Episode Title: VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episode 9: “Re-Imagining and Challenging The ‘Self’ Via Music w/ LA REINA TAÍNA” In Episode 9 of VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS, LA REINA TAÍNA (she/they) guides you through a transformative soundscape rooted in her life motto—“to re-imagine and challenge the ‘self’ via art.” This deep dive explores five potent tracks that serve as portals to ancestral wisdom, political critique, self-empowerment, embodied resistance, and communal solidarity. What to expect: EL CUCO! – We unpack how ancestral myth and the specter of fear can become catalysts for radical protection. First, you’ll hear how calling forth “El Cuco” reclaims ancestral guardianship; then, we trace the track’s roots in Taíno oral traditions and personal memory work. By the end, you’ll understand how fear itself can be remixed into an act of survival and resilience. PAYASO – Discover political satire as an audacious strategy of survival in Latin pop culture. We explore the song’s razor-sharp critiques of power and how humor becomes a radical tool for exposing and dismantling oppressive structures. You’ll learn why laughter, in this context, is more than entertainment—it’s an act of defiance. SOLAMENTE LO MEJOR – An ode to radical self-love, this track stands as a sovereign rebuke to white supremacist conditioning. We engage with Trans anger, revealing how strong emotions and standing your ground become revolutionary soundscapes. Plus, you’ll hear personal anecdotes about using self-care rituals as daily resistance. E.I.P. Part II – Journey into the terrain of biopolitics through the disciplined body. We map how systems of control regulate our physical selves and examine the creative practices that reclaim bodily autonomy. By tracking the track’s choreographic melody, you’ll see how movement itself can rewrite the rules of power. LUIGI. – Immerse yourself in an 8-minute lyrical battleground of sacred rage, ancestral grief, and revolutionary defiance. We contextualize its Taíno-inspired cadences, illustrate how grief is transmuted into collective energy, and reflect on why this piece functions as both a protest song and a communal love letter. New here?• About the Host: Reina CÁMO Basquiat Cemi’no—professionally LA REINA TAÍNA—is a visionary multidisciplinary artist and entrepreneur whose long career spans music production, filmmaking, choreography, scholarship, and nonprofit leadership. As founder and CEO of LA REINA TAÍNA, LLC, she’s built a multimedia enterprise from the ground up, architecting a new creative economy rooted in ancestral intelligence and narrative sovereignty. Why Tune In: Each episode delivers trauma-informed, anti-racist, and decolonial insights designed to spark personal healing and collective liberation. Why Follow My Journey: As a producer of over 30 original songs, multiple theatrical works, and brand campaigns, plus originator of the Afro-Jotería Studies framework, I combine creative innovation with measurable impact, turning art into community-driven market disruption. Stay Connected: Snag the limited “LUIGI” laptop sticker at www.lareinataina.com/store and explore all offerings at www.lareinataina.com.   ✨ Reina’s Life Motto: “To re-imagine and challenge the ‘self’ via art” 🎨   Support & Share:If this work resonates, please consider supporting and sharing my GoFundMe—your donations cover rent, medical care, and living expenses during my creative pivot. Your solidarity powers this community. 🙏🏽   CashApp: $camoisnotdeadVenmo: @larealreinatainaPayPal: @ReinaTaina14   #VHIPodcast #AfroJotería #Latinidad #TraumaInformed #BlackTransArt #PrideMonth #LAReinaTaina   Descripción (Español) Título del Episodio: VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS Podcast Episodio 9: “Re-Imaginar y Desafiar el ‘Yo’ a través de la Música con LA REINA TAÍNA” En el Episodio 9 de VAMOS HABLAR INGLÉS, LA REINA TAÍNA (she/they) te conduce por un paisaje sonoro transformador, anclado en su lema de vida—“to re-imagine and challenge the ‘sel