In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Lucerito León, artist, salsera, and community leader to talk about música, identidad, and what it means to chase dreams in Australia. ✨
We get into:
- The fusion of salsa & reggaetón (and how Bad Bunny’s new album hits different for immigrants)
- The rise of mujeres in salsa and why representation matters
- How music connects us across cultures & continents
- The power of comunidad in uplifting each other Lucerito shares her personal journey, the challenges of adapting to a new culture, and her dreams of paving the way for future generations in the music industry.
Chapters:
- 00:00 The Fusion of Music Genres
- 04:51 Journey into Music: From Peru to Australia
- 07:42 Cultural Identity & the Immigrant Experience
- 10:57 Women in Salsa & Reggaetón
- 13:41 Navigating the Music Industry as Immigrants
- 16:33 Personal Growth & Relationships in Music
- 19:59 The Impact of Music on Cultural Identity
- 22:48 Future Aspirations & New Projects
- 25:36 Empowerment & Community Support
- 28:45 Reflections on Family & Heritage
- 31:57 The Importance of Representation in Music
#LuceritoLeón #LatinMusic #Salsa #Reggaeton #Community #BadBunny #AustraliaLatina #peruvian #peruvianaustralian
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