New Music: Lester Rey & MoonDoctoR’s Sexy, Futuristic “Trepate”
In “Trepate,” the sexy, futuristic take on Latin music created by Lester Rey and producer MoonDoctoR brings Caribbean rhythms into the modern age.
Film Review: Anthony Bourdain Documentary ‘ROADRUNNER’
‘ROADRUNNER,’ the new Bourdain documentary from director Morgan Neville (‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’), captures the complexity of the man and his life.
Being Latino in America Is Bad for Your Health
New research suggests that ‘feeling stigmatized, threatened or discriminated against’ has never effects on Latinos’ physical health.
Cubans Are Protesting the U.S. Embargo, Not the Communist Government
The current protests in Cuba merely indicate that, though it’s taken 60 years and counting, the U.S. embargo remains close to fulfilling its purpose
The Cynical Attack on Puerto Rican Independentistas from So-Called Progressives
Accusing supporters of Puerto Rican independence of being racist right-wingers is a no low for statehooders
Film Review: Mexican Director Yulene Olaizola’s ‘Tragic Jungle’
‘Tragic Jungle’ (Selva trágica), from Mexican director Yulene Olaizola, tells the story of the Xtabay, the man-eating female spirit of the Yucatán.
Friday Finds: New Latin Music (July 9, 2021)
Enjoy the weekend with new music from Puerto Rico’s Ani Cordero, Colombia’s Elsa y Elmar, Mexico City’s Daniel, me estas matando, and more!
Vans Opens Submissions for “Musicians Wanted” Competition
Aspiring musicians around the world can win a chance at Vans products, global music distribution, Spotify and Apple Music playlisting, and more!
A Flor de Piel’s New Single from ‘GIRLHOOD, it’s Complicado’
In the upcoming EP GIRLHOOD, it’s Complicado, a recently-turned quinceañera in Chicago shares the joy and complications of experiencing the traditional birthday celebration, pre- and post-pandemic. Marisol and Sofia, mother and daughter of the group Marisol La Brava & A Flor de Piel, produced this five-track songbook as a way to celebrate Sofia’s quinceañera. The…
Puerto Rico Statehood Is a Dead End. I Should Know—I’m a Diasporican
If anybody knows what statehood holds in store for Puerto Rico, it’s the Diasporicans, Puerto Ricans living outside the colony.
Hope for the Future? It’s Generational
Studies show that being hopeful about the future differs across generational lines, with Baby Boomers being the least hopeful and Millennials the most.
MANO’s Mùsica en Rebeldía Playlist
Songs by Latino artists who happen to be some of the greatest rebels on the planet