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In this unforgettable episode, host Adrian L. Montañez sits down with salsa legend Rey Sepúlveda, whose voice helped define an entire era of salsa romántica and salsa dura.

✨ Highlights from the Conversation:

• Rey reflects on his roots, growing up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where he shared his formative years and friendship with the future salsa icon Frankie Ruiz.
• Memories of his early career and his time with Orquesta Sociedad 76
• The stories behind some of his most iconic hits, including “No Vale la Pena Enamorarse”, and his collaborations with Johnny Ray (Salsa Con Clase) and RMM ERA.
• Insights into being part of Ralph Mercado’s legendary roster and “La Perfecta Combinación”, which marked salsa’s golden years.
• His reflections on the legacy of salsa and how the genre continues to inspire across generations.

🌎 From Brooklyn to stages across the globe, Rey’s journey — shaped by friendship, music, and perseverance — reminds us why salsa is truly timeless.

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