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 [...]
New Music Picks: Thalia, Jenni Rivera, ChocQuibTown, and More
New Music Picks: Thalia, Jenni Rivera, ChocQuibTown, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features the grand return of Thalia, new music from the late Jenni Rivera, and ChocQuibTown reunites for their song "Los Del Vacile." Also on the list: Angela Alvarez's odes to Cuba and "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" songs [...]
Here’s How Cities Across the U.S Celebrate Día de los Muertos
Here’s How Cities Across the U.S Celebrate Día de los Muertos
Día de los Muertos is a celebration dating to pre-hispanic times with its origins tracing back to Mexico. Indigenous communities, ranging from the Nahuas to the Zapotec, created rituals around death and worshiped the deceased through different practices. For example, one such practice involved sending the deceased off to the [...]
New Music Picks: Anahí, Lauren Jauregui, Natalia Lafourcade, and More
New Music Picks: Anahí, Lauren Jauregui, Natalia Lafourcade, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features new albums from Kenia Os and Natalia Lafourcade, and Anahí makes her grand return with a Juan Gabriel duet. Also on the list: Immasoul embraces her Caribbean roots in "Sugar Boi," Lupita Infante celebrates Día De [...]
Inside the Fashion Show Made For — and by — L.A.’s Freaks
Inside the Fashion Show Made For — and by — L.A.’s Freaks
Last Friday, Freak City L.A. brought us into the world of the “freaks” with the debut of their Spring/Summer ‘24 collection, “THE NEW LA”, at L.A.' s Stomping Ground. The essence of their brand mixes referential pop-nostalgia with the identity of L.A.— that is, their L.A. — the city of [...]
A Guide to the Bay Area’s Summer Art Scene
A Guide to the Bay Area’s Summer Art Scene
This summer, the Bay Area art scene is replete with many “firsts.” With great joy, Chicana pioneering artists Yolanda López, Amelia Mesa-Bains and Juana Alicia get long-overdue solo exhibitions. Friends and artists, Mario Ayala, rafa esparza, and Guadalupe Rosales will unveil collaborative new works. Patrick Martinez paints his first [...]