Jean Dawson, the Uncompromising Misfit of Music, is Ready to Conquer the World
Jean Dawson, the Uncompromising Misfit of Music, is Ready to Conquer the World
27-year-old experimental alt-singer/songwriter Jean Dawson is the embodiment of a misfit in music. Dawson was raised in a blended household with Mexican and Black parents who treasured underground hip hop and rejected the way the world pummeled the dreams of those who look like Dawson. “My reality was really [...]
Jhayco Is Pushing Reggaeton Forward & Living La “Vida Rockstar”
Jhayco Is Pushing Reggaeton Forward & Living La “Vida Rockstar”
Jhayco is a modern day rock star. While redefining the sound of reggaeton, the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter has amassed multiple global hits. Following his monster smash "Holanda" and to close out the summer, Jhayco celebrated the release of his new single "Ex-Special" featuring Peso Pluma with CÎROC Vodka Spritz. [...]
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 [...]