In collaboration with Bulletin board and DoorDash, the Venezuelan singer revisits his country through Miami's local cuisine, thanks to DoorDash's diverse selection of vendors, and highlights how through food and music, culture knows no bounds.
Danny Ocean:
Food and music have always been my way of staying connected to my roots. Leaving Venezuela was difficult, and it wasn't just about adapting, it was about finding a way to reconcile my past with what was already in front of me. I wanted to make a living from music, but I knew that in Venezuela, I wouldn't be able to. And sometimes you have to make sacrifices to get what you want in life, and I was aware of what I had to do and also what I had to sacrifice. I went through a lot of things that as an immigrant you have to go through when you come here, and no matter how tired I was when I got home, I always try to spend a few hours on my music and the love I have for music is what keeps me going ahead and I think that motivates me more. It is beautiful when there is a greater purpose than your own self-interest. I know I'm not doing it just for me, but for my culture and my people. Venezuelan food is like a little piece of home that I can take with me wherever I am. When I'm away from home, it's those familiar flavors that bring me home. Arepas, empanadas, the stuff I grew up with.
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from our partners at https://www.billboard.com/video/danny-ocean-shares-how-he-stays-connected-to-venezuelan-through-food/
