Best Giraldo Luis Alvaré Podcasts (2025)

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10 - Golden feat. Erik Elijah Brumfield 46:07

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Everything about my next guest is Golden. He captures timeless moments through a lens, leaves his mark through graffiti, moves the crowd on the 1’s and 2’s, and serves up mouthwatering delicacies. He moves with the rhythm of the ti…

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9 - Bong Bong! feat. Bobbito García 46:29

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. We’re back to bless you with more episodes for Season 3. And what better way to get back into Cultura, Familia and Legacy than our next guest who is releasing his memoir on July 1. He's a pioneer who revolutionized basketball and s…

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8 - Son of God, Citizen of the World feat. Luis Rodriguez-Mayoral 49:37

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. You know we couldn’t close out 2024 without a special episode that will connect you instantly to the word legacy. Our next guest was conceived in San Antonio de los Baños, Cuba and born in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Dedicating over 60 yea…

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7 - Cultura Live! Havana feat. Lah Tere 16:42

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to a special edition of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. To everyone who has supported me on this journey, I appreciate you. You’ve taken time to listen, share, and celebrate culture with me. Cultura Live! proved there is a need to amplify voices that are making posi…

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6 - Cultura Live! Jengibre (Ginger) feat. Daso El Afro Caribeño 16:49

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to a special edition of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Last week you got a taste of what Cultura Live! Is all about. The vibes are on a frequency that got everyone tuned in. Listen closely. Something special awaits for you. It’s that cultural blessing you're about …

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5 - Cultura Live! Artist Blessings feat. Maria Dominguez 17:10

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to a special edition of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. On November 2, El Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead. We launched our first live event - Siempre Pa’lante! presents Cultura Live! Honoring Our Ancestors through Music & Art. The event was held at Piragua Art S…

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4 - Inspiring Generations of Dreamers feat. Gaby Pacheco 49:15

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Our guest this week is a Latina that has defied the odds for over two decades providing hope & inspiration to immigrants. In 2010, alongside three undocumented students, she led the Trail of Dreams, a remarkable four-month walk fro…

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3 - Storytelling Heroine feat. Kathryn Serrano 26:37

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Our guest this week is a visionary heroine with a passion for storytelling highlighting Filipino heritage. Her talent for building meaningful connections with guests as a co-host on Future Ancestors is both empowering and a form of…

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2 - Poderista Para Siempre feat. Charlotte Castillo 47:59

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Our guest this week is a proud nuyoriqueña with roots in la Republica Dominicana. Her parents' influence and belief in the power of education combined with her journey through college put her on a path to becoming the leader she is…

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1 - Fueled by the Ancestors feat. Lah Tere 32:41

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Season 3 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. This season, we’re elevating culture to new heights. From pioneers to emerging voices, we're celebrating artists, activists, authors, innovators and leaders in the community. They don’t just set the trend, they forge th…

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008 - You Only Live Twice...con Mangoes y Papayas! 22:27

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Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. This season of the Aguacate Chronicles proved that the “Avocado Moment”, “El Momento del Aguacate” is here to stay. Renata and I are grateful for you taking time out to learn about food and culture. The menu was fully loaded with delic…

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007 - Rice and Beans Royale 30:56

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Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Last episode, baked mac and cheese, sopa, black beans and rice, lemon, spices, pernil, mojo cooked up rice, mangu y arroz con leche. It’s been a flavorful experience and we got two more episodes to go. Up next on the menu we got arroz …

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006 - May the Mac and Cheese Be with You feat. Mighty Mangu and Friends 35:21

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Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Last episode, ceviche, mango salad, pineapple, fish and cornbread provided a fresh and wholesome take to comfort food you can enjoy any time of the day. Aguacate, platanos, arroz, tostones, frijoles negros keep making their point to be…

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005 - The Ceviche Awakens! feat. Mango, Piña, Cornbread y más! 32:59

