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Grammy nominee Jose-Luis Orozco on his bilingual children's album
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Feb 12, 2016
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Grammy nominee Jose-Luis Orozco on his bilingual children's album
Jose-Luis Orozco doesn't spend a lot of time in hip clubs or on arena tours. He's most often seen performing on the local preschool and elementary school circuit.
Jose-Luis Orozco is a a Los Angeles based pioneer of bilingual education and songwriting for children. His newest, dual language release is "¡Come Bien! / Eat Right!"
Jose-Luis Orozco is a a Los Angeles based pioneer of bilingual education and songwriting for children. His newest, dual language release is "¡Come Bien! / Eat Right!"
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Jose-Luis Orozco doesn't spend a lot of time in hip clubs or on arena tours. He's most often seen performing on the local preschool and elementary school circuit.

It's Grammy time.

The big awards show is this Monday, here in Los Angeles at the Staples Center. There are of course the usual headliners, but also some artists you may not have heard of before.

Jose-Luis Orozco doesn't spend a lot of time in hip clubs or on arena tours. He's most often seen performing on the local preschool and elementary school circuit.

This year he's nominated for a Grammy for Best Children's Album for ¡Come Bien! Eat Right!

The dual language album, made collaboration with Smithsonian Folkways, is all about the benefits of healthy eating:

Deepa Fernandes spoke with Orozco about the album and about how he got his start in music and in bilingual education.

To hear the full interview, click the link above.

Jose Luis-Orozco and the other children's album nominees are performing at a benefit concert this Saturday in Hollywood, CA. For tickets and more information, click here.