Gilberto: la música que nos acompaña toda la vida

There are artists we listen to and forget, and then there are others whose music becomes the soundtrack of our lives. One of them is Gilberto Santa Rosa Cortés. In this intimate and unhurried conversation, we talk about everything: from the surnames that are lost upon arriving in the United States, to the "Gilbertitos" in the family… and how a career is built that is already part of the history of Latin music. Gilberto shares: • Why at 63 he isn't thinking about retirement and feels that he sings better than ever. • How he takes care of his voice after a vocal cord crisis in 1995 and the doctor's advice that changed his life: managing his "good hours" of voice. • The transition from salsa dances to formal theaters, and how the audience has changed with cell phones, videos, and messages that distract them during shows. • His anecdotes with the teleprompter, like when he forgot the lyrics during a tribute and Pedro Capó rescued him on stage. • The power of songs as memory and therapy: from fans who mark their love and heartbreak stories with his songs, to his parents and ours, who remember lyrics even if they forget other things. We also talked about his greatest hits: • Why “Conteo regresivo” is the most streamed song on streaming platforms. • The special place of “Que alguien me diga” and “Lo grande que es perdonar.” • The importance of forgiveness, his Christian faith, and what it means to try to be a “good person” beyond going to church. And of course, Puerto Rico: Puerto Rican pride, the island’s new sense of identity, the impact of Bad Bunny, and the role of artists as cultural ambassadors, far more beloved than politicians. Gilberto also confesses that he still feels nervous before going on stage, the fear of failing, the fear that his voice won’t respond or that he’ll forget the lyrics… and how he handles those first few minutes, which for him are the hardest. Episode sponsored by The Marguerite Casey Foundation. #ThisIsHowISeeThings #JorgeRamos #GilbertoSantaRosa #TheSoundtrackOfYourLife #Salsa #LatinMusic #Countdown #SomeoneTellMe #HowGreatItIsToForgive #PuertoRico Become a channel member (https://www.youtube.com/@jorgeramos-a...) to receive exclusive benefits. Substack jorgeramosnews.substack.com TikTok tiktok.com/@_asiveolascosas Facebook facebook.com/jorgeramos.asiveolascosas Instagram instagram.com/jorgeramosnews X x.com/_asiveolascosas Website jorgeramos.com Jorge Ramos is an immigrant and freelance journalist, considered one of the most influential figures in Spanish-language journalism for his direct and uncompromising style. Through his social media presence, he helps his followers navigate a complex, uncertain, and ever-changing world, where citizens need information and analysis from reliable sources. He is the author of 15 books and a leading voice on issues such as immigration, politics, and Latino representation.