NPR Music - Alt.Latino: A Tribute to Felix

Episode Date: September 10, 2025

This week's episode of Alt.Latino is a tribute to host Felix Contreras, who just received the Hispanic Heritage Award for Journalism from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation. Co-host Anamaria Sayre and the Alt.Latino team surprised Felix with guest appearances from Juanes, Daymé Arocena, Chucho Valdés, Dolores Huerta and more.This podcast was produced by Noah Caldwell. The executive producer of NPR Music is Suraya Mohamed.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Are you thinking about how you're going to start this show? I'm trying to think of something clever, something witty, something funny, and I'm coming up with a blank. So let's just start. From my PR music, this is Hot Latino. I'm Felix Contreras. And I'm Ana Maria Sayer. Now, Felix, we're doing something different today. What are we doing?

I have a special surprise for you. Okay. Are you ready? Yes. Okay, let's do it. Should I just start talking about my music, songs, or what do we do it? Yeah, you can start talking about your music, or you can say hi to, Daimé, Orozana.

Oh my God. My love. Much felicidad. Grazie. Daimé? Can you go ahead and take a seat right here, please? Oh, my gosh. What is going on?

You guys, what is this? Oh, my God. Okay, I have to explain to the listeners at home. for those who can't just see what happened that I may please properly introduce yourself. We just have a special guest who walked into the building. Hello, everybody, from an MPI and family,

this is Daimero Sena. And today we are celebrating him in many ways. Today, this show is for you, my dear Felix. Oh my God, you guys, what is this? Okay, all right, let's buckle up because we have a lot to get to. So, for people who don't know,

Felix is about to receive the Hispanic Heritage Award for Journalism from the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, which is a huge deal. And Daimé is going to sing tonight as part of the festivities. So, Felix, today against your will, as I love to do all things. We're doing a tribute episode to you and your incredible career. And Daimai is going to help us, along with a few other mystery guests that we will have coming on soon. Okay, Daimai, are you ready?

I believe so. This is going to be my first time interviewing someone, and can do my gang interview. Felix? You guys. Okay, Felix, this is what we're going to do first. Okay. We're going to tell listeners all about your early life. Daimé, mind doing the honors and kicking things off?

Okay. Here we go. Joaquin Feliz Contreras was born in 1958 in Del Paso Heitz, California, just outside Sacramento. He was one of four boys, right? Yes. So can you tell me? El Mayor? Okay, so can you tell me a little bit about your childhood, about your mom and your dad and your siblings? So it was a very, very happy childhood. My mother, my father, they loved life. My mother loved music. We had music all the time.

My dad likes to sing. He plays guitar. My mother's loves to dance, loves to sing, likes to be at the party, you know, Pachangando. We always had these big giant family parties. Oh, wow. With lots of music, cumbia, cha-cha-cha. rock and roll, Norteno Mariachi. And then my brothers, my younger brothers and I, they were like my first musical explorers. Manny plays drums.

Victor's a great guitar player, jazz guitar player. Mario used to play saxophone. So, yeah, very musical. Felix, you are a huge lover of jazz, and obviously so is our girl dying me. What is it? I mean, when you first started getting into jazz, what is it that you were caring about?

What were you listening to? This was like 1972. I was 14 years old, 14, 15 years old. And it was a really healthy period of time back then when there was so much. It was like this period where it was going from acoustic to electronic jazz fusion. So Miles Davis, Weather Report, all of these bands that were playing, all this combination of acoustic jazz and this new electronic jazz. So that's what I grew up listening.

And I had to go backwards. I had to go back. I listened to Electric Miles Davis. first, and then I had to go back to listen to sketches of Spain, all of that stuff. And what about Latin jazz? Latin jazz. So I'm Mexican-American from California. I'm Chicano from California.

There is no Afro-Caribbean influence in the culture. It was just something that I learned along the way. You know what it was, Daimé? It's like one day. So this was like 1970, again, 1972, 73. There was this new music called salsa, right? Yes. And it was basically Mambo, Waracha, you know, cha-cha.

It was already. there, but Fania and everybody was doing something different with it. So I remember a friend of mine, we played soccer together, and he was a drummer. He said, hey, I joined this band. It's a salsa band. You ought to come hear me. Hear the band and said, check it out, because I was like, I was interested. I was listening to Santana, right?

