Musical Style
Martin cites a variety of the Latin music genres as influences, including salsa, merengue, and bolero. He also is inspired by artists such as the Fania All-Stars, Celia Cruz, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, and Gilberto Santa Rosa, which his mother played for him as a child. Martin credits these musicians with helping him "appreciate the richness of island's culture."
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