New Music Picks: Greeicy, Yailin La Más Viral, Sofía Valdés and More
New Music Picks: Greeicy, Yailin La Más Viral, Sofía Valdés and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features Greeicy unleashing her alter-ego, Yailin La Más Viral’s response to her split from Anuel AA, and Sofía Valdés’ personal anthem. Also on the list: Conexión Divina’s haunting single, Barbara Doza’s collaboration with Doja Cat’s producer, and [...]
New Music Picks: Bruses, Young Miko, Karol G, and More
New Music Picks: Bruses, Young Miko, Karol G, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features two acts who are celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month, Bruses and Young Miko. Karol G's song on the “Barbie” soundtrack is here. Also on the list: Paty Cantú and León Leiden's sexy collaboration, Silvana Estrada's ode to [...]
Ten Artworks by Latinas to Collect From NYC’s ‘Artchella’
Ten Artworks by Latinas to Collect From NYC’s ‘Artchella’
This May, the New York City art crowd gathered for Art Week, a series of art fairs spread across several galleries around the city’s west side. In its second year, Future Fair, a growing platform for emerging artists, kicked off the art week marathon, or what we’re coining as New [...]
New Music Picks: Sofia Reyes & Danna Paola, J Noa, Corina Smith, and More
New Music Picks: Sofia Reyes & Danna Paola, J Noa, Corina Smith, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features Sofia Reyes' epic duet with Danna Paola, the explosive debut EP from J Noa, and Corina Smith's heartfelt album. Also on the list: Ana Macho's playful ode to excess, Kany García's healing ballad, and Monogem's feel-good [...]
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 [...]
Even on the Moon, Esmeralda Santiago Would Still Be Puerto Rican
Even on the Moon, Esmeralda Santiago Would Still Be Puerto Rican
Esmeralda Santiago sat at home on what felt like the first day of autumn in Northern Westchester, New York. Meanwhile, in Villa Palmeras, Santiago's birthplace nestled within San Juan, Puerto Rico, I was perched at my desk, ready to delve into her life. Santiago’s legacy is unprecedented. It wasn't until [...]
For Alex Pryor, Yerba Mate is More Than a Plant — It’s a Way of Life
For Alex Pryor, Yerba Mate is More Than a Plant — It’s a Way of Life
At some point in the last few years, you may have found yourself torn between getting yourself yet another cup of coffee or walking towards the fridge for a Guayakí Yerba Mate. The drink contains a little less caffeine than your average joe but tastes like a flavored tea, although [...]