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Becoming An Icon

By: My Cultura and Sonoro
  • Summary

  • Becoming an Icon chronicles the lives of Latinx artists who have left an indelible mark through the sustained brilliance of their careers. This podcast brings you an exploration of various genre-defining stars, like Shakira, Jennifer Lopez, Bad Bunny and more, whose talent is so memorable that they surpass mere performers and ascend to the iconic level. Here, we chart the paths and trails these unique artists have blazed on their way to global fame.

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Episodes
  • Carlos Santana: A Child of the ‘60s
    May 22 2024

    Get ready to groove as we take a deep dive into the extraordinary journey of Carlos Santana! His life and career embody the very essence of a '60s and '70s rock star, and today, we're diving headfirst into the legend's beginnings. Coming of age amidst the vibrant streets of San Francisco during the heyday of counterculture, Santana played legendary venues and witnessed legendary performances that would shape his destiny. Carlos was on the brink of becoming a household name.

    Lilliana Vazquez and Joseph Carrillo are the hosts of Becoming An Icon with production support by Nick Milanes, Rodrigo Crespo, Santiago Sierra and Ameyalli Negrete 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 @josephcarrillo

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    25 mins
  • Selena: Gone But Never Forgotten
    May 15 2024

    Today on Becoming an Icon… Get ready to relive Selena’s meteoric rise and untimely fall. During the early '90s, Selena was at the peak of her career: "Amor Prohibido" was her biggest hit yet, and fans were captivated by her powerful performances. But then, as you know, tragedy struck. Instead of dwelling on how Selena was taken from us, join us in this episode as we celebrate all that she gave us and the torchbearers who continue to keep her legacy alive.

    Lilliana Vazquez and Joseph Carrillo are the hosts of Becoming An Icon with production support by Santiago Sierra, Nick Milanes, Rodrigo Crespo and Ameyalli Negrete 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 @josephcarrillo

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    35 mins
  • Selena: Rise to the Astrodome
    May 8 2024

    Step into the world of Selena as we uncover the moments that shaped her legendary career. On today’s episode, we begin with her very first record deal, leading up to her legendary concert at the Astrodome in Houston. Join us as we deep dive into her romance with Chris Perez and the electrifying performances that solidified her status as a Tejano sensation. These were the years that cemented Selena as the star we all love and remember!

    Lilliana Vazquez and Joseph Carrillo are the hosts of Becoming An Icon with production support by Nick Milanes, Rodrigo Crespo, Santiago Sierra and Ameyalli Negrete 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 @josephcarrillo

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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    29 mins

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