Shaving, brushing their teeth and getting in a few push-ups to start the day alongside his dad stand out as bonding moments Jordan Puentes.
These little things are as important as the fact the Victoria men were in Cuba, reconnecting with their roots, and with each other sa国际传媒� all the while cameras were documenting their every move.
Puentes and his father Adonis are featured in the first episode of the second season of How I Got Here a show that documents second-generation children accompanying their parents back to their country of origin.
For the Victoria men exploring their heritage was a means to rebuild a bond after an 11-year estrangement.
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Adonis was 21 when he left Cuba to pursue his music career. Puentes is 21 as the pair returned.
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Seeing it as an opportunity to perhaps inspire others, Puentes agreed, though notes it took strength and vulnerability.
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While moments of the trip could be overwhelming, it was an amazing experience for Puentes to bond with his dad, and explore both of their history and heritage.
For Puentes included meeting a huge extended family, and along the way diving into the history of generations of music in his DNA.
He already knew it was in his blood. He remembers making it part of most school projects, particularly at Mount Doug Secondary in Saanich, including a rap to remember Isaac Newtonsa国际传媒檚 laws of motion.
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While talking music with his family in Cuba sparked emotion, the biggest wave came on a rooftop in Havana. Overlooking the capital, Puentes performed freestyle with a local rapper, a producer, and his father.
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They went on to record a song for the documentary and with an accompanying video expected to launch soon.
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The episode kicks off the second season of How I Got Here begins on Super Channelsa国际传媒檚 Heart & Home on March 4. The show is available on demand starting March 5.
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