So I heard all the congas and all that stuff. I said, yeah, go check it out. And I remember that I walked into this little hall where he was playing for a wedding. And I heard the Wahil, on, on, on, on the piano. The tombau, I see. And then it was like the sky opened up, and the light came in and hit me. And ever since then, I think my Cuban past life was what salio. Well, and at that time, there was this beautiful blend of jazz and Afro-Cuban percussion happening.

Who do you think of when you think, like, the meeting of jazz, the meeting of all of these Afro-Cuban percussion, where does your mind go? Dizzy Gillespie, Charnoposo from 1945, the very, very earliest, earliest. And it was right about the time, too, where the record industry was re-releasing all this stuff. Machito, some recordings from Machito in 1947, Tito Pente's early stuff.

The record industry was rediscovering Mungo Santa Maria, also. I was going to mention all of those guys, but you know them more than I do. Yeah, they were. All of these records were coming out, and it was a great time because I'd go to Tower Records and just buy all the music. In those 70s, as you said, there was, like, Miles Davis

and this electronic jazz happening and all of that. But we had someone that was as a revolutionary as all of those guys, and that guy is Chucho Valdez. He's probably the most important Cuban musician since, I don't know, Ben and Moray, or something of Felix, we have our first caller on the line right now.

Okay. Hello. Felix. Oh my gosh. Maestro. Oh, my God. Don't me say you guys. Much of felicit.

What I'm received for all your work, for all your support. You're felicit of all the heart. And I feel very orgiosos

that you have a premium so little. that you've got gotten with your job. Oh,

sir. I don't have no words. I'm saying I'm a good

good percussionist and a good percussionist for this. Thank you. Thank you. Oh,

and a question, if you had to dedicate a major to Meli Contredas,

that would be the song. I'd would the first thing great of

I'm a And it's my favorite of the music of balladale and it's called Baca Al-a-Lao. Oh, yeah, she. That's, that, that, yeah.

Wow, thank you. Wow. A grand a brazo to you and a Lorena also. A great

for you and we want a much. Ah, thank. Thank, thank, Master. No,

we'll go, no, we know. Okay. Chao. You can. This, Daime, how are we on, on Felix CryWard?

How's it looking? Can you give everyone an update, please? I mean, I'm crying the same way. You can't see him through your own tears. Yeah, it's difficult for me because this is, this is, this is, this is very emucionante. It's super emosionante, no? And so obviously you just got the stamp of approval from a maestro on your, on your, on your drumming.

You got your first drum in 1973. That's right. You were asking me these questions in a sneaker. Tell me about. That first time, when you started drumming, when you started playing, what was that like for you? I wish they were audio tape or videotape of me playing because I didn't know what I was doing. I worked all summer and I saved up this money and I bought a pair of congas that were really bad, poorly made, poorly constructed. And, I mean, it was early days.

I had no idea what I was doing. So it's funny because around that exact same time fee, The Escovido family was dominating the percussion world in the Bay Area. Pete was reigning champion. He was playing with Santana at the time. Sheila E was just getting her start too, no? Yeah. I saw her like 75 or 76 with her dad's band Azteca.

So I have to say something to you. See. They heard you were being honored and they wanted to share a few words with you. They sent you a special dedication, Congedo to Congedo, like the whole family sent this beautiful video, and I hope you like it and enjoy it. Let's see how it goes. Felix, congratulations from the Estevedo.

We love you so very much for a family. We'll play a little something. Graziezacios. Thank you. Wow. I have to say that we did. I definitely know you are a musician, but you have been honored today for your day job. Yeah, it's true.

You are a journalist. And I'm going to talk a little bit about your history. Wait here. This is my first day journalist. Okay. You're doing good. You're doing good. So in 1977, you started working as a journalist.

You work for K-S-E. E, and that's part of NBC station, right? It's NBC station. Fresno, California. I see. Okay. You see? I'll do my homework.

And people who only know you from NPR, they might be surprised about this, Felix, that you were actually in TV news. That's what you were doing there. Oh, yeah. Yeah, I was a news photographer. I started as a paid intern, and I was videotape. I was shooting 16-millimeter film. You know, city council meetings and then because Fresno's a smaller market, you know, car accidents, fires, like tragedy stuff, right?

