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Dominican Guitarist Yasser Tejeda with Journalist Ed Morales

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Yasser Tejeda, an award-winning Dominican composer, guitarist, vocalist, and producer, shares music and talks with author and journalist Ed Morales about his third album La Madrugada (Daybreak), the African roots of Dominican traditions, the influences of life in NYC on his music, and the message behind his single "Tu Eres Bonita". More about Yasser Tejeda Support the showStay in touch with us! Join our newsletter

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