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Jan 2023
57m 31s

The Year of Bad Bunny

The New York Times
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With a blockbuster LP and a smash tour, the genre-melding superstar set a new bar for himself, and expanded the possibilities for Spanish-language pop worldwide. Guests: Billboard's Leila Cobo and The New York Times Magazine's Carina del Valle Schorske.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscrib ... Show More
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