That's what I did. I was a news photographer. I drove a live truck. Eventually, I was on the assignment desk, sending people out. So much of your career, Felix, has been built on that, right? Like paying attention to identity, to our community as Latinos, to how we interact with each other with the world. And it touches people's lives. I think even at this early point in your career, you were caring about these things. And I have a dedication for you that I think fits quite nicely with that concept. Here's Carrie Rodriguez from Austin, Texas. Oh, my God. The O' Felix, I can't tell you how much you have impacted my life and my music.

You know, when my record came out in 2016, Lola, I was pretty insecure about sharing it with everybody. I just felt so real and I was sharing so much of myself and I had these songs, you know, that were like country songs with Spanglish living side by side with these old Mexican songs in Spanish. And I didn't know how people would take that. And I think more than anybody, you got it and you understood it and validated it and made me feel like it's okay to share all of myself. And these two different sides of myself can live together. And that is something that is worthy of sharing. And I feel like ever since then, it's just helped me move forward in a more authentic way. So thank you.

I love you. And also, I can't wait to dedicate this next song to you. This is a song that was released in the early 70s by a San Antonio group, The Royal Jester. And it's called, I'm Cicano. All right, bye. Wow. That's classic Texas

Mumble-cha-cha-cha. Oh my gosh. Let's skip ahead a little bit. Okay. You moved to Miami in 1998? Yeah, Miami was the whole thing. I was there. I moved there because Barbara DeLollis was my girlfriend in Fresno.

She got a job in Miami, so I just went out there and then we eventually got married. Ooh, Felix. Felix moved for love. I did. Love, love, move everything. Love moves everything. And love move Felix. So everyone who knows you, Felix knows that being a dad is the most important thing to you,

because that also happened in Miami, you know? Yes. Alessandro was born in Miami in 2000. And Joaquin was born here in Maryland. and once we moved here. How did that change things for you, becoming a dad? You know, there was this moment where when I first moved to NPA, when I first moved to D.C., and I was at NPR,

and we were in some kind of diversity meeting. You know, it was one of the many diversity efforts. And so one of the exercises was pick this person, and then what's the first thing that comes to mind? And this guy named Victor Holliday, who was a very good friend of mine, he says, I pick Felix, and the word I think about is dad. And it was the first time that I had been like really identified as as a dad. Not musician, not journalist, I'm a dad.

I was all into it. I mean, I was, you know, strictly like very much, you know, dedicated. But it was the first time somebody identified me as a dad. And that was, that was significant. I mean, I can say as someone who's been mentored and loved by you that I think what you're describing has completely impacted the rest of your career. and I've talked to so many people who say the same, right, who love you, who have felt mentored by you. I want to play another message that we have for you from NPR's Isabella Gomez, Sarmiento.

Hi, Fé, it's Issa. Congratulations on this amazing achievement. We're also lucky to learn from you every single day. I still remember the very first time we met. It was six years ago to the day, my first day at NPR. I was so scared to go up to you when I saw you in the building because I already looked up to you so much. And then I did it. And I remember we sat out on the deck and had a coffee and just, like, chatted and had so much fun talking about the Grateful Dead and about our families and music. And you were the first person in a professional setting to sit me down and be like, hey, the things that you're interested in matter. Like, you don't have to justify them to anyone. If you care about covering something or if you care about writing something,

you should just do it because life's too short. And you're still one of my favorite people to bounce ideas off of and share music with, and you've always kept that really encouraging spirit. So thank you so much for always guiding me and guiding so many people. That's why if I had to pick one song to dedicate to you, it would be, That is Dar-Bai,

because you are so selfless and loving and kind to everyone around you. And we're all just lucky to be in your light. So thank you, and congratulations. I have to bring another for you I'm a prolific, because do

the road because no you detain's I have to bring another message for you from some of the most prolific,

talented musicians in Cuba right now. Here's Carlos L. Y X. Alfonso. Yes.

Hermano me just just would just want to sit with to sit with you in that

bank of fabric and chalice. to be about the life and the music. You want to dedicate only time to give love, a song of Insight with all the carino of the world.

