The Riotous Art of Jean-Pierre Villafañe
The Riotous Art of Jean-Pierre Villafañe
Jean-Pierre Villafañe's work might make you blush, smile or look twice. The New York City artist is rapidly gaining prominence. At this year’s Armory Show, he was awarded The Present Prize for outstanding booth with Embajada Gallery. At the upscale New York City bar Cecchi’s, his figures dance jovially [...]
At the Edge of Perception: Ingrid Rojas Contreras on Reclaiming ‘Curanderismo’
At the Edge of Perception: Ingrid Rojas Contreras on Reclaiming ‘Curanderismo’
Ingrid Rojas Contreras is soft-spoken, yet her words carve a space to remember. Her debut novel, set in Colombia against the backdrop of political instability and Pablo Escobar’s violent reign, “Fruit of the Drunken Tree,” was a semi-autobiographical novel. It vividly summons the turmoil of Colombia in the nineties [...]
Latinas Won Big at the 2023 Latin American Music Awards
Latinas Won Big at the 2023 Latin American Music Awards
The world's brightest Latin music stars collided last weekend at the Latin American Music Awards in Las Vegas. This year, the theme was “Somos Un Movimiento,” which showcased how Latin music and culture have permeated the mainstream. The award show made sure to highlight the rising Latin acts as well [...]
New Music Picks: Carla Morrison, Natti Natasha, Olga Tañón and More
New Music Picks: Carla Morrison, Natti Natasha, Olga Tañón and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features new music from Carla Morrison, Lele Pon's blast from the past with Guaynaa, and Natti Natasha's heartfelt song. Also on the list: Olga Tañón post-breakup anthem “La Vida Da Vuelta,” Bad Gyal breakthrough with “Chulo,” and [...]
Friday Film Roundup: Evil Dead Rise, Beau is Afraid, Carmen, and More
Friday Film Roundup: Evil Dead Rise, Beau is Afraid, Carmen, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s Film Fridays, our bi-weekly picks for the exciting new film releases on our radar. With a horror film, a military film, a biopic, a musical, and an action romcom all coming out on the same day, there really is something for everyone this weekend. The biggest release, [...]
For What’s Next on the Menu, the ‘Higher Dining’ Experience Hits Different
For What’s Next on the Menu, the ‘Higher Dining’ Experience Hits Different
While growing up, sisters Roshelly and Shanelly Pena would have never thought they’d one day become chefs. Let alone chefs who curate savory cannabis-infused menus — yes, entire menus — of what they refer to as “power dishes,” desserts, and mocktails, all centered around flower. The sisters turned business partners [...]
New Music Picks: Danna Paola, Ice Spice, Kenia Os and More
New Music Picks: Danna Paola, Ice Spice, Kenia Os and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features Danna Paola's breakup anthem “1Trago,” Ice Spice's surprise collaboration with Nicki Minaj, and Kenia Os' ode to love with Gera MX. Also on the list: Lali samples Britney Spears, RaiNao remakes a club classic with ÌFÉ, [...]