My Bicultural Passion for America
David Hernandez |
TEDxAsburyPark 2018
• May 2018
David Hernandez: Musician, Composer, Co-founder / Managing Partner of lotus823
An immigrant’s identity is a true mix of cultures. Growing up as a first-generation immigrant in love with his new country, David chased rock ’n roll while never losing sight of his Cuban roots. The influence and love of his family drives him as much today as it did in the early part of his career, as he traveled the world working with some of the major names in the music business.
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David is a Cuban-born first generation-immigrant, raised in New York City and educated in private Catholic schools. He is also a professional musician and published composer who has worked and toured internationally. His credits include co-writer, co-producer, and music director for Village People, and recordings with Thompson Twins, Elvis Costello, and Ringo Starr, among others. He is co-founder and managing partner of lotus823, an award-winning integrated communications and marketing agency based in Eatontown, NJ. Married and a father of three sons living in Monmouth County NJ, he is still active musically and has played locally with veteran Jersey shore musicians, including Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Vini “Mad Dog” Lopez.