Don Francisco Drops His First Reggaeton Song Inspired by Arcángel

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This year is filled with surprises and there’s a new one this week. Don Francisco, known internationally for decades of television history through Sábado Gigante, has created his first-ever reggaeton track after hearing a tribute song dedicated to him by the artist Arcángel. The unexpected musical gesture bridges generations of Latino culture, and perhaps, is the beginning of a new chapter in the career of the iconic Chilean host.

A Musical Nod Across Generations

Mario Kreutzberger, better known as Don Francisco, shared on Instagram that he was moved by Arcángel’s track “Don Francisco,” which appears on the newly released album Sr. Santos II: Sueños de Grandeza. Despite not being associated with reggaeton, he explained, “I have plenty of memory. I remember @arcangel when he was a boy and his mother used to sing with Las Chicas del Can.”

The post continued with the announcement of a surprise project. “Today, after hearing his song — which is titled ‘Don Francisco’ — I decided to do something unprecedented: my first reggaeton, dedicated to him.”

Arcángel Responds With Gratitude

Arcángel, whose real name is Austin Agustín Santos, quickly responded to Don Francisco’s words with visible appreciation. “Things like this make someone feel happy. Thank you Don Francisco for such a beautiful gesture, respect means everything to me,” he wrote.

He went on to express the influence the long-running television program had on him while growing up. “And you giving me yours is worth more than anything. I grew up watching and admiring you with my family, watching your interviews, the contests, the chacal section was my favorite, laughing with La 4’s antics, in short, Saturdays were yours.”

Arcángel’s mother, Carmen Rosas, who performed on Sábado Gigante with Las Chicas del Can, also commented on the Instagram post, acknowledging the emotional loop of shared history that has now returned in the form of this musical tribute.

Legacy and Reinvention

Don Francisco has been a fixture in Latino households across the United States and Latin America since the mid-twentieth century. His influence continues through the memories and experiences of those who grew up with his programming. Arcángel’s tribute reinforces the intergenerational impact of media and music within the Latino community.

With everything going on in the world at the moment, this type of news is a breath of fresh air.

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