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Becoming An Icon

Becoming An Icon

Written by: 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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Episodes
  • Episode 1: Swipe Right

    Episode 1: Swipe Right
    Feb 12 2025

    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 conning him.

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    25 mins
  • Season Finale: Pride & Power

    Season Finale: Pride & Power
    Nov 20 2024

    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 icons legendary: major record deals, bustling border towns, and endless Latino pride. Get ready to reminisce about the season’s unforgettable stories, share some laughs, and spill the tea on what’s next for the Latin music scene. You won’t want to miss this fun-filled finale!

    Lilliana Vazquez and Joseph Carrillo are the hosts of Becoming An Icon with production support by Nick Milanes, Santiago Sierra, Rodrigo Crespo, Evelyn Uribe and Edgar Esteban of Sonoro Media in partnership with iHeart Radio's My Cultura Podcast network.

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    Follow Lilliana Vazquez on Instagram and Twitter @lillianavazquez

    Follow Joseph Carrillo on Instagram @josephcarrillo

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    44 mins
  • Icons in the Making: Corridos Tumbados Edition

    Icons in the Making: Corridos Tumbados Edition
    Nov 13 2024

    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 future and spill the tea on the next generation of icons. This time, we cover the genre everyone’s been talking about: Corridos Tumbados. Join us as we dive into all things Peso Pluma, Natanael Cano, and Fuerza Régida, exploring their current impact and their bright future ahead.

    Lilliana Vazquez and Joseph Carrillo are the hosts of Becoming An Icon with production support by Nick Milanes, Santiago Sierra, Evelyn Uribe and Edgar Esteban 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

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    40 mins
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