Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward

By Giraldo Luis AlvaréSociety & Culture

Siempre Pa'lante! Always Forward episodes

March 17, 202320 - Queen of the 1's & 2's feat. DJ Perly
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest is a Badass Bori from the Boogie Down Bronx. A self-taught DJ who moves the crowd from el corazón. Her relentless pursuit of perfecting her craft is the reason why she’s one of the best to do it.
A champion of the people. Always moving forward. Pa’lante como un elefante.
From park jams to arenas, she brings that sofrito to every mix leaving the people wanting more. please welcome, two-time DMC US Champion, the Queen of the 1’s & 2’s, DJ Perly.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
DJ Perly
Artist
DJ Perly site | Linktree | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Soundcloud
DJ Perly site - https://www.djperlymusic.com/

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/djperly

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/djperly

IG - https://www.instagram.com/djperly/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/djperly

FB - https://www.facebook.com/DJPerly/

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/djperly

Frosted Perlz Snow Vid - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kwnH-b_vtg

2017 DMC USA Finals - https://youtu.be/mD6ws_c9nXo

2022 DMC USA Finals - https://youtu.be/-T5r7kfJo-o
NOTABLE MENTIONS
DJ Perly, Badass Bori, Puerto Rico, Technics, DMC USA National Championship, Spanish Harlem, Fania All-Stars, Johnny Pacheco, Ray Barretto, La Lupe, Héctor Lavoe, Willie Colón, Marc Anthony, Studio 54, Elvis, Motown, Diana Ross, The Beatles MTV, TRL, Hot 97, Hip-Hop, Salsa, Park Jams, Native New Yorker, Odyssey, Frankie Avalon, Can’t Take My Eye’s Off You, Deee-lite, Groove is in the Heart, Q-Tip, Bootsy Collins, De La Soul, Trugoy the Dove, 3 Feet High and Rising, Delorean, Wu-Tang, A Tribe Called Quest, J Dilla, Lady Gaga, Madison Square Garden, MSG, EDM, Mark Ronson, A-Trak, Aaron LaCrate, Milkcrate Athletics, Kobe Bryant
38 min
March 10, 202319 - Salud, Dinero y Amor (Health, Wealth & Love) feat. Yvette Peña
Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest’s humble beginnings go back to the Upper West Side of Manhattan with roots en la Republica Dominicana.
Familia y amor mixed with She Si Puede makes this Afro-Latina the Poderista she is today.
She brings flavor adding sazón to every conversation she’s part of.
Heartwork is what she does by paying it forward to the Latino community. If there is a resource that can help someone, you better believe our guest will connect them to it. Please welcome, VP of Audience Strategy at AARP, Yvette Peña.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

Yvette Peña
Vice President, Audience Strategy, AARP
AARP site | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok
AARP site - https://www.aarp.org/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AARP

IG - https://www.instagram.com/aarp/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/AARP

FB - https://www.facebook.com/AARP

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@aarp
NOTABLE MENTIONS
AARP, Salud, Dinero, Amor, Dominican Republic, New York City, Upper West Side, Manhattan, Poderosa, Poderistas, American Dream, Sueño Americano, Ancestors, Heartwork, Financial Security, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Millennials, USHLI, Dr. Juan Andrade Jr., Chicago, Afro-Latina, Afro-Latino, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, UnidosUS, Hispanic Federation, Hispanic Heritage Foundation, Las Tres Estrellas Bakery, Pastelitos de Carne, Pollo Guisado, Pernil, Flan
33 min
March 03, 202318 - Pa'lante Recap - (Episodio 13 - 17)
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. I’m back for another recap and who better to join me than Los Primos, Cousin Oz & Tone, hosts of the Cousins Collectibles Podcast. In this recap, you will hear insight on previously released episodes, life topics and current events all with culture at the forefront.
The audio covering just the recap of the episodes is available now on all major podcast platforms. The extended version will be coming soon to my Youtube channel. Show love by subscribing today, liking an episode and saying hola in the comment section.
For more info on this episode and our guests, check the show notes. We’ll be back next week with more inspiring cultural content. One more thing, don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. Every little bit helps mi gente.
So sit back, relax and enjoy the Recap.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