A Besso Grand, your family of Cuba. Nothing, I'd like a lot of all, and that's the job well. And we're we're talking of

some anecdotes. Carlos, let's tell you. Felis, of the fact that we've felt

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Here at this point In the story Before we hop over Daime does have to go She has to go get ready For tonight Daimé before you leave us Anything you would like

To say to Thio Felix Before we take a good break Let me say this A few days ago, someone put together many videos of Cubans that have been in Tiny Desk. And that person was saying, okay, the first Cuban singer that was on Tiny Desk as Tiny Desk was Daimano Sena in 2015. And after that, many other Cuban artists has been showcased there. I didn't know we were making history that opened up a whole. whole world for Cuban

independent artists. And that's mainly because of you. It's an honor. It's me giving back. The Cuban music has given me so much. Thank you.

Thank you. I'm. I'm. And I don't me do this for the night, that no count. You're missing her up. She has to sing tonight. I know.

We're going to take a quick break. Wipe your tears, Felix. And we're back. Felix, how are you holding up over there? Oh, my gosh. You guys... Honestly, I've seen you cry a lot, but this definitely... This is record-breaking stuff right here.

What you guys are doing? With journalists, you don't want to be the story. It's like the second commandment. The first commandment for journalism is, if mom says she loves you, make some calls to see if that's true. Okay? That's the first commandment.

The second commandment is, journalists don't want to be the story. So like all of this right now, like I'm the story. And it's, it's, I just have to get comfortable with it just for, you deserve to be, Felix. You're a story worth telling. Oh, thank you. Okay, so there's a lot more to cut. Okay, okay. The story continues. We left off. You got yourself out of Miami. You moved to D.C. And you started at NPR 25 years ago. Now, I'm going to invite someone to come help tell the second half of this story. Felix, do you remember who the guest was on the very first episode of Alt Latino? Juanes. That's right. Hey, Felix.

Oh my God. My grand amigo, look at you. Oh, my God. A bit. Mystery person on the line, can you introduce yourself for listeners? My name is Juanis. Juaneseeman, Aristinzaa, from Colombia. I met Felix almost 25 years ago. Can you believe? man. Oh my God, Feliz. Wow, we've been through a lot, man. Lots of stuff. Good stuff. That's crazy, man. I'm so happy and so proud of you, you know,

because all things you're doing for Latin music in this country, just beautiful, man. I was listening to the interview before, and I was crying too. Man, you have no idea how you and NPR

and all the work you have done has changed my career, my life, not just my career, but many, many artists. You know, the thing Juan is about Felix is with all of this work he's done with musicians for Latinos, really, right? Like, it's more than just the music. Because when Felix talks about the music, when he brings in beautiful music, he's never just talking about music. He's really talking about La Lucha, right?

Like, he's talking for all of us. And Felix, you grew up in a time when the Chicano movement was a lot. It was going strong. It was a moment, right, of Chicano pride, of Mexican pride, of Latino pride. And I do think that that has to have informed all of this work that you've done since, right, with these musicians. Yeah, it's something that I got from my mother and my father. Never forget who you are, where you come from, you know, and our background, a Mexican-American background, Chicano background.

And then when I got to high school and I started reading more and hearing, reading newspapers and reading more about the Chicano movement in the 70s and then go to college even beyond. on that. You know, I think that that influences, because, like, with Juana, it's still in line here, you know, it's so proudly Colombian, but there's message is international. It's, it covers everything. So you can be Colombian, but the messages of identity that people all over the world can identify with, from wherever they're from, Uruguay, Spain, La Jolla, you know, Chicago, Illinois, right? We have someone on the line who wants to congratulate you for what you've done for the culture.

Hi, Julie, how are you? This is Adela Querta. Oh, my God. I just want to congratulate you. You have been so wonderful because you were out there. You're one of the first ones out there. You're giving voice to our community, giving presents to our community,

you know, making our community important in what we were doing when we didn't have that many venues, you know, at that time to be able to share our stories and the important work that we were engaged in at that time. And you were one of the people that made it possible. So congratulations to you, and God give you many, many, many more years. You can continue your important work. Signora, thank you. Thank you.

