloSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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