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PJ Sin Suela Makes History on NPR’s Tiny Desk by Incorporating a Sign Language Interpreter


PJ Sin Suela made his Tiny Desk debut and made history by incorporating a sign language interpreter.

Second row (left to right): Benson Pagán Jiménez (Guitar), Gabo Lugo (Multi-instrumentalist), Alexssa Hernández (Sign Language Interpreter), Jeimy Osorio (Choirs), PJ Sin Suela (Rapper and doctor), Jahaziel Garcia (Trumpet), Kalani Trinidad (Piano and flute). Clad in vibrant orange — a color aligning with his most recent album, Toda Época Tiene Su Encanto, which dropped September 2024 — the Puerto Rican wordsmith and his 12-member troupe brought a genre-bending set to the stage. The 24-minute performance opened with the love rap “Tengo Una Nota” and and the bilingual “Duolingo.” The artist showcased his versatility with “Mírame,” delivered in a spoken-word, conscious-rap style that highlighted his lyrical depth and storytelling ability.

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