Giraldo Luis Alvaré - Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@siemprepalante/featured

IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward

Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward

FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/
Special guests - Cousins Collectibles Podcast, Cousin Oz & Tone - Podcasters, Card Connoisseurs
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cousins-collectibles-podcast/id1604404368

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@cousinscollectiblespodcast

IG - https://www.instagram.com/cousins_collectibles/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/cousins_podcast
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Victoria Eady Butler, Uncle Nearest, Alex Santiago, Vicky Bakery, Jamie Broadnax, Black Girl Nerds, Albertus Joseph, Keith Salandy, K Banger, Fawn Weaver, Whiskey, Bourbon, Hip-Hop, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Cortadito, Sanguich de Miami, Cuban Sanguich, Danny y Rosa, Calle Ocho, Ismael Llano, Darien Borges, Pero…Let Me Tell You!, Pin Pan Pollo, Miss Lushy, Idris Elba, Cousins Collectibles, Cousin Oz, Cousin Tone, Les Brown, The Hobby
1 hr 1 min
February 17, 202317 - Can't Stop, Won't Stop feat. Keith Salandy aka K Banger
In this episode, our guest is a renaissance man who works on his craft 24/7 making him one of the most talented artists in the industry. His Trininad & Tobago roots instilled in him a Si Se Puede mentality. His humble beginnings in Perth Amboy NJ led him on a musical journey that continues to this day.
He’s opened for Public Enemy, worked with BET and has an extensive list of collaborations with some of the best to do it. These are just a few of the many accolades he’s received. He navigates life persevering through the beautiful struggle it is. There’s levels to this, he knows it and continues to level up.
I’ve known my guest for more than 30 years and I’m honored to have him on my show. Please welcome, Artist, Producer and Educator, Keith Salandy aka K Banger.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Keith Salandy aka K Banger
Artist, Musician, Educator
K Banger site | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok | Cloud 9 | 4 Jersey Remix
K Banger site - https://mistersalandy.com/home

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/kbanger

IG - https://www.instagram.com/keith_k_banger/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/kbanger

FB - https://www.facebook.com/kbangermusic

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@kbangerdotcom

Cloud 9 feat. K Banger - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kbanger/cloud-9

4 Jersey Remix feat. Cymarshall Law, Hakim Green, K Banger - https://cymarshalllaw.bandcamp.com/track/4-jersey-remix
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Trinidad & Tobago, Perth Amboy, Elizabeth, New Jersey, New York, Brooklyn, Uprock, Calypso, Dancehall, Reggae, Salsa, Son, Merengue, Bachata, Hip-Hop, Latin Percussion, Powerhouse Records, Curry, Buss Up Shut, Salandy, We Are the Salandy, We Are Free People, FRESH, George Lamond, Big L, Nice & Smooth, BET, KRS-One, Nature Born, Shakim, Supreme, Triplebeam, Precise, Chilly C, Delaney Homes, New Orleans, Code Switching, T.D. Jakes, Robert Kiyosaki, The G.O.A.T. Squad, Cymarshall Law, TruWerdz, Yours Truly The Poet, Hakim Green, Source, DJ Kool Herc, Waterfront Brotherhood, Vida Guerra, Mental Health
32 min
February 11, 202316 - Family First, Art Comes Next feat. Albertus Joseph
Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest experienced the true essence of family as a child living in New York, New Jersey and in the country of Suriname located in South America. These humble beginnings cultivated a love for art he would embrace later in life.
His paintings and murals are masterpieces featuring icons in music, culture and sports with most of them highlighting women. One thing you will notice is the majority of women are Black, Indigenous, Latina and Asian. Each work of art is carefully crafted making it a timeless classic.
Please welcome, Artist, Painter and Muralist, Albertus Joseph.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

Albertus Joseph
Artist, Painter, Muralist
Instagram | Facebook | TikTok
IG - https://www.instagram.com/albertusjoseph/

