Friday Film Roundup: “The Little Mermaid,” “The Machine,” “Kandahar,” and More
Friday Film Roundup: “The Little Mermaid,” “The Machine,” “Kandahar,” and More
Welcome to LATINA’s Friday Film Roundup, our weekly picks for the new movie releases on our radar. Somehow, on the same weekend that Disney’s “Little Mermaid” remake comes to theaters, so do two films based on the stand-up routines of two of the world’s most popular [...]
The Mexican Sound Wave: Regional Music Takes Center Stage
The Mexican Sound Wave: Regional Music Takes Center Stage
Música Mexicana is everywhere right now, and for all the right reasons. Trap corrido, or corridos tumbados, is the mix of regional Mexican sounds with reggaeton and urbano — a new blend pioneered by Gen-Zers that is taking the world by storm. On April 17, “Ella Baila Sola” by [...]
Latin Pop’s Secret Weapon GALE is Unleashed in ‘Lo Que No Te Dije’
Latin Pop’s Secret Weapon GALE is Unleashed in ‘Lo Que No Te Dije’
After shaping the sound of Latin pop music as a co-writer for stars like Christina Aguilera and Shakira, GALE is ready to break the mold with her debut album. In Lo Que No Te Dije, the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter blends her Caribbean roots with elements of pop, dance, and punk [...]
Un Cafecito with Puerto Rican Astro Boy Matt Louis
Un Cafecito with Puerto Rican Astro Boy Matt Louis
It was a hot but breezy morning in San Juan, Puerto Rico when singer-songwriter Matt Louis and I met at his favorite coffee shop, Gustos, where he writes and works on music. Looking dapper and relaxed, Louis wore dark shades and a red Chicago Bulls jersey that he paired [...]
Essentially Forgotten: Frieze Impact Award Winner Reminds Us of America’s Farmworkers
Essentially Forgotten: Frieze Impact Award Winner Reminds Us of America’s Farmworkers
Long pants, high socks, long sleeves, hats, bandanas. Surgical tape wraps around the thumb, middle finger, index finger to protect blistered hands; gloves are too bulky for picking cherries. A howling Washington wind stirs dust around the field, distant chatter and laughter hanging low like morning dew. Farm workers bend, [...]
New Music Picks: Nicki Nicole, Lupita Infante, Yendry and More
New Music Picks: Nicki Nicole, Lupita Infante, Yendry and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features new albums from Nicki Nicole and Lupita Infante and Yendry's most vulnerable song yet. Also on the list: Ana Tijoux's empowering “Niñx,” Diana Flores' dazzling dance track, and Bad Bunny's Jersey club banger. Plus, more new [...]
Friday Film Roundup: “Fast X,” “Master Gardener,” “Sanctuary,” and Many More!
Friday Film Roundup: “Fast X,” “Master Gardener,” “Sanctuary,” and Many More!
Welcome to LATINA’s Friday Film Roundup, our weekly picks for the new movie releases on our radar. Unlike the week of May 5th, when “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” was one of the only movies worth watching, there are now too many good movies coming out this weekend. Seriously, [...]
