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Mario Díaz — Born in NYC of Cuban descent, Mario launched his career at De Witt Clinton High School as a dancer, percussionist, singer, and emcee. Since then, he has become a multifaceted entertainer, choreographer, and host across salsa, boxing, and cultural stages worldwide.

He has emceed major events including the Dominican Salsa Congress, SOB’s, Havana Club, the World Salsa Championships, and Salsa ATL. As a dancer, Mario has performed at iconic venues such as Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Disney World, the Los Angeles Coliseum, and toured internationally in Colombia, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Cuba, Italy, and Switzerland.

Mario has shared the stage with legends like Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Willie Rosario, Marc Anthony, Oscar D’León, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Ray Sepúlveda, La India, and The Stylistics. He has choreographed for Tito Puente, Víctor Manuelle, José Alberto “El Canario,” and La Combinación Perfecta tour, among others.

His television and film credits include performances on Good Day NY, Telemundo, CBS, ABC, and the movie Center Stage. Today, Mario continues to inspire as a dance instructor, choreographer, personal coach, percussionist, singer, and emcee, believing that through music and dance, one can express freedom and joy.

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In this unforgettable episode, host Adrian L. Montañez sits down with salsa legend Rey Sepúlveda, whose voice helped define an entire era of salsa romántica and salsa dura.

✨ Highlights from the Conversation:

• Rey reflects on his roots, growing up in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where he shared his formative years and friendship with the future salsa icon Frankie Ruiz.
• Memories of his early career and his time with Orquesta Sociedad 76
• The stories behind some of his most iconic hits, including “No Vale la Pena Enamorarse”, and his collaborations with Johnny Ray (Salsa Con Clase) and RMM ERA.
• Insights into being part of Ralph Mercado’s legendary roster and “La Perfecta Combinación”, which marked salsa’s golden years.
• His reflections on the legacy of salsa and how the genre continues to inspire across generations.

🌎 From Brooklyn to stages across the globe, Rey’s journey — shaped by friendship, music, and perseverance — reminds us why salsa is truly timeless.

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In this unforgettable episode, host Adrian Montañez welcomes Antonio Hernández, the Puerto Rican sonero whose voice and journey have become part of salsa’s living history.

Antonio reflects on his early years with Oro Negro and La Patrulla 15, before sharing the career-defining moment when he joined Tito Rojas y Su Orquesta in 1995. For more than 25 years, Antonio traveled the world alongside “El Gallo Salsero,” bringing Puerto Rican salsa to stages across Latin America, Spain, Israel, Africa, and the United States.

The conversation highlights:
✨ Memories from life on tour with Tito Rojas
✨ What it meant to represent Puerto Rican salsa on the world stage
✨ Collaborations with Willie Rosario, Andy Montañez, Edwin Clemente, and El Barretto Show
✨ How Antonio continues to perform and keep salsa alive today

This episode is more than a look back—it’s a heartfelt tribute to the music, the brotherhood, and the legacy of a career that continues to inspire salsa lovers worldwide.

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