Becoming An Icon
de My Cultura and Sonoro
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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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- Episode 1: Swipe Right · 25 min · Épisode 1Juan, 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 conning him. See…
- Season Finale: Pride & Power · 44 min · Épisode 36Familia, 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 icons legendary: major record…
- Icons in the Making: Corridos Tumbados Edition · 40 min · Épisode 35Pa’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 future and spill the tea on the…
- Thalía: Arrasando · 30 min · Épisode 34In 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 Tommy Mottola, her life…
- Thalía: Amor A La Mexicana · 29 min · Épisode 33After 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 down. She had one goal: to…
- Thalía: Piel Morena · 23 min · Épisode 32Thalía 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. From the time she was a…
- WiIlie Colón: Idilio · 34 min · Épisode 31In 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 at the top of his game. But…
- Willie Colón: Todo Tiene Su Final · 29 min · Épisode 30In 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 unforgettable music shared…
- Willie Colón: El Día de Mi Suerte · 24 min · Épisode 29Time 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 the South Bronx, where his…
- Vicente Fernández: Volver, Volver · 32 min · Épisode 28In our final Vicente Fernandez episode, we explore the complexities of El Charro de Huentitán, an imperfect yet undeniably legendary figure. His contributions to Mexico cemented…
- Vicente Fernández: Mujeres Divinas · 29 min · Épisode 27In true cowboy fashion, Vicente Fernandez called his sons “los potrillos” – the three colts. His love for them went beyond supporting their musical careers; Chente even…
- Vicente Fernández: El Hijo del Pueblo · 27 min · Épisode 26When 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 and singing his heart out. In…
- Maná: Revolución de Amor · 22 min · Épisode 25Today, 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 isn’t “rock enough,” whatever…
- Maná: Clavado en Un Bar · 22 min · Épisode 24In 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 riding the waves of success…
- Maná: Oye Mi Amor · 22 min · Épisode 23Today 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 cover band called Sombrero…
- Christina Aguilera: Fighter · 21 min · Épisode 22For our final episode with Xtina, we delve into the 2010s, a challenging decade for our singing queen. Through it all, Christina Aguilera has continuously clawed her way back…
- Cristina Aguilera: Genie in a Bottle · 34 min · Épisode 21In 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 Xtina’s golden age, including…
- Christina Aguilera: What a Girl Wants · 30 min · Épisode 20As her biggest fans, we had been waiting for this moment impatiently... at last, on Becoming an Icon, we explore the incredible journey of Christina Aguilera! Xtina rose from a…
- Tigres Del Norte: The Legacy of los Jefes · 16 min · Épisode 19In our final episode of Los Tigres del Norte journey, we explore their new era with the youngest brother joining the band, solidifying their staying power. Over the decades…
- Tigres Del Norte: Narcos and Newcomers · 32 min · Épisode 18Come 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 iconic “Camelia La Tejana”. It’s…
