I am from an island From the palm trees and the fresh
air I am from a tempo of about 140 beats per minute
I am from the Canarian Spanish and the Arawak language
I am from the sweat and tears
From hard work and prosper
I am from the saying Paz y Libertad
I am from a long line of traditions From Christmas in December 24th
From the independence on February 27th From the diablo cojuelos
From my grandma’s kitchen
I am from the combination of Spanish, African and Taíno
From arroz, habichuela y pollo
From Sancocho y tostones
From Licey Vs. Las Aguilas
I am from those photographs in the living room
I am from the music you hear when passing by
I am from a family
I am from the rich culture of the Dominican Republic