FB - https://www.facebook.com/Burgerman599

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@albertusjoseph
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Art, East Elmhurst, Queens, South Plainfield, New Jersey, New York, The Mosquito Coast, Suriname, South America, Rain Forest, Brazil, Guyana, 1974, Rutgers University, Engineering, Black, Indigenous, Latina, Asian, Viola Davis, EGOT, Maya Salam, New York Times
17 min
February 03, 202315 - A Movement Built to Last for Generations to Come feat. Jamie Broadnax
Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
As we begin the celebration of Black Culture this month, remember, one month only scratches the surface to the contributions black women and men have made in the U.S. and around the world. Take time to read and share stories of pioneers who have laid the foundation to make this world a better place.
Listen and learn from history so that we can right the wrongs and improve on the accomplishments. Pray to our ancestors so that they may give us strength to overcome no matter what comes our way. This month I invite you to hear about how our guests take their craft to another level.
In this episode, our guest took the leap of faith creating one of the biggest movements in media. Her work has been recognized by Shonda Rimes, Melissa Harris-Perry and Idris Elba. That’s just a few of the tastemakers that our guest and her team has interviewed. She has garnered the respect of fans and industry professionals with content that connects with the community.
From red carpets to current events, get your wireless earbuds ready. Please welcome, the CEO of Black Girl Nerds, Jamie Broadnax.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

Jamie Broadnax
Founder & CEO - Black Girl Nerds
Black Girl Nerds site | Podcast | YouTube | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | TikTok
Black Girl Nerds site - https://blackgirlnerds.com/

Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-girl-nerds/id1056793768?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=2

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/FlixGrl/videos

IG - https://www.instagram.com/blackgirlnerds/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/BlackGirlNerds

FB - https://www.facebook.com/blackgirlnerds

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@blackgirlnerds?lang=en
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Black Girl Nerds, BGN, Black Culture, Black History Month, Marvel, DC, X-Men, Shonda Rhimes, Melissa Harris-Perry, Idris Elba, Comic-Con, Morticia Addams, Wednesday Addams, Jim Carrey
28 min
January 20, 202314 - El Sueño Americano (The American Dream), Que Sweet It Is! feat. Alex Santiago
Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
In this episode, our guest is building on a family legacy that began in Cuba more than 50 years ago. One pastelito at a time, this immigrant story is all about the “American Dream - El Sueño Americano.”
He shares his journey on becoming part of the family and learning the business. From pastelitos to cangrejitos (meat pastries), get your cafecito (coffee) ready. Please welcome, the CEO of Vicky Bakery, Alex Santiago.

Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

Alex Santiago
CEO - Vicky Bakery
Vicky Bakery site | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
Vicky Bakery site - https://vickybakery.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/vickybakery/

Twitter - https://twitter.com/vickybakery/

FB - https://www.facebook.com/VickyEnterprises
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Vicky Bakery, Antonio y Gelasia Cao, La Vencedora, Havana, Cuba, American Dream, El Sueño Americano, Pastelitos, Cangrejitos, Cuban Pastry, Palitroques, Nochebuena, Christmas Eve, Easter, New Year’s Eve, Caja China, Pig Roast, Arros con Frijoles, Black Beans, Rice, Pork, Cafe con Leche, Cafecito, Tostada
32 min
January 13, 2023 13 - Love, Honor & Respect feat. Victoria Eady Butler
Hola mi gente! Feliz Año Nuevo, Happy New Year. We are back for the second half of Season 2 for Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening.
Before we start, I wish all of you an abundance of health, love, happiness and wealth for 2023 and beyond. Your support has helped this show gravitate to new heights; the best is yet to come. Speaking of the best, this next episode is a story about familia that inspires everytime it's told.
Have you heard about Nathan “Nearest” Green? He’s a former slave who became Tennessee’s premier whisky distiller and taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey. Yes, you heard that right. He taught Jack Daniels how to make whiskey.
In 2016, On the 150th anniversary of Jack Daniels Tennessee Whiskey, Clay Risen wrote an article for the NY Times about Nathan “Nearest” Green. Fawn Weaver, an author and entrepreneur, was in Singapore when she read the article. This marked the beginning of something special. How special? Let’s just say the spirits industry has been introduced to a legacy that is rewriting history. A history ensuring the story is being told straight from the source.
Our guest is part of the team behind the most awarded American Whiskey or Bourbon since its launch in 2017. She is the great-great-granddaughter of Nearest Green and as a master blender for Uncle Nearest, she has reshaped the whiskey and bourbon industry. Please welcome, Victoria Eady Butler.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Victoria Eady Butler
Master Blender
Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey
Uncle Nearest site | Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | Youtube
The Story of Nearest Green

