‘Pa’lante’

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Today’s show ender comes courtesy of a Puerto Rican folk/blues outfit called, Hurray for the Riff Raff. Host Marco Werman speaks with Kristian Mercado Figueroa, who directed the band’s video for a track called, “Pa’lante.” He also speaks with Mela Murder, who plays the main character in the music video.

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