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 [...]
In L.A., a Neighborhood Honors Their Past & Present Through Celebration
In L.A., a Neighborhood Honors Their Past & Present Through Celebration
On November 4th, 2023, the vibrant streets in the community of West Adams, Los Angeles were alive with color, music, and a palpable sense of community at the First Annual Dia de los Muertos Block Party Festival. Hosted by Midcity Mercado and District 10 of Los Angeles, this event marked [...]
Essentially Forgotten: Frieze Impact Award Winner Reminds Us of America’s Farmworkers
Essentially Forgotten: Frieze Impact Award Winner Reminds Us of America’s Farmworkers
Long pants, high socks, long sleeves, hats, bandanas. Surgical tape wraps around the thumb, middle finger, index finger to protect blistered hands; gloves are too bulky for picking cherries. A howling Washington wind stirs dust around the field, distant chatter and laughter hanging low like morning dew. Farm workers bend, [...]
New Music Picks: Nicki Nicole, Lupita Infante, Yendry and More
New Music Picks: Nicki Nicole, Lupita Infante, Yendry and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features new albums from Nicki Nicole and Lupita Infante and Yendry's most vulnerable song yet. Also on the list: Ana Tijoux's empowering “Niñx,” Diana Flores' dazzling dance track, and Bad Bunny's Jersey club banger. Plus, more new [...]
Friday Film Roundup: Fast X, Master Gardener, Sanctuary, and Many More!
Friday Film Roundup: Fast X, Master Gardener, Sanctuary, and Many More!
Welcome to LATINA’s Friday Film Roundup, our weekly picks for the new movie releases on our radar. Unlike the week of May 5th, when “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” was one of the only movies worth watching, there are now too many good movies coming out this weekend. Seriously, [...]
New Music Picks: Shakira, GALE, Ivy Queen and More
New Music Picks: Shakira, GALE, Ivy Queen and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features Shakira's ode to her sons, the return of Ivy Queen, and the emergence of GALE. Also on the list: Villano Antillano’s fierce collaboration with Pedro Capó, Miranda! revisits one of their hits with Juan Ingaramo and [...]
Tefi Pessoa is Shaping the Future of Climate Justice and Mental Health Awareness
Tefi Pessoa is Shaping the Future of Climate Justice and Mental Health Awareness
A few weeks ago, Tefi Pessoa was invited to Vice President Kamala Harris’ residence to celebrate Earth day. The pop culture commentator is no stranger to meeting notable personalities. Whether it’s interviewing record-breaking artist Anitta on the red carpet or celebrating the latest Rare Beauty launch with Selena Gomez, Pessoa [...]