LATIN TIMES MAGAZINE - 2011 VOLUME 10 No 2 | Seite 25

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Puente , Jr .

Latin Times : Tell us about Tito Puente Jr . and your Familia ? Tito Puente , Jr : My family is from New York city and I now reside in South Florida with my two children Miranda , 5 and my son Tito Puente Jr , Jr who is 3

Latin Times : Tell us about your father Tito Puente and your relationship with him ? Tito Puente , Jr : He was an amazing man and great father . A genius in the music industry and a consummate musician
Latin Times : As a father , tell us about your relationship with your children ? Tito Puente , Jr : If I am not performing , or traveling to work I spend every single minute with my children , they are the driving force in my life .
Latin Times : When did you know you wanted to be a musician and how you did you get started in the entertainment industry ? Tito Puente , Jr : I guess I was around 15 yrs of age I wanted to play percussion
Latin Times : Tell us about some of your accomplishments as a Latino Musician ? Tito Puente , Jr : I have seen place I never thought I dream of ever going to . latin music has a worldwide appeal and I am proof of that .
Latin Times : Tell us who has been your inspiration and hero in your life . Tito Puente , Jr : Of course my late father and my mother . To my faith In God is what I cherish the most .
Latin Times : What are your future plans and what can we expect from Tito Puente Jr . Tito Puente , Jr : A lot of touring and a new album in the works .
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