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A former MC at Nuyorican Poets Cafe and performer on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, Mr. Navaja is always on the move, but East Harlem is home.
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  • Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, Navaja has established himself as a prominent voice of the Puerto Rican Diaspora.

    • Flaco Navaja Biography - Fandango

      Flaco Navaja is a singer, poet, actor, who is born and raised in the Bronx.

    Flaco Navaja - The Movie Database (TMDB)

  • Don't miss the performance of the legendary Flaco Navaja @flaconavaja during Barrio Arts Fest on Saturday 7/13 at 5PM!

    • Flaco Navaja - Biography - IMDb

  • Even before fully understanding what was being sung.

    • Salsa Superstar Flaco Navaja Interview - YouTube

  • Poems like 'Revolution', 'Dimple', 'Boriquas Distinguidos' with co-poet Lemon Andersen, and the painfully insightful, 'Kids Don't Play' gave a multifaceted view into the lyrical perspectives of young Flaco.

    • Flaco Navaja's Biography - Wall Of Celebrities

      Flaco Navaja was a backing singer with The Latin Jazz Coalition before he graduated to lead vocals with the Boricua Roots band Yerbabuena and the salsa combo The Nicky Marrero All Stars.

    Flaco Navaja

    I was born and raised in The Bronx NY. Currently living in SoCal with my wife and two young daughters.


    Summertime in the bx

    No shade provided by palm trees in my town 

    Housing projects block the sun 

    As the summer burns louder and brighter than a tenement burning on 149st

    Everywhere you go you hear the sounds of the summer

    Kids playing

    Boomboxes blasting 

    And the sound of my kids laughing

    That’s a perfect Bronx day for me


    I first appeared on Def Poetry in season 3 - if my memory serves me right. My brother Lemon Andersen was an original cast member and was a big advocate for me. I eventually received the call to be on the show. When the tour began there was an opening for me. It was a huge blessing. When I began writing and performing, back in 1997, I never imagined traveling the world sharing my art. This was 2003 0r 2004. Similar to today, there was a politically-charged atmosphere. Bush was about to be “re-elected”. It was b

    Marc Anthony, Luis Figueroa, Flaco Navaja, Shenseea ... - Genius

    Flaco Navaja - AFROTAINO

      Flaco Navaja was a backing singer with The Latin Jazz Coalition before he graduated to lead vocals with the Boricua Roots band Yerbabuena and the salsa combo The Nicky Marrero All Stars.

    A life in song - Chicago Reader

      Flaco Navaja traces his life in music and stories in Evolution of a Sonero, presented by UrbanTheater Company in this year's Destinos festival.