1+ y ago32:59

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Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. We took a little break to get that exclusive content at NYCC. It was everything and more. I even made the news thanks to the good people at CBS. Pa’lante shoutout to Jusscope for the access and to all the amazing people I interviewed a…

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004 - El Aguacate strikes back! feat. Flan, Platanos y más! 27:56

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Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Last episode, Renata and I left you wanting more with all things platanos. I mean who doesn’t like tostones, maduros, mofongo and then switching it to the versatility of arroz. You can add cornmeal and a fried egg, boom! That’s one mea…

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003 - Return of the Platanos feat. Gallo Pinto, Arroz, Cornmeal y Huevos! 25:04

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Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Last episode, Renata and I touched on the importance of a balanced diet and food from the source minus the preservatives. Keep in mind, It’s good to live a little and have some pork chops and chicharrones. I mean, who doesn’t like a go…

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002 - Eat healthy pero don’t forget the Arepas! 20:12

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Hola mi gente, welcome to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Our first episode was the icebreaker, el rompe hielo. Cafecito, Caipirinha, Feijoada y Flan gave you a perfect start to the season. We’re only getting started and we got more in store for you to put your tastebuds in overdrive. Renata …

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001 - Cafecito y Flan, Caipirinha y Feijoada and much more! 30:03

2y ago30:03

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Hola mi gente, we are back for Season 2 of “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. A big Aguacate shoutout goes to all the amazing guests in Season 2. Thank you for sharing your favorite foods and beverages you loved growing up and enjoy to this day. This is what inspired the Aguacate Chronicles. Now, yo…

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28 - The Season Finale & Pa'lante Recap (Episodio 25 - 27) 55:34

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. As we wrap up Season 2, Episode 28 is not just a recap but the 50th episode overall for Siempre Pa’lante. To celebrate this amazing milestone, I invited someone special whose faith and energy alone move mountains. This Afro-Latina …

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27 - Presente for Bodies of Culture feat. Christopher Rivas 31:28

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest ensures we are presente in every conversation. Roots in La Republica Dominicana y Colombia are not the only thing that has shaped him. 102-17 64th road in Queens, NY gave him priceless experiences with bo…

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26 - Inspiring You to Live Artfully & Beautifully feat. Creatress Sarai Mora 33:57

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest is a proud Latina repping Mexico. Her inspiration began at an early age from her abuelita and great-grandfather who were artists in the familia. She embraced her ancestor's love for nature and art by crea…

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25 - Dame Dos Croquetas y Un Cafecito (Give Me 2 Croquettes & A Coffee) feat. Alec y Vicky 30:08

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Bienvendio mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guests, started with Dos Croquetas and a dream. In a crowded field of croquetas, they are Miami’s first Croqueta bar leading the way with nothing but flavors that keep you coming back for more. Familia ta…

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24 - Pa'lante Recap - Part 2 (Episodio 19 - 23) 27:56

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Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. As I mentioned last week, this recap is a two-for-one special. You heard part one, now get ready for the sequel. In this recap, we will be getting into my birthday celebration, Cubita Cafe, Michelinos Pizzaria, A memorable trip to Nueva York with my brother-in-law San…

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24 - Pa'lante Recap - Part 1 (Episodio 19 - 23) 45:49

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. We’re back for another recap and joining me is artist and muralist from the 305, Miss Lushy. She’s a Pa’lante All-Star from the show's inaugural season. Need a refresher? Check out episode 9, Season 1, Arriba Los Corazones - Uplift…

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23 - For the Love of the Game y Familia feat. Luis Dorante Jr. 32:31

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Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, baseball is el sueño americano for our guest. His roots go back multiple generations playing the sport in Venezuela. The journey to the U.S. presented challenges but nothing his family couldn’t overcome. The …

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22 - Familia y Béisbol (Family & Baseball) feat. Jason Villa 39:21

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, family origins for our guest begin in Mexico and lead to the U.S. His familia instilled in him discipline, work ethic and the power of education. His love for the game of baseball has made a positive impact through…

