Joe Conzo Sr. Story
Historian. Archivist. Educator. Storyteller. A beloved member of the Hostos family.
Joe Conzo, Sr. was a renowned Latin music historian, archivist, producer, educator, and storyteller whose life was dedicated to preserving the music and history he loved. A longtime publicist and confidant of Tito Puente, Joe later brought his extraordinary knowledge to Hostos, where he taught Latin music history and helped preserve Puente’s legacy for future generations.
"No Me J*das, Do Your Research" is a three-part miniseries exploring the defining chapters of Joe Sr.’s life, told through the voices of his family, friends, and colleagues who knew him best.
Now, we’re proud to share Joe Sr.’s story with you.
Tune in to Univision 41 to watch each chapter as it premieres or streams the full series on ViX.
Three chapters. One extraordinary life. We hope you’ll join us in celebrating Joe Sr. and the legacy he worked so hard to preserve.
Photo by Joe Conzo, Jr.
PART 1
Premieres Saturday, September 12 at 2 PM EST on Univision 41.
Stream it on ViX starting at 2:30 PM on the same day.
PART 1 explores Joe Conzo’s upbringing, early influences, and introduction to music, and cultural storytelling before becoming associated with Tito Puente.
Photo by Joe Conzo, Jr.
PART 2
Premieres Saturday, September 19 at 2 PM EST on Univision 41.
Stream it on ViX starting at 2:30 PM on the same day.
PART 2 focuses on Joe’s years working alongside Tito Puente as his publicist, offering insight into Tito’s personality, artistry, and impact on Latin music history.
Photo by Francisco Calderon
PART 3
Premieres Saturday, September 26 at 2 PM EST on Univision 41.
Stream it on ViX starting at 2:30 PM on the same day.
PART 3 explores how “The Tito Puente Legacy Project” came to life at Hostos Community College and examines Joe’s work as an educator, historian, and cultural preservationist.
