On Venezuela
Nuestros amigos at DeLos with a write up and recommendation from Roxsy Lin, for Rafael Osío Cabrices's “Venezuela. Memorias de un Futuro Perdido” (“Venezuela. Memories of a Lost Future) Check it out aqui:...
Lights ON for Johnny Rodriguez
RIP to the first popular Mexican American country artist, Johnny Rodriguez, with a string of number one country music hits, Livia Albeck-Ripka has the Obit in the NY Times - Check it out: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/arts/music/johnny-rodriguez-dead.html Pic...
Making The Historic Register
NBC News has the story on music by Lin Manuel Miranda, Vicente Fernandez and Freddy Fender entering the National History Register - pero we already knew they were unos classics! but still... Check it out aquí:...
Connecting To SRZ
From Discogs, Sam Tornow with the story of SRZ, The Argentine selector’s approach to choosing music, he writes, "whether in her listening room or an expansive warehouse, (SRZ) invites listeners to connect and feel the story within each record". Check out this article...
Thinking of Selena
Though its hard to get our heads around it - Selena was murdered 30 years ago last week. Natasha Rodriguez compiled much of the NY Times reporting on what made Selena so... Selena. Missing her. She's ours. And she's us. And more. Check it out aquí:...
Mira Jenna y A24
At The Cut, Phoebe Reilly brings it - in this profile of Jenna Ortega. Check it out aquí: https://www.thecut.com/article/jenna-ortega-wednesday-season-2-death-of-a-unicorn-interview.html?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
Bad Bunny llego a NPR
Ok, al fin. Bad Bunny Brings Puerto Rican Culture to NPR Tiny Desk and Jeanette Hernandez has the story at Remezcla.com. Check it out aquí: https://remezcla.com/music/watch-bad-bunny-brings-puerto-rican-culture-to-npr-tiny-desk/ Pic Creds: NPR Tiny Desk
Death Toll Rises – All Our Prayers
As death toll rises - nuestros pensamientos are with our brothers and...
Billboard’s 50 Female Latin Pop Artists of All Time
At Hip Latina, Anna Ortega has the story as Billboard ranks the top 50 female Latin Pop Artists of All Time with Shakira, Celia Cruz, & Selena coming in at the top. https://hiplatina.com/latina-top-artists-billboard/
Prayers for the tragedy in the D.R.
Sending thoughts and prayers to our brothers and sisters in the DR - pensando en ellos...
P-Rod 1 Reissue
Last week, Nike announced they were gonna re-issue Paul Rodriguez’s iconic Nike SB P-Rod 1 - and that it's set to return in 2025, marking its 20th anniversary. First launched in 2005, the P-Rod 1 became Nike SB’s first signature skateboarding shoe. You can read the...
NO Such Thing as Latina Makeup
NO Such thing as Latina Makeup - this week's great read. At Huffpost, Marilyn La Jeunesse sets the record straight, cultural appreciation is great - but let's be clear 🙂 Check out this article and more, at huffpost.com:...
A Scarier, Sexier Drácula
A Scarier, Sexier Drácula - in a Remezcla colab at Latino USA , lets revisit their story on the brief tale of Universal Pictures' 1931 spanish language Dracula By Vanessa Erazo and Yara Simón. Check it out at Latino USA's site...
Starfire! Inspired by Iris Chacon
According to Reddit user Modusros, when George Pérez and Marv Wolfman created her, they were thinking of La Bomba de Puerto Rico, la bella Iris Chacon (who many of us grew up watching on our abuelo's TV) - Taylor Mills has the tale on Screenrant:...
Becky G Not Backing Down
Victoria Leandra has the story, on how like Bad Bunny, Becky G reps "hyperlocal sounds in her albums “Esquinas” and “Encuentros.” "The songs on these albums, once considered too niche for the US mainstream, are now a form of resistance and cultural pride." Check it...
Tonita’s is OPEN
Toñita’s is still standing in Los Sures, in south Williamsburg—the most gentrified neighborhood in New York City. Marta Martinez has the story at LatinoUSA. https://www.latinousa.org/2025/02/09/tonitasclub-2/.
