Miguel Perez
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Before the Breakthrough: Daddy Yankee (opens the original)
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Each week during Hispanic Heritage Month, World Cafe is diving into a Latin American artist’s journey before their big mainstream breakthrough in the U.S. and beyond. Last week, we talked about how Shakira‘s Laundry Service became the blueprint for future Latin American artists wanting to cross over into the U.S. market and beyond. Today, we’re diving into a song that didn’t just break an artist — it opened the floodgates for a whole genre. Daddy Yankee‘s “Gasolina,” from the Puerto Rican artist
Before the Breakthrough: Shakira (opens the original)
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In 2001, you could not escape Shakira‘s “Whenever, Wherever,” off of the Colombian star’s 2001 album, Laundry Service. “It was a smashing success, and it sort of became the blueprint for future Latin American artists wanting to cross over into the U.S.,” says World Cafe producer Miguel Perez. Each week during Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re diving into a Latin American artist’s journey before their big mainstream breakthrough in the U.S. and beyond. This week, Perez takes us back to Shakira’s ear
'It’s the music of my soul': In 2001, Dolly Parton brought bluegrass to World Cafe - WXPN | Vinyl At Heart (opens the original)
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Dolly Parton with David Dye | File photo Dolly Parton, one of the most beloved and influential figures in American music and culture, died today at the age of 80. Born in 1946 in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, she rose from humble beginnings to become a country music superstar, celebrated songwriter, actress, author and philanthropist. Her signature songs include “Jolene,” “I Will Always Love You” and “9 to 5.” Beyond music, Parton built a legacy through her generosity, most notably wit
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