Flores, Juan; Flores, Sheila; Flores, Giovanna (father/daughter/daughter). Discovery Green Park, 2009-12-13T11:30:00
Interview Description
Juan Flores (59) talks with his daughters Sheila Flores (28) and Giovanna Flores (14) about his life as a radio DJ.
01:16 Juan's greatest influence in his life is his Uncle Jesus who taught him the "fundamental things in life. "
09:10 Juan talks about how he got started in radio broadcasting. He says, "It was an accident. "He started at Pacifica Station and then had a show at KPFT.
12:53 Juan talks about the best moments he's had as a radio broadcaster. He talks about introducing his idol Eddie Palmieri at one of his concerts.
23:00 Juan describes the things he loves about his work. He talks about a memorable interview he had with artist Arturo Sandoval.
35:00 Juan talks about his future and what he hopes for his daughters.
Dates
- Creation: 2009-12-13T11:30:00
Language of Materials
Interview in English
Topical
- Achievements and Awards
- Afro-Cuban music
- Arturo Sandoval
- Bosses
- Celia Cruz
- Children
- Coming Of Age
- Coworkers
- Customers and Clients
- Earliest Memories
- Eddie Palmieri
- Favorite Programs
- Favorite Songs
- Identity
- Job Satisfaction
- KPFT
- Occupational Traditions
- Poncho Sanchez
- Radio
- Salsa Delight
- Trends
- Workday Life
- Workplace Characters
- anecdotes (humorous but true stories)
- broadcasting
- craft, skills, and procedures
- disc jockey
- family favorite songs and poems
- family traditions
- family trips and excursions
- interviewing
- personal experiences
- religious beliefs and practices
- social beliefs and practices
- watching and listening habits
Repository Details
Part of the Benson Latin American Collection, The University of Texas at Austin Repository
2300 Red River Street
Austin Texas 78712 United States
(512) 495-4578
bensonspecialcollections@austin.utexas.edu