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21 - Familia (Family) feat. Giraldo Luis Alvaré 30:08

2+ y ago30:08

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Today is 3.23.23 and I’m celebrating my birthday, mi cumpleaños with you. It's my 21st anniversary of turning 25. Do the math and you’ll figure it out. I invited mi hermano, Michael J. Scott, a mentor and friend to be part of this …

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20 - Queen of the 1's & 2's feat. DJ Perly

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest is a Badass Bori from the Boogie Down Bronx. A self-taught DJ who moves the crowd from el corazón. Her relentless pursuit of perfecting her craft is the reason why she’s one of the best to do it. A champi…

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19 - Salud, Dinero y Amor (Health, Wealth & Love) feat. Yvette Peña 32:13

2+ y ago32:13

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Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest’s humble beginnings go back to the Upper West Side of Manhattan with roots en la Republica Dominicana. Familia y amor mixed with She Si Puede makes this Afro-Latina the Poderista she is today. She b…

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18 - Pa'lante Recap - (Episodio 13 - 17) 1:00:47

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. I’m back for another recap and who better to join me than Los Primos, Cousin Oz & Tone, hosts of the Cousins Collectibles Podcast. In this recap, you will hear insight on previously released episodes, life topics and current events…

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17 - Can't Stop, Won't Stop feat. Keith Salandy aka K Banger 31:26

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In this episode, our guest is a renaissance man who works on his craft 24/7 making him one of the most talented artists in the industry. His Trininad & Tobago roots instilled in him a Si Se Puede mentality. His humble beginnings in Perth Amboy NJ led him on a musical journey that continues to this day. He’s opened for Public Enemy, worked with BET …

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16 - Family First, Art Comes Next feat. Albertus Joseph 16:42

2+ y ago16:42

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Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest experienced the true essence of family as a child living in New York, New Jersey and in the country of Suriname located in South America. These humble beginnings cultivated a love for art he would e…

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15 - A Movement Built to Last for Generations to Come feat. Jamie Broadnax 27:58

2+ y ago27:58

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. As we begin the celebration of Black Culture this month, remember, one month only scratches the surface to the contributions black women and men have made in the U.S. and around the world. Take time to read and share stories of pio…

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14 - El Sueño Americano (The American Dream), Que Sweet It Is! feat. Alex Santiago 31:11

2+ y ago31:11

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Bienvenido mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest is building on a family legacy that began in Cuba more than 50 years ago. One pastelito at a time, this immigrant story is all about the “American Dream - El Sueño Americano.” He shares his journey …

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13 - Love, Honor & Respect feat. Victoria Eady Butler 31:54

2+ y ago31:54

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Hola mi gente! Feliz Año Nuevo, Happy New Year. We are back for the second half of Season 2 for Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Before we start, I wish all of you an abundance of health, love, happiness and wealth for 2023 and beyond. Your support has helped this show gravitate to new hei…

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12 - Pa'lante Recap - Part 2 (Episodio 7 - 11) 43:14

2+ y ago43:14

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Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. As I mentioned last week, this recap is a two-for-one special. You heard part one, now get ready for the sequel. Don’t forget to rate, review, follow, like and subscribe. Pa’lante shoutout! To Messi for winning his first World Cup. This episode was recorded prior to t…

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12 - Pa'lante Recap - Part 1 (Episodio 7 - 11) 46:58

2+ y ago46:58

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Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. Thanks to my guests and listeners. Your support continues to take Season 2 to new heights. I’m back for another Pa’lante recap just in time for the holidays. You will hear insight on previously released episodes, reviews our listeners have given the show and tres en d…

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11 - Capturing & Celebrating Culture through my Lens feat. Danny Hastings 44:34

2+ y ago44:34

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest shares his humble beginnings growing up in Panama. Inspired by his Tio, he found his passion that led him to Nueva York, la gran manzana. New York embraced him because he was relentless in his pursuit for…