It's, it's, thank you. I'm, I'm, yeah, I don't, I'm speechless. It's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, when I met you for the first time here in D. DC and you told me that you were such a big jazz fan. That was such a big surprise and to have you on the show and to do, that's one of my favorite shows is when you took over as a DJ and you played all your favorite jazz tracks with social justice messages behind each track. And of course, I can't thank you enough for the work that you do.

And as you're doing, and even right now in this most important moment of our time, it's so reassuring to know that you're out there and that you're with us, that we're still luchando. So, so, so, I'm,

thank you, I'm speechless. Well, you're not speechless on the mic, okay? I remember, honest,

before you go, I remember going, when I worked in Fresno in the 70s, we would go to UFW meetings to cover UFW meetings

from the, from Channel 24, where you and Cessor would come in and talk the people in Parlier, Fireball, all the small little places where you guys were organizing. And it's always been, even back then in the 70s, it's always been an inspiration. So thank you for everything you do.

And we continue to work with my foundation. We continue to work and empowering our communities, bringing them together so that they can solve the issues that they have in that community. And the United Farm Workers is still going strong. We're still busy. And, you know, thank God we have people like you. Let's go forward. If you can't. If you can,

sure. If you can, thank you. Okay, Juanez, so we did a little deep dive into Felix's archive, no? Yeah. Felix, we actually went into the artist

and we found some of your early stories, man. We were like glasses on, burning the midnight oil, like investigation Felix. You guys. So here's a clip of your very first story on NPR, Felix,

about the Cuban pianist Omar Sosa. Our reviewer, Felix Contreras, says this CD has the kind of rhythms you would expect in Cuban music, but with a twist. Cuban pianist Omar Sosa's new CD is all about rhythm. I'm so serious. Omar Sosa has been making music since he was a kid in Cuba. He started studying music at age five, learning the traditional music and varied drumming styles of the island. As an adult, he feels. That's crazy.

You also got a reputation on being really good or writing an obituary. So here's one about the legend, Ray Charles. You knew it was Ray Charles after just one word. Georgia. Yet Ray Charles started his career trying to sound like others. As a young musician struggling to make his way in the business, he emulated one of his early heroes, Matt Cole.

He explained that attraction to Terry Gross of W.H.I. You know, Kahnis, and journalism, We do these, we do obituaries in advance for people who are of older age, you know. And I had to work on Ray Charles because he had announced that he had cancer. You know, and how do you encapsulate a life like that? He's such a foundational figure in American music. So I had everything done except the beginning. I didn't know how to start it.

And this is the only time that I think that I come close to a songwriter, because I didn't know how to start it. I didn't know what to say. And then I was in a shower. one day and I just thought, you know what? I said, you know it's Ray Charles from just one word and then hit the music here from say Georgia. And then that was it. That's the closest I've ever come to writing a song is thinking about that line in the shower. That's beautiful, man. That's beautiful. Oh, man. And do you remember our conversation for that very first episode? I think because

why do you want to talk to me at that time? It was Jasmine's idea. She said, you know, Juanis is because we did a show about soccer songs. It was the very first show. They said, well, this is at the World Cup in South Africa. Let's see if we get an interview. And I remember thinking, what is it not going to talk to us? Who are we? And it was, you know, you were so kind and you've always been so supportive. And it gave me anemone, it gave me enthusiasm.

And Jasmine, too, like, to, like, if one believes in the project and other musicians were starting to believe in the project that we were doing and that we were able to do for so long, that, you know, there must be a reason. There must be something there. Must be a reason to keep going, you know. So, yeah, I have to thank you for your inspiration and for endorsing, you know, because other people say, well, Juanis was on the show.

This must be worth talking to. Like Juanis has mentioned so many times already on this episode, you have changed the lives of so many artists. Not only do you support art, but you help people understand why we should care about it. This helps all of us, Latinos, everyone see each other. And the story I always think of with you, Felix, actually, is when you went to Folsom Prison to watch Los Tigres of L'Norpe play, so much of what they did that day was show every part of what it means to be Latino in this country. When I think of them and how they stand up for the community and shine a light on the unseen, I think of you. So I thought it was only appropriate to get them on the phone.

Oh, my God. Helix. Oh, my God. How are you? Hefe, how is there, signor? Wow, serious. Very good. Very good. Very good. I wanted to congratulate you with this award.

