Si*Sé brings together musical languages such as hip-hop, funk, rock, jazz and even classical violin. Singer Carol C, who grew up in a Spanish language household within an English language city, adds bilingual vocals that pull together the group’s electrifying sound.

Angel Villalona, better known as “Andy Andy,” began his career singing merengue, but he is making his mark in bachata. Both are genres from his native Dominican Republic. The governor of New York proclaimed Andy a “stellar example” for young people and the governor of Connecticut declared April 17th “Andy Andy Day.” He’s got our vote too.

19 year old Kat de Luna was born in the Bronx and raised in the Dominican Republic where she received operatic vocal training. Relocating to the States as a pre-teen, she entered and won a Karaoke contest where the legendary Cuban salsero Rey Ruiz gave Kat advice that she carries with her today, “nobody knows you better than you do, and no one can help you if you can’t help yourself.”

Not every day do two huge talents like Enrique Iglesias and Juan Luis Guerra get together. Spanish pop royalty and one of the most recognized Dominican faces decided to blend their styles and create this lovely song!

Félix, a barber from the town of Sosúa in the Dominican Republic, tells us a bit about the tools of his trade, his family and his pastimes.

Charlie Pérez Acosta, a taxi driver from the Dominican Republic, tells us a bit about his job, his family, and the extremely touristic area, Cabarete Beach, in which he drives.

Richard Díaz, a kiteboarding instructor from Cabarete in the Dominican Republic, explains to us some of the intricacies of the thrilling sport.

Annya shares a bit about her background in flamenco and what she feels makes it unique among other art forms.

Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, a motor cycle driver from Cabarete in the Dominican Republic, gives us a tour of La Loma, a beautiful mountainous area which houses a multitude of interesting plants ranging from poisonous to medicinal.

Marcos, a flying trapeze instructor at the circus school in Cabarete in the Dominican Republic, explains some of the tricks we can learn while on vacation there--along with learning Spanish!