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Melina Almodovar

Jul 14, 2026 · 45 min · 11 segments

Send us Fan Mail Dear world, please meet Melina Almodavar, the artist who’s shaking up the world of modern salsa! This fiery, yet humble…

Send us Fan Mail Dear world, please meet Melina Almodavar, the artist who’s shaking up the world of modern salsa! This fiery, yet humble, singer-songwriter blends classic tropical beats with a fresh, modern sass and style that stands out fiercely! She’s not just making music; she’s taking over the dance floor and world at large! Hit play and enjoy this very personal interview with this unparalleled and unstoppable force in Latin music! www.instagram.com/melinasalsamusic www.facebook.com/melinasalsa www.facebook.com/melina.almodovar www.youtube.com/melinaalmodovar *www.melinasalsamusic.com*

Send us Fan Mail Dear world, please meet Melina Almodavar, the artist who’s shaking up the world of modern salsa! This fiery, yet humble…

Speakers: Melina AlmodovarGuestRobin LaneHost

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Top entities: Miami×15 Melina Almodovar×13 El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico Memphis×13 Camilo Sesto×2

Show signals: SuitabilityLimitedBiasNot politicalAudience≈3k followers

Hyper Childhood, Outsider Feelings & Artistic Drive10:21 – 16:21

10:21

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

10:22

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

10:22

But in reality, [laughs] they were babies.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:25

My grandpa was not having it, but, you know.

10:28

Yeah.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:28

It ended up being that they had a n- the God and the universe had a different, uh, plan.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:34

[laughs]

10:34

No, because it was because of sex.

10:36

Because of sex, right?

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:37

Exactly.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:38

[laughs]

10:38

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:39

Sex.

10:39

Yeah.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:39

I came along, and that was that.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:41

[laughs]

10:42

Yeah.

10:42

And wasn't your grandfather happy about that?

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:46

I think so, yeah, yeah.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:47

He was...

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:48

I'm sure, yes, he was.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:49

He just-

10:50

So what were, what, what, what were you like as a child? Were you musical when you were very young, when you were a kid?

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:55

Um, I was.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:56

I was very hyper.

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CareerBiography > Personal Development
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ConcertsEvents > Live Performances
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Performing ArtsBiography > Personal Development > Career
Live PerformancesEvents
Audience EngagementEvents > Live Performances > Concerts
ArtsCulture
SingersEntertainment > Music > Performers
ParentingFamily > Relationships
Personal DevelopmentBiography
ChildhoodFamily > Relationships > Parenting
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Entertainment
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Family
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MusicEntertainment
Melina AlmodovarEntertainment > Music > Performers > Singers
Melina AlmodovarBiography > Personal Development > Career > Performing Arts
Influence of FamilyFamily > Relationships > Parenting > Childhood
Stage PresenceEvents > Live Performances > Concerts > Audience Engagement

Hyper Childhood, Outsider Feelings & Artistic Drive10:21 – 16:21

10:21

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

10:22

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

10:22

But in reality, [laughs] they were babies.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:25

My grandpa was not having it, but, you know.

10:28

Yeah.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:28

It ended up being that they had a n- the God and the universe had a different, uh, plan.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:34

[laughs]

10:34

No, because it was because of sex.

10:36

Because of sex, right?

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:37

Exactly.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:38

[laughs]

10:38

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:39

Sex.

10:39

Yeah.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:39

I came along, and that was that.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:41

[laughs]

10:42

Yeah.

10:42

And wasn't your grandfather happy about that?

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:46

I think so, yeah, yeah.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:47

He was...

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:48

I'm sure, yes, he was.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:49

He just-

10:50

So what were, what, what, what were you like as a child? Were you musical when you were very young, when you were a kid?

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:55

Um, I was.

Melina AlmodovarGuest

10:56

I was very hyper.

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