024. Spanish Rock Music for the Win

024. Spanish Rock Music for the Win

Author: Spanish Sin Pena October 3, 2023 Duration: 23:52

Reggaeton is not for everyone. What do you do when you don’t vibe with what’s popular? Event planner and video game nerd Zach Kuiland shares how he found his way to Spanish rock music and other resources that help him on his journey with the Spanish language.

 

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