In this week’s episode, I talk to Simón Mejía, the visionary founder and band leader of the Grammy-winning Colombian group Bomba Estéreo, share his insights on his latest solo project, "El Duende," inspired by the rich afro-indigenous music of Colombia's jungles, and discuss the significance of Colombia's newly elected president Gustavo Petro, alongside his collaboration with Bad Bunny.

Episode Summary:
5:50 - Deep dive into "El Duende" and its inspirations
13:55 - Discussion on Colombian culture and environmental conservation
15:24 - Thoughts on Gustavo Petro's presidency
18:19 - Unpacking the Bad Bunny collaboration experience

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‘Highly Relevant' is a Latino pop culture podcast hosted by Jack Rico, a TV host, journalist, and film critic. He interviews Latino actors, musicians, journalists, and media executives to explore their impact on mainstream culture and entertainment.

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