Inside Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ and its Boundary-Pushing Take on Immigration and Identity
Inside Julio Torres’ ‘Problemista’ and its Boundary-Pushing Take on Immigration and Identity
There’s no doubt that “Problemista” comes from the brain of Julio Torres. His brand of absurdist humor is instantly recognizable, whether it's his work on “Saturday Night Live,” “Los Espookys,” or his HBO Special, “My Favorite Shapes.” In each, he combines cutting social commentary with unique off-the-wall pairings and brings [...]
WATCH: The Marías Release “Run Your Mouth” Music Video and Announce Sophomore Album
WATCH: The Marías Release “Run Your Mouth” Music Video and Announce Sophomore Album
Grammy-nominated band The Marías has ignited excitement among fans with the announcement of their highly-anticipated sophomore album, "Submarine," slated for release on May 31st. The band, renowned for their mesmerizing soundscapes and dreamlike melodies, has teased the album with the release of their new single, "Run Your Mouth," offering a [...]
The Top 10 Latin Grammy Awards Performances of All Time
The Top 10 Latin Grammy Awards Performances of All Time
The biggest night in Latin music is returning with the Latin Grammy Awards on November 16. Before the 24th annual ceremony airs on Univision, we’re looking back at 10 of our favorite performances from the past. Check out memorable moments from Celia Cruz, Shakira, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Karol G [...]
New Music Picks: Mon Laferte, Maria Becerra, La Cruz, and More
New Music Picks: Mon Laferte, Maria Becerra, La Cruz, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes the new album from Mon Laferte, Maria Becerra’s alluring collaboration with Chencho Corleone and Ovy on the Drums, and the sexy single from gay reggaeton singer La Cruz. Also on the list: Brazil’s stars Anitta and [...]
Friday Film Roundup: ‘The Marvels,’ ‘The Killer,’ ‘The Holdovers,’ and More
Friday Film Roundup: ‘The Marvels,’ ‘The Killer,’ ‘The Holdovers,’ and More
As the year comes to an end, we’re getting ready to cover the November-December awards season where studios stuff their best releases into the last two months of the year in order to qualify for Oscar voting. It’s a bit of a tricky system and one that explains why movies [...]
Mia Carucci Channels Divinity in Her New Album ‘Deities in Stone’
Mia Carucci Channels Divinity in Her New Album ‘Deities in Stone’
“Sent from God.” That is how Mia Carucci signs off emails. As our interview began, she asserted, “I make God music.” On the surface, her music, a modern twist on trip-hop, hypnotic and dark, lacks an overtly spiritual valence. But spirituality appears in her music beyond any institution. There is [...]
NYFF Overview: Drama, Absurdity, and Indigenous Stories Take Center Stage
NYFF Overview: Drama, Absurdity, and Indigenous Stories Take Center Stage
The New York Film Festival has long celebrated cutting-edge filmmaking from Latin America. The first film ever presented at NYFF back 1963 was Luis Buñuel’s biting social critique “The Exterminating Angel.” Although it was made by a Spanish expat living in Mexico, the film has since become a canonical [...]