It means a lot for me because in the group Los Tigra of the Lorte because the way that you send the message to the community is something to be proud. The photos that you put in the history and the Latino community, we give you. Thank you for that. I, Señor, de Corazon, thanks. I'm, I, I, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's always, I mean, first of all, it's an honor to even be able to talk to you guys the first time we talk to you and then to go to the prison and just cover you over the years and just be able to know that the

importance that you guys have to the community, your songwriting, your songs, your history, and to be able to contribute to that and to lift it up and to illustrate it and, shine the light on it. It's the deepest honor for me to shine the light on you, Senor. We feel more proud of you because the way everything went and the wholesome prison was fantastic. It made me feel very confident what I was doing and very pleasant to meet you. And I'm very, very happy to be a companion to you this morning. Oh, thank you. I think we're. making all Latino history. We have Jorge

of the TIGres of North and Juanez and Felix Contreras all on the phone together. Felix, you are a rock star, man. Oh my gosh. No, no, no, no. Oh, yes. You are a super awesome. Thank you. Thank you. Okay, we'll be

very soon. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. So, Juanez, one of the things that I love about you in Fee's relationship, is that you share this amazing love of being dads. How is that connected the two of you? We, like, hey, Juana, how you doing? How's the family?

Sienfri? Oh, man. Yes, yes. It's always before music, before wherever we are backstage. Como's in the family? Because it's the most important. It's the most important. I see Felix like a tier, you know.

I feel like he's part of my family somehow. Like when you find those angels on the way, you know. And when I came to this country, I didn't speak a word in English. I didn't know anything about, you know, this country. And years later, when I met Felix, it's like, okay, this is one of those people that is going to change my life. life for sure. So I'm very, very thankful. When I hear my colleagues talking about you, I feel very, very emotional, you know, from the deepest side of my heart because I really feel the same. So I'm happy that we all are recognizing your work because it's kind of invisible, you know, like people know the artists, but most of the people doesn't know who are behind the artists and you are one of those important persons for all. all of us. So it's beautiful for me just to start my day like this. Thank you. No. That's that.

We have one last guest on the line who wants to say congratulations. Can you guys hear me? Yes. Hey, hey, Bob. Congratulations. We got Joaquin, too. Those dogs? You have both of them? Love you, I like that. I love that. Oh, hey, mihos. Oh, my God. Oh, man. Thank you, Mijos. Nothing is impossible without you.

guys without your love, without your support. Everything I do is for you guys and everything, man. Thank you so much. This is so... You do this is too much. Ailey Joaquin, do you have a song you want to dedicate to your dad

to say congratulations? Yes. It's by Joe Arroyo. A me God, all right. Let's listen to it. Thank you, my l'uja, man. Love you guys both so much.

Juanez, thank you so much, too, for being here, for celebrating with us. Grazieuenas, thank you. Thank you, thank you guys for invite me. Thank you, Feliz. I feel honored to be here and to be your friend and just to know you, my friend. Oh, my God.

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you, Juanice. Thanks. Thank you, Juan. Thanks. Thank you. Thank you.

So I think that pretty much sums it up, Felix. Anna, I'm going to scold you. Yeah, I know. You've been yelling at me with your fingers this whole episode. I know. A little sneaker. You've done so much already, Felix. Do you have any things you still want to do?

Oh, yeah. There's, I'm still listening. for the sound I never heard. That's what drives this whole thing. And I hear it often and then something else comes along. So yeah, there's still stuff to do. I'm only 67. You're only 67.

And I have to scold you too because I stayed up late finding songs for a show that we were going to tape. I know. I was so sleepy. I was like, it's for a good cause. I literally fell asleep at the computer and fell off the chair because I was like up late. Like, oh my God. But I got to get this done.

But thank you. You have been listening to Alt Latino from NPR Music. Noah Caldwell is back there grinning and running the audio. Lauren McGaaki was our guest running the phone lines today. Oh, my gosh. And the lovely ever-present, never lacking for anything. Saraya Mohammed, my brother, de vera. It's executive producer of NPR music.

You have been listening to Alt-Latino. I'm Felix Contreras. I'm Anna Maria Sayer. Thank you for listening. Thank you for doing this. Sneaker. Tell me. Tequero.