Talentoso. Carismático. Autodestructivo. Estamos hablando del premiado leyenda de la salsa Frankie Ruiz, quien permanece en nuestros corazones mas de 25 años después de su muerte con tan solo 40 años. Sus canciones eran romanticas y atrevidas (...

The final episode of our deep dive into the life of Héctor Lavoe, El Cantante de Los Cantantes, Singer of All Singers, whose music still resonates decades after his 1970s and '80s peak. Known for hits like El Cantante, Mi Gente, and Aguanilé, L...

We take a deep dive into the life of Héctor Lavoe, the salsa king whose music still resonates decades after his 1970s and '80s peak. Known for hits like El Cantante, Mi Gente, and Aguanilé, Lavoe’s story is a rollercoaster of talent, triumph, a...

We take a deep dive into the life of Héctor Lavoe, the salsa king whose music still resonates decades after his 1970s and '80s peak. Known for hits like El Cantante, Mi Gente, and Aguanilé, Lavoe’s story is a rollercoaster of talent, triumph, a...

Introducción al hermoso pueblo de montaña central de Jayuya, Puerto Rico.FUENTES:Los taínos: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1946209/episodes/10238070

En 1987 se encontraron los restos de cinco esqueletos antiguos en la región costera de Boquerón en Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Lo que aprendieron los científicos nos brinda una visión fascinante sobre la vida y la cultura de nuestros antepasados.

¿Cómo obtuvo su diseño la bandera de Puerto Rico?En este episodio vexilológico, hacemos un recorrido por todas las banderas que han ondeado en nuestra hermosa isla, desde las insignias que portaban Colón y su tripulación hasta la representa...

Como la mayoría de los seres humanos, los Boricuas disfrutan de sus bebidas adultas. Entre otras, está la omnipresente cerveza Medalla Light, pero la isla también cuenta con una serie de cervecerías artesanales de alta gama para todos los gusto...

Talentoso. Carismático. Autodestructivo. Estamos hablando del premiado leyenda de la salsa Frankie Ruiz, quien permanece en nuestros corazones muchos años después de su muerte con tan solo 40 años . Sus canciones eran sexy y atrevidas (como en ...

El Kokobalé es un arte marcial puertorriqueño único que combina la música de bomba con la lucha con palos y la esgrima con machete, y que tiene sus raíces en las tradiciones africanas y taínas. Originario de los africanos esclavizados que adapt...

Kokobalé is a unique Puerto Rican martial art that blends bomba music with stick-fighting and machete fencing, rooted in African and Taino traditions. Originating from enslaved Africans who adapted their warrior dances into bomba, it became bot...

The discovery of five skeletal remains from 4000 years ago in the coastal town of Boquerón, Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico.El descubrimiento de cinco restos esqueléticos de hace 4000 años en el pueblo costero de Boquerón, Cabo Rojo, Puerto ...

How do Puerto Ricans ring in the New Year? Hear about some of the traditions and let us know how YOU celebrate! ¿Cómo reciben el Año Nuevo los puertorriqueños? ¡Conozca algunas de las tradiciones y díganos cómo lo celebra USTED!

We have a cute holiday episode for you today! We watched the PBS cartoon Alma's Way, about a Puerto Rican family living in the Bronx. In this episode we learned about Christmas Eve and Three Kings Day traditions, as well as how to navigate disa...

The life, crimes, death and influence of Puerto Rico's most notorious pirate.  La vida, crímenes, muerte e influencia del pirata más notorio. Other episodes referenced:

Our Halloween episode has it all!  First, the story of a soul sentenced to roam the beaches of Puerto Rico to pay for his sins. Then there’s holiday trivia, sports talk, and why “whopping” sets Chris off.  LA LEYENDA D...

We all know the story of Robin Hood, who stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Well, Puerto Rican lore contains such a hero. His name is Roberto Cofresí, and he is Puerto Rico’s most notorious pirate. Today is Part One of Cofresí's story. W...

Showing love to the Puerto Rican jíbaro!¡Mostrandole cariño al jíbaro puertorriqueño!

In August of 1970, Rudolfo Rivera-Rios boarded a Pan American flight bound for Puerto Rico, armed and eager to skyjack the 747 to Cuba. En agosto de 1970, Rudolfo Rivera-Ríos abordó un vuelo de Pan American con destino a Puerto Ric...

Surely by now you’ve heard of the ubiquitous Bad Bunny. He’s something for everyone. Maybe you’ve heard one of his many hit songs, saw him bring fire to the Grammys, or caught his appearances on SNL. Perhaps you saw him in Bullet Train! There’s...

From its humble origins in Santiago de Cuba to a global empire worth billions, the story of the Bacardí Rum family will make your heart break and your jaw drop. Maybe listen to this after 5 o’clock!Desde sus humildes orígenes en San...

A little about the history and culture of this charming little town in the mountains of Central Puerto Rico.Un poco sobre la historia y cultura de este encantador pueblecito de las montañas del centro de Puerto Rico.

Nancy and her husband Chris just spent 9 wonderful days with her parents in Arecibo! Among the many highlights: Taino museum (Museo el Cemí) and Casa Canales in Jayuya6th Annual Festival of the Sombrero in UtuadoPoza del Obispo beac...

This stunning gem situated 45 miles west of Mayagüez, along the Mona Passage, is a nature lover's dream.  Beautiful beaches, a variety of wildlife, and caves full of Taino and European history offer endless opportunities for exploration an...

Today we learn a lot about Three Kings Day/Día de Reyes, a holiday that is revered even more than Christmas Day in Spanish-speaking lands.Hoy aprendemos mucho sobre el Día de Reyes, un festividad que es venerada incluso más que la Na...