Becoming An Icon
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Becoming An Icon
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...
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Episode 1: Swipe Right
Juan, a reclusive museum curator, swipes right on a dating app and unknowingly goes on a date with Fernando – a charming conman who secretly plans on...
Season Finale: Pride & Power
Familia, we’re wrapping up season two with a bang! Joining us is the amazing music editor Thania Garcia as we dive into what makes our Season Two icon...
Icons in the Making: Corridos Tumbados Edition
Pa’lante primo! Let’s look forward once again! In this episode, we enlist the help of our favorite music journalist, Tomás Mier, to peer into the futu...
Thalía: Arrasando
In the final episode of our Thalía journey, we explore her fairy tale ending—and everything that came after. Now celebrating 24 years of marriage with...
Thalía: Amor A La Mexicana
After starring in a smash-hit teen telenovela and becoming the most popular member of Mexico’s top teen pop band, Thalía showed no signs of slowing do...
Thalía: Piel Morena
Thalía has it all—an icon of icons with a life as dramatic as any telenovela. There’s conflict, scandalous romance, a ransom, and a fairytale wedding....
WiIlie Colón: Idilio
In the final episode of our Willie Colón journey, we explore his solo career and his legendary collaboration with Rubén Blades, a period that saw him...
Willie Colón: Todo Tiene Su Final
In this episode of Becoming an Icon, we dive into one of Latin music’s most legendary partnerships: it’s time for the Bad Boys. We’ll explore the unfo...
Willie Colón: El Día de Mi Suerte
Time to start a new iconic journey! This time, we dive into the story of Willie Colón, a towering figure in Latin music. From his humble beginnings in...
Vicente Fernández: Volver, Volver
In our final Vicente Fernandez episode, we explore the complexities of El Charro de Huentitán, an imperfect yet undeniably legendary figure. His contr...
Vicente Fernández: Mujeres Divinas
In true cowboy fashion, Vicente Fernandez called his sons “los potrillos” – the three colts. His love for them went beyond supporting their musical ca...
Vicente Fernández: El Hijo del Pueblo
When Vicente Fernández was a little boy, he watched Pedro Infante movies while tending to the cows on his family’s ranch. He dreamt of charro suits an...
Maná: Revolución de Amor
Today, we’re hopping on the Maná hate-train for a couple stops, diving into the most popular arguments from critics and rock fans who claim the band i...
Maná: Clavado en Un Bar
In the early 90's, Maná became the most talked-about rock band in Mexico, even gaining traction outside their homeland. And like any good rock band ri...
Maná: Oye Mi Amor
Today we are kicking off the journey of one of the biggest bands to come out of Mexico’s rock scene of the 70s and 80s: Maná. It all started with a co...
Christina Aguilera: Fighter
For our final episode with Xtina, we delve into the 2010s, a challenging decade for our singing queen. Through it all, Christina Aguilera has continuo...
Cristina Aguilera: Genie in a Bottle
In this episode of Becoming an Icon, we follow Christina’s transformation from the Mickey Mouse Club to her first major record deal. We’ll explore Xti...
Christina Aguilera: What a Girl Wants
As her biggest fans, we had been waiting for this moment impatiently... at last, on Becoming an Icon, we explore the incredible journey of Christina A...
Tigres Del Norte: The Legacy of los Jefes
In our final episode of Los Tigres del Norte journey, we explore their new era with the youngest brother joining the band, solidifying their staying p...
Tigres Del Norte: Narcos and Newcomers
Come with us as we continue exploring the incredible journey of Los Tigres del Norte. In today’s episode, we start with their first-ever hit, the icon...
Tigres Del Norte: Corridos from El Campo
In this episode of Becoming an Icon, we delve into the story of a band whose journey has it all. From a childhood in a small town in Sinaloa to a trag...
Icons in the Making: Female Reggaeton Edition
On this episode, we’re looking forward. Join us as we peer into the future and chat about the next generation of icons. And darling, we have a legenda...
Daddy Yankee: LEGENDADDY
Welcome to the grand finale of our Daddy Yankee journey! We cannot talk about the king of reggaeton without mentioning the song that changed the scene...
Daddy Yankee: From The Barrio Fino to The Top
In this episode of Becoming an Icon… a feud that’s up there with Drake and Kendrick’s! We delve into Daddy Yankee’s friendship and eventual fallout wi...
Daddy Yankee: The World Before Reggaeton
At last, on Becoming an Icon, we’re exploring Daddy Yankee's journey to earn his rightful throne as the King of Reggaeton! In this episode, we'll delv...
Carlos Santana: Supernatural
In our thrilling finale exploring the epic journey of the legendary Carlos Santana, we dive into a moment in life when his heroes faded away, leaving...
Carlos Santana: From the Mountain to the Desert
In today’s episode of Becoming an Icon, we kick off with Santana’s decisive performance at a generation-defining music festival, propelling him to the...
Carlos Santana: A Child of the ‘60s
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...
Selena: Gone But Never Forgotten
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:...
Selena: Rise to the Astrodome
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...
Selena: A Tejano’s World
Get ready to dive into the legacy of a brand new icon! Today, we shine the spotlight on none other than the queen of Tejano music... Selena! Join us a...
Celia Cruz: Cuban Soul, Cuban Soil
Step into the spotlight with us for the grand finale of our Celia Cruz journey, where we delve into her twilight years: overflowing with awards, accol...
Celia Cruz: Fania’s Biggest All-Star
Today on Becoming an Icon: When Celia thrived, an entire groundbreaking musical scene thrived alongside her. Join us as we revisit Celia's stratospher...
Celia Cruz: Your Day Has come
Join us as we delve into the captivating legacy of a brand new icon! In this episode, we embark on a journey into the life of Celia Cruz. Starting fro...
Juan Gabriel: Legends Never Die
Join us for the emotional finale of our Juan Gabriel journey as we pay tribute to the beloved icon's life and legacy. In this episode, as we mourn his...
Juan Gabriel: The Power of El Divo
Welcome to today's episode where we dive into Juan Gabriel's extensive influence! From crafting iconic tunes for telenovelas to reminiscing about some...
Juan Gabriel: Humble Beginnings
We’re back with an all new season of Becoming an Icon! To kick things off with a bang, our spotlight falls on none other than El Divo de Juárez, Juan...
Season Finale: Latinxplosion!
¡Hey, Familia! We still can't believe the final episode for our season is here, so we made sure it's extra special. Join Lilliana and Joseph as they s...
Gloria Estefan: Here We Are
Before we say goodbye to the Estefans we have a special treat for you. Joining us today is the remarkable musician hailing from Barranquilla and now a...
Gloria Estefan: Get on Your Feet
Gloria Estefan's career continued to thrive as she embarked on a successful solo career with albums like "Cuts Both Ways" and "Don't Wanna Lose You."...