Episode 198: 20 Years of El Abayarde

On November 1, 2002, Tego Calderón released El Abayarde, his groundbreaking and genre-shifting debut album. 20 years later, we reflect on Tego’s legacy and what this album’s celebration of Blackness and enduring musical impact has meant for reggaeton, Puerto Rico and Latin music worldwide.

Featuring music by Tego Calderón.

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Miriam Perez