Uncle Nearest site - https://unclenearest.com/
IG - http://www.instagram.com/unclenearest/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/UncleNearest
FB - https://www.facebook.com/unclenearest
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcfM0XBsHSQRB18ssOImb_g
The Story of Nearest Green - https://vimeo.com/325286687

NOTABLE MENTIONS
Nathan “Nearest” Green, Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, Uncle Nearest Distillery, Nearest Green Foundation, 1884 small batch, Master Blend, Love, Honor, Respect, Fawn Weaver, Clay Risen, NY Times, Singapore, Jack Daniels, Master Blender, Grandma, Shero, Faith, African American, Whiskey, Bourbon, Lincoln County Process of Filtering, Moore County High School, Tennessee State University, Lynchburg, Department of Justice
32 min
December 30, 202212 - Pa'lante Recap - Part 2 (Episodio 7 - 11)
Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. As I mentioned last week, this recap is a two-for-one special. You heard part one, now get ready for the sequel. Don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe.
Pa’lante shoutout! To Messi for winning his first World Cup. This episode was recorded prior to the final so I feel good knowing I picked the winner.
So sit back and enjoy your beverage of choice and bring in the new year listening to part two of the show.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Giraldo Luis Alvaré
Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward
Linktree | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward

Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward

FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/

FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/
Special guest - Santiago Ramones
Composer, Podcaster, Producer, Songwriter, Performer
Santiago Ramones site | Instagram | Facebook
Site - https://santiagoramones.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/santiagoramonesmusic/

FB - https://www.facebook.com/SantiagoRamonesMusic/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Carolina Espinal, Mozaic Strategies, Ismael Llano, Darien Borges, Pero…Let Me Tell You!, Amy-Rivera Nassar, Amy’s Pastelillos, Natasha Galano, Nosotros, Danny Hastings, Official Latino Film & Arts Festival, Latina/o/x Representation, 2022 Fifa World Cup, Qatar, Holidays
44 min
December 24, 202212 - Pa'lante Recap - Part 1 (Episodio 7 - 11)
Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. Thanks to my guests and listeners. Your support continues to take Season 2 to new heights. I’m back for another Pa’lante recap just in time for the holidays. You will hear insight on previously released episodes, reviews our listeners have given the show and tres en dos, 3 topics each discussed in 2 minutes by my guest and I.
This recap was so good we’re giving you a two-for-one special. Part one drops this week and part two right before we bring in the new year.
We’ll be back in January with new guests and inspiring cultural content. Don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. Sit back, enjoy that coquito, relax and enjoy with the familia this Pa’lante Recap.
Gracias for listening. Don't forget to rate, review, follow, subscribe, like and share. Check out my Linktree for more info. Pa'lante! https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward
Giraldo Luis Alvaré
Host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward
Linktree | Instagram | TikTok | Twitter | Facebook
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/sp.alwaysforward

IG - https://www.instagram.com/sp.alwaysforward/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@sp.alwaysforward

Twitter - https://twitter.com/SPalwaysforward

FB - https://www.facebook.com/sp.alwaysforward77/

FB - https://www.facebook.com/galvareSPAF/
Special guest - Santiago Ramones
Composer, Podcaster, Producer, Songwriter, Performer
Santiago Ramones site | Instagram | Facebook
Santiago Ramones Site - https://santiagoramones.com/

IG - https://www.instagram.com/santiagoramonesmusic/

FB - https://www.facebook.com/SantiagoRamonesMusic/
NOTABLE MENTIONS
Carolina Espinal, Mozaic Strategies, Ismael Llano, Darien Borges, Pero…Let Me Tell You!, Amy-Rivera Nassar, Amy’s Pastelillos, Natasha Galano, Nosotros, Danny Hastings, Official Latino Film & Arts Festival, Latina/o/x Representation, 2022 Fifa World Cup, Lionel Messi, Qatar, Holidays
47 min

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