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10 - Learning from the Past by Living in the Present for the Future feat. Natasha Galano 29:23

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest shares the challenges she faced early on in life and how this motivated her to strive for more. It wasn’t until she defeated cancer that she became fearless by creating her own path and inspiring others t…

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9 - Hustle, Happiness & Healing through Comfort Food feat. Amy Rivera-Nassar 35:35

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. I hope everyone enjoyed a relaxing Thanksgiving with the familia. Remember it's about giving thanks for all the blessings we have and the beautiful memories we create. In this episode, our guest talks about how the foundation in fa…

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8 - Listen, Laugh & Learn feat. Darien Borges (DJ) and Ismael Llano (Ish) 42:10

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Hola mi gente! Welcome to Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guests talk about familia, friendship and heritage. Their bond has led them to creating one of the most entertaining podcasts out today. These two Cubanos out of Westchester, Florida have built something specia…

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7 - Leading by example through Cultura & Inclusion feat. Carolina Espinal 43:54

2+ y ago43:54

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Welcome back mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. Hope you got a chance to catch up on the show and if you haven’t already, kindly rate, review, follow, like, subscribe and share. You know those 5 stars and little love go a long way. In this episode, our guest talks ab…

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6 - Pa'lante Recap (Episodio 1 - 5) 38:03

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Hola mi gente! Giraldo Luis Alvaré here host of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. Thanks to you, the listener, Season 2 is off to an amazing start and I can’t wait for you to listen to the new episodes coming soon. It’s an honor to highlight these inspiring stories. Gracias to my guests and all of you that have listened. Your love and support is gr…

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5 - Preserving La Tradición feat. Daniel Figueredo 31:24

2+ y ago31:24

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¡Bienvenidos mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest takes us through the humble beginnings of Sanguich. From the heartfelt story behind table seven to being recognized as the best Cuban Sanguich you will ever have. The countless awards only scr…

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4 - Representation Matters feat. Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez 45:53

2+ y ago45:53

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¡Hola mi gente! welcome to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest shares with us the cultural values he learned from women in his familia. This along with mentors in the community helped shape the man he is today. When it comes to paying it forward, he take…

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3 - Look Up. Speak Up. Pull Up. feat. Mariana Atencio 32:23

2+ y ago32:23

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¡Hola mi gente! Welcome to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest ensures the Latino community is part of the narrative in every aspect of media. She took a leap of faith successfully launching her own company, GoLike. From Venezuela to the U.S., please wel…

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2 - King of Latin Soul feat. Joe Bataan 54:17

3y ago54:17

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Bienvenido mi gente! to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Gracias for listening. In this episode, our guest has dedicated his life to music for more than 50 years. He is a self-taught musician who has earned every accolade that has come his way. From El Barrio in Nueva York to entertaining millions of…

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1 - Recipes of inspiration for the soul feat. Bren Herrera 43:58

3y ago43:58

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Oye mi gente! Welcome to Season 2 of Siempre Pa’lante! Always Forward. I’m your host, Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Thank you for listening. We’re back with another season filled with more inspiring stories that contribute to a positive narrative highlighting culture, familia, overcoming adversity and legacy. Setting the tone for the new season is an Afro-L…

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006 - Hot Dogs, Ketchup, Eggs, Arroz y más! 20:54

3y ago20:54

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Gracias mi gente for joining me on this journey of the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Over the past few weeks Daso and I were able to break bread with our listeners around the world. This limited series proved that food is culture. It unites us. It’s a common thread we have with one another. Our final episode gives us…

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005 - Picadillo, Maduros, Chicken in Dressing y más! 13:11

3y ago13:11

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Welcome mi gente to the “The Aguacate Chronicles”, I’m your host Giraldo Luis Alvaré. Thank you for listening. Last week Daso and I talked about enough to feed a small village. Quite a few Pork Chops and Croquetas were consumed to stop the cravings I had. For real. The Piragua and Cortadito came in handy to wash it down. This week’s menu doesn’t di…