Zoe Saldaña Wins it!
Let's Go!!!! “My grandmother came to this country in 1961. I am a proud child of immigrant parents. With dreams and dignity and hard working hands,” Saldaña said. “And I am the first American of Dominican origin to accept an Academy Award. And I know I will not be the...
ALT. Latino
At NPR's ALT Latino, a few weeks back they brought another legit jazz descarga with Arturo O'Farrill & the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, and made our fave mix in a while, which went from "Dia de los Muertos III Mambo Cadaverous" to XIXA, "Xolo de Galáxia" and Jessie...
Afro-Latino Excellence: Arturo & the Executives Elevating Our Community
At Hispanic Executive, we're thrilled to see a longtime great friend of ñ who we've been proud to feature many times, Arturo Nuñez - Featured, on a list of distinguished executives who are Afro-Latino - Many of whom are highlighted in this piece from Hispanic...
HIP HOP SOUL CONCERT alo Cubano
Prepárate para una noche épica donde el “Hip Hop cubano” brilla con su esencia más pura, combinando lo mejor del “Old School” y la nueva generación. Un cartel de lujo con algunos de los artistas más influyentes y representativos del género: CARTEL MUSA – Melodía del...
Bad Bunny Meets The Lonely Island
Claro que si! Jeanette Hernandez writes: Not only did the icon sing his hits from DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, he also joined T-Pain and Lady Gaga on a musical skit. The three singers sang a dramatic rendition of The Lonely Island’s “I Just Had Sex,” lending their vocals to...
Hialeah Turns 100 with Emilio
As the City of Hialeah gears up to celebrate its 100th anniversary, renowned music producer Emilio Estefan composed a new anthem celebrating its spirit and energy. Telemundo 51’s Alejandra Molina reports Here:...
High School Entrepreneurs Launch a Venture
It all started with an empty room full of old paint, chairs, and tables. Mater Brickell Academy's Business Club executive board alongside their advisor decided to take on the challenge of creating a business in school. They aimed to "go beyond the textbook" and...
Travel Tips for Aztlan
Legendary Mark Torres is highlighted in this video story from Spectrum News - on his almost four decade effort to celebrate the bands of East LA. Check it out right here:...
Lucha Libre en Witchita Kansas
At Yahoo Sports, Eric Jimenez has the story of Lucha Libre in the heart of Kansas. https://sports.yahoo.com/latino-wrestlers-try-preserve-culture-224135299.html
VAYA! WORLD SERIES LATINO PLAYERS
From Latino Sports, all the Latino Players on The NY Yankees and LA Dodgers playing in the World Series: https://www.latinosports.com/latinos-in-2024-world-series/ Pic Creds: Emma Sharon/Latino Sports
In the MLB
From Remezcla, Lisette Lanza Saenz writes about the MLB players to watch in the playoffs, nuestra gente at bat. Read about it aqui: https://remezcla.com/lists/sports/latino-mlb-players-2024-league-championship-series/ The author's site:...
ñ Business – but this is culture too. This One’s For You. Vamos.
How Manny Portuondo Kept it Real, Brought it Back, Never Gave Up… this is the story of La Tropical. This is what the story of Pride – in the best way… looks like. From Forbes Magazine. Miami’s newest brewery, Cervecería La Tropical, has brought a piece of Cuba’s...
Billboard Latin Music Week
Billboard Latin Music Week is back in Miami from the 14th to the 18th of October with over 70 artists confirmed! Featuring all kinds of geniuses from J Balvin to Gloria Estefan. You won't wanna miss this... Check out the Billboard Article aqui for more info:...
Ay Julio Torres…
Ay Julio. in 2019 we couldn't get enough of Julio's Los Espooky's, (an HBO show also starring another of our faves, Fred Armisted) and we at ñ dug Problemista, the 2023 film he wrote, directed and co-produced. And now we sing the praises of the Fantasmas, which he...
