The Top 20 Songs of 2023 by Latina Artists
The Top 20 Songs of 2023 by Latina Artists
As we bid farewell to 2023, LATINA's taking a look back on the standout musical moments of the year and spotlighting the brilliant work of Latina musicians. Icons like Shakira, Karol G, and Young Miko played pivotal roles in propelling Latin music to new global heights. Meanwhile, Becky G [...]
Friday Film Roundup: ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ ‘Anyone But You,’ and More
Friday Film Roundup: ‘The Color Purple,’ ‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom,’ ‘Anyone But You,’ and More
The Christmas weekend usually brings with it one of the year’s most exciting release weekends. Most studios like to cap off the year with one of two types of releases; something that will draw in the whole family or something that will hopefully become an Oscar contender. This year is [...]
‘Dumb Money’ Review: Director Craig Gillespie is On a Mission to Reinvent the Biopic
‘Dumb Money’ Review: Director Craig Gillespie is On a Mission to Reinvent the Biopic
Since his initial foray into the realm of biographical films with 2014’ "Million Dollar Arm," the true story of an American sports agent who turned two exceptionally talented cricket bowlers into Major League Baseball pitchers, director Craig Gillespie has made it his mission to reinvent the biopic. After getting his [...]
The Way of Kizomba Took Over São Paulo During The 35th Art Biennale
The Way of Kizomba Took Over São Paulo During The 35th Art Biennale
Millions of Afro-Brazilians walk the streets of São Paulo and Rio De Janeiro every day. Vestiges of the African diaspora and its tangible trans-cultural influence pour out into the culture of Brazil through the country’s cuisine, history, and music. Kizomba, the far-reaching genre that blends African rhythms with Caribbean and [...]
New Music Picks: María Isabel, Demi Lovato, Becky G, and More
New Music Picks: María Isabel, Demi Lovato, Becky G, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes the return of rising Dominican-American star María Isabel, Demi Lovato's rock-infused album, and Becky G's ode to her Mexican roots and grandfather. Also on the list: Nohemy's genre-bending banger, Nathy Peluso's sultry collaboration with Tiago PZK, [...]
Friday Film Roundup: ‘A Haunting in Venice,’ ‘A Million Miles Away,’ ‘Satanic Hispanics,’ and More
Friday Film Roundup: ‘A Haunting in Venice,’ ‘A Million Miles Away,’ ‘Satanic Hispanics,’ and More
It’s another big week for horror and Latinos! Everywhere you look it’s jump scares and English subtitles. Thankfully, if you’re already feeling burnt out by the end of summer, you won’t have to leave your house to watch most of these movies. Between Netflix and Amazon Prime alone there’s a [...]
James Beard Award-Winning Guelaguetza Brings Oaxaca to L.A.
James Beard Award-Winning Guelaguetza Brings Oaxaca to L.A.
Growing up in Oaxaca, Mexico, Bricia Lopez spent her days indulging in regional dishes cooked by her mother and grandmother, who she describes as the “the best cooks ever.” But when her family migrated to Los Angeles, Lopez was exposed to a food landscape that was very different from all [...]