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Season 3 | Episode 7

More Than Rice and Beans Podcast®

Uplifting Latino Arts in the Heart or the Bronx Meet Flaco Navaja

Episode Description:

It takes a talented person to become a successful spoken word artist. Or an actor. Or a salsa singer. It takes the one and only Flaco Navaja to do it all. In this episode of More Than Rice and Beans, Tania and Miguel chat with the multi-faceted legendary Nuyorican about being featured on the In the Heights soundtrack, touring the world with Def Jam Poetry, and more. Plus, you’ll hear Flaco’s suggestions for all things food, music, and poetry. You don’t want to miss this one!

Highlights:

In this episode of More Than Rice and Beans, Tania and Miguel are joined by Flaco Navaja.

• Flaco explains, in simple(ish) terms what exactly he does.
• A look at the infamous Def Jam Poetry series and how it shaped Flaco’s future.
• What it’s like to write and produce music during an international lockdown.
• How being a Nuyorican has influenced Flaco’s creations.
• What it’s like to be featured on a Blockbuster movie soundtrack, plus the inside scoop on Lin Manuel Miranda.
• A look at the best food Flaco’s ever eaten and how traditional cuisine impacts his artistry.
• And more!

About the guest:

Flaco Navaja was born and raised in the Bronx, New York, by proud Puerto Rican nationalist parents. A singer, actor, and poet, Flaco performs in Spanish and English to crowds worldwide. He was the host of the legendary open mic showcase, “All That! Hip Hop Poetry & Jazz,” at the famous Nuyorican Poets’ Cafe. He has performed at national and international venues and events. In 2003, he toured internationally with the Tony Award-winning Russell Simmons’ Def Poetry Jam and has appeared on four HBO series episodes. Navaja is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, has appeared in several films & television shows, and was recently featured on the soundtrack of the Blockbuster hit In the Heights.

Links:

Follow Flaco on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flaconavaja/?hl=en.

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