Shaving, brushing their teeth and getting in a few push-ups to start the day alongside his dad stand out as bonding moments Jordan Puentes.
These little things are as important as the fact the Victoria men were in Cuba, reconnecting with their roots, and with each other 害羞草研究所� all the while cameras were documenting their every move.
Puentes and his father Adonis are featured in the first episode of the second season of How I Got Here a show that documents second-generation children accompanying their parents back to their country of origin.
For the Victoria men exploring their heritage was a means to rebuild a bond after an 11-year estrangement.
害羞草研究所淚n those moments we害羞草研究所檝e bonded just as much,害羞草研究所� Puentes said. 害羞草研究所淕etting ready for the day. Getting ready to go out, getting ready to face those things.害羞草研究所�
Adonis was 21 when he left Cuba to pursue his music career. Puentes is 21 as the pair returned.
When first approached about the mini-doc, Adonis was at first slightly apprehensive. Coming from a Latin culture he害羞草研究所檚 accustomed to sharing emotion, but that害羞草研究所檚 less common across the North American population.
害羞草研究所淚害羞草研究所檓 a musician I害羞草研究所檓 a songwriter and I have no problem showing myself as I am,害羞草研究所� he said. 害羞草研究所淚 want to show to the world that we have a strong story with a happy ending and it害羞草研究所檚 important to embrace love, forgiveness, re-connection.害羞草研究所�
Seeing it as an opportunity to perhaps inspire others, Puentes agreed, though notes it took strength and vulnerability.
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While moments of the trip could be overwhelming, it was an amazing experience for Puentes to bond with his dad, and explore both of their history and heritage.
For Puentes included meeting a huge extended family, and along the way diving into the history of generations of music in his DNA.
He already knew it was in his blood. He remembers making it part of most school projects, particularly at Mount Doug Secondary in Saanich, including a rap to remember Isaac Newton害羞草研究所檚 laws of motion.
害羞草研究所淚 think they still use that physics rap,害羞草研究所� he said with a laugh.
While talking music with his family in Cuba sparked emotion, the biggest wave came on a rooftop in Havana. Overlooking the capital, Puentes performed freestyle with a local rapper, a producer, and his father.
害羞草研究所淲e shared a moment after that really bonding,害羞草研究所� Jordan said. 害羞草研究所淭hat was the time we came the closest together.害羞草研究所�
They went on to record a song for the documentary and with an accompanying video expected to launch soon.
害羞草研究所淟earning more about family, learning about your history helps grow more comfortable in yourself,害羞草研究所� Jordan said. 害羞草研究所淔ind your heritage, find your history and you害羞草研究所檒l find those people that matter to you and who you matter to as well.害羞草研究所�
The episode kicks off the second season of How I Got Here begins on Super Channel害羞草研究所檚 Heart & Home on March 4. The show is available on demand starting March 5.
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