Sip, Savor, Celebrate: A Coquito Recipe for Every Spirit
Sip, Savor, Celebrate: A Coquito Recipe for Every Spirit
Noche Buena is all about celebration and great vibes, wrapped in the rich tapestry of aromas and tastes that characterize Latin Christmas traditions. It’s a special time of the year when you can gather with your loved ones, reminisce, and look forward to what’s to come. Part of what makes [...]
Comedian Aida Rodriguez’s New Memoir Doesn’t Pull Any Punches
Comedian Aida Rodriguez’s New Memoir Doesn’t Pull Any Punches
Nothing breeds comedy better than adversity. Making it to the top often means digging yourself out of the hole. The deeper the hole, the longer the climb, and the stronger you are when you finally make it out. Very few comedians have had to follow the light quite like Aida [...]
Chef JJ Johnson on Creating Your Own Traditions and Starting Noche Buena Early
Chef JJ Johnson on Creating Your Own Traditions and Starting Noche Buena Early
When Chef JJ Johnson released “The Simple Art of Rice" in the fall, his Instagram DMs were flooded with messages like, “Oh my God, you are really Puerto Rican.” The cookbook, spotlighting the grain’s versatility across cultures everywhere from Africa to the Middle East, opened a window into the James [...]
Pechuga Vintage’s Johnny Valencia Dares to Dream Big
Pechuga Vintage’s Johnny Valencia Dares to Dream Big
Before Johnny Valencia became one of Hollywood’s most sought-after vintage designer plugs – securing shoes, dresses, and other garments for clients including Beyoncé, Rihanna, Anitta, Ice Spice, Pedro Pascal, and the Kardashian-Jenner family — Valencia had several career paths he wanted to pursue. He began college with aspirations to become [...]
A Look Back on Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival
A Look Back on Tasting Texas Wine + Food Festival
Over the years, various Texan cities have taken the national spotlight as fast-growing immigration hubs, oftentimes leaving San Antonio forgotten. However, when you look closely, you notice San Antonio offers culture, wine and food like no other, which LATINA got a taste of at the Day of the Dead [...]
The Top 20 Songs of 2024 by Latina Artists
The Top 20 Songs of 2024 by Latina Artists
As we say goodbye to another wild, weird, and sometimes wonderful year, Latina reflects on the biggest musical moments of 2024 and all the brilliant work created by Latina musicians worldwide this year—and there was a lot of it. Women like Karol G, Kali Uchis, and Young Miko continued [...]
WATCH: J Noa Gets Real About Mental Health in Her New Music Video for “Era De Cristal”
WATCH: J Noa Gets Real About Mental Health in Her New Music Video for “Era De Cristal”
In her latest single, "Era De Cristal," J Noa, the 18-year-old Dominican rapper also known as "La Hija del Rap," delves into the depths of her mental health struggles. Directed by Lennyn Salinas, the music video captures J Noa in a poignant dialogue with herself within the confines of her [...]