In this episode, host Tamara Marie dives into the song “Las Caras Lindas” 🎶 by Ismael Rivera, a renowned salsa singer from Puerto Rico. Against the backdrop of Black History Month, we delve into the significance of Afro-Latino culture in Latin America, particularly Puerto Rico.

Through dissecting the lyrics of the song and giving you a taste of the language, you will gain a deeper understanding of the rich history, language, and cultural nuances present in Afro-Latino music.

From this podcast you will

• Dive into the world of Afro-Latino culture through the lens of salsa music. 🇵🇷
• Explore the significance of language and cultural representation in Puerto Rican music and history. 💃
• Explore the real talk behind gender and adjective agreements in Spanish through an engaging analysis of song lyrics. 🎤

Resources Mentioned in this Episode

• Learn Spanish con Salsa website
• Learn Spanish with Music Course
• Black Expat Series

Song Featured in this Episode

Las Caras Lindas by Ismael Rivera

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