6 Movies Spotlighting The Queer Experience In Latin America
6 Movies Spotlighting The Queer Experience In Latin America
From Mexico to Chile, films centered on queer narratives have had a long and complicated journey into mainstream cinema. Censorships, politics and prejudice are all obstacles for the the genre, particularly in Latin America, where LGBTQ+ individuals are largely underrepresented in all media. In this list, we’ve selected six [...]
Your Latin American World Cup Guide — All the Games to Watch
Your Latin American World Cup Guide — All the Games to Watch
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is underway, and teams from around the world are fighting for a chance at the final match. The 2018 finals saw France face off against Croatia, an underdog team who had the entire globe cheering them on in the hopes that France wouldn’t take home [...]
A Kelis Thanksgiving: A Good Cocktail, Willie Colón and Arroz con Gandules
A Kelis Thanksgiving: A Good Cocktail, Willie Colón and Arroz con Gandules
‘Tis the season for tamales, mole, and turkey (or pernil). On Thanksgiving, families across the States come together to celebrate with several courses of food and conversation, with the possibility of cocktails or coquitos in between. Some folks come prepared with a new outfit, even though they’ll be celebrating in [...]
New Music Picks: Rebecca Black, Chiquis, Le Coco, and More
New Music Picks: Rebecca Black, Chiquis, Le Coco, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week's list features Maluma's FIFA World Cup anthem with Nicki Minaj, Rebecca Black's sexy track "Crumbs," and the emergence of Le Coco. Also on the list: Elena Rose continues her breakthrough with "Bayamón," Chiquis re-recorded a Christmas classic, and [...]
For TOKISCHA, Pushing the Envelope is Part of Her Art
For TOKISCHA, Pushing the Envelope is Part of Her Art
Thirty years ago, Madonna shocked the world when she freely expressed her sexuality through her book "Sex" and the album "Erotica." The Queen of Pop knows how to spot a pop provocateur (like herself) when she sees one, so this year she started collaborating with Dominican artist Tokischa. Like [...]
The Beauty of the Bronx: A Day in Pictures
The Beauty of the Bronx: A Day in Pictures
"The Bronx to me is the Mecca. Call me crazy but I play with the idea God was born here." Did you know that over half of the population of the Bronx is Latino? The Boogie Down Bronx, New York City’s northernmost borough, is overflowing with culture, history, and [...]
New Music Picks: Karol G, Sofía Reyes, Rauw Alejandro, and More
New Music Picks: Karol G, Sofía Reyes, Rauw Alejandro, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features Karol G’s trip to “Cairo,” the latest singles from Sofía Reyes and Nicole Zignago, and the new albums by Rauw Alejandro and Danny Ocean. Also on the list: Conexión Divina's debut EP, the return of Nathy [...]
