Singer Niko Rubio Pays Homage to the California Coast and Her Mexican Roots
Singer Niko Rubio Pays Homage to the California Coast and Her Mexican Roots
A California girl with deep Mexican roots, Niko Rubio cannot help but pay homage to both elements of her background in everything she creates. Her self-described “pop-indie-rock” music is at once ethereal and buoyant, yet grounded by a thrumming bassline. In other words, the perfect soundtrack for riding in a [...]
Family Dramas, Scars from the Past, Unexpected Twists and Turns: 7 Argentine Films to Watch
Family Dramas, Scars from the Past, Unexpected Twists and Turns: 7 Argentine Films to Watch
Friday rolls around — you sit down on your couch with a bottle of wine and takeout while endlessly scrolling through streaming platforms in search of the perfect movie. Now what? Picking a movie is never easy; this week we are focusing on seven films by Argentine directors. From dark [...]
DJ Oscar Nñ on Honduran Identity, Buoyant Desires, and Inclusive QTPOC Spaces
DJ Oscar Nñ on Honduran Identity, Buoyant Desires, and Inclusive QTPOC Spaces
Oscar Nñ is a Honduran American creative, Brooklyn-based DJ, and a co-founder of Papi Juice, an NYC art collective that aims to affirm and celebrate the lives of queer and trans people of color. Oscar sat down with Latina’s Alissa Lopez Serfozo at Papi Juice’s studio in Bed Stuy to [...]
Jodosky Champions Body Positivity with “Quien Dijo Que Los Gordos No Perrean?”
Jodosky Champions Body Positivity with “Quien Dijo Que Los Gordos No Perrean?”
Puerto Rican rapper-producer Jodosky, praised for his old-school take on reggaetón, champions body positivity in his new track encouraging plus sized people to feel sexy and confident in their own bodies by dancing reggaetón. His single, “Quien Dijo Que Los Gordos No Perrean?” comes out Friday, July 23 and Latina [...]
Jessie Reyez on Appreciating Her Culture, Overcoming Heartbreak, and Experiencing Full-Circle Moments
Jessie Reyez on Appreciating Her Culture, Overcoming Heartbreak, and Experiencing Full-Circle Moments
“La Primera Vez” is the digital talk show that lets you get to know your favorite Latinx celebrities. In this episode, host Christina Reid sits down with singer-songwriter Jessie Reyez. The Colombian-Canadian musician talks about heartbreak, her culture, her biggest inspiration, and full-circle moments. Check out Jessie’s latest collab with [...]
Zola: Watch Colman Domingo Pimp it Out in Exclusive New Clip
Zola: Watch Colman Domingo Pimp it Out in Exclusive New Clip
"Y’all wanna hear a story about why me & this bitch here fell out? It’s kind of long but full of suspense.” Thus began the odyssey of one A’Ziah King, aka ZOLA. From acclaimed writer/director Janicza Bravo, Zola's stranger-than-fiction saga, which she first told in a now-iconic series of viral, [...]
Holly Woodlawn: Trans Icon and Puerto Rican Queen of Underground Cinema
Holly Woodlawn: Trans Icon and Puerto Rican Queen of Underground Cinema
Holly came from Miami, F.L.A. Hitch-hiked her way across the U.S.A. Plucked her eyebrows on the way Shaved her legs and then he was a she She says, "Hey, babe Take a walk on the wild side" Said, "Hey, honey Take a walk on the wild side" Lou Reed, “Walk [...]