Frida Kahlo is Madonna’s ‘Eternal Muse’
When Madonna, the iconic Queen of Pop, embarked on a series of five electrifying concerts in Mexico City, as part of her Celebration Tour, she made an announcement to the crowd. She said Frida Kahlo is her “eternal muse,” and so much more. Her announcment was not out of the blue. Madonna has spoken publicly […]
The Sad Reality of a Traditional Cuban Breakfast
Over and over again, I’ve heard it said: “Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Alright. Well, if it is, then no one told my Abuelita. Actually, then no one told my entire family, or any Cuban I’ve ever met. Go ahead, ask a Cuban or Cuban-American, or distant relative of anyone from Cuba, […]
Camila Cabello Joins Bacardí for First-Ever Collab
Cuban-American Singer Camila Cabello joins Bacardí, the legendary rum brand, for a first-ever collaboration that’s promising to be the “soundtrack of the summer.” And, by the sounds of it, it just may fulfill that promise. Cabello Joins Bacardí’s for First-Ever Collaboration Under the Bacardí global “Do What Moves You” platform, Cabello is the new face […]
The Battle for Frida Kahlo’s Image
In recent years, the Frida Kahlo estate has been involved in a series of legal battles. The headlines have captured the attention of fans, historians, and legal scholars alike. The iconic Mexican artist, known for her self-portraits and unapologetic exploration of identity, left behind a legacy that reaches beyond her canvas. However, it is the […]
Quechua: An Enduring and Endangered Language
When traveling through South America, you’d expect to hear Spanish spoken everywhere, except for Brazil, of course. All of us know that Brazil is a former Portuguese colony. And that its official language, Portuguese, is spoken by over 200 million Brazilians. But there’s another, much older, and perhaps more popular, language spoken in the land […]
Prichard Colón: ‘The Saddest Story in Boxing History’
In less than 12 hours, a random Instagram post about “The saddest story in boxing history” received more than 9 million views. None of us could find a mention of why the reel was posted. There was no anniversary of the event, or any updates to report. But it was uploaded nonetheless. And, within a […]
Solar Eclipse Inspires a Frida Kahlo Masterpiece
Over 90 years ago, on August 31, 1932, Kahlo and her fellow artist and husband, Diego Rivera, witnessed a total solar eclipse in Detroit. How do we know? Well, during this year’s monumental celestial event, black and white photos of the pair, gazing up, resurfaced on social media. The images show the two, holding protective […]
Introducing ‘Entre2Mundos’: History-making Anime and Manga Series
Latino anime fans have been waiting, and it’s finally here. Ad Astra Media and Nuestro Stories have joined forces to produce “Entre2Mundos,” the first ever anime and manga series set in the indigenous civilizations of Mesoamerica. And the Latin American communities and folklore that came afterwards. “This is the first anime made by latinos focused […]
Frida Kahlo’s Kitchen is in New York
The public is invited to step into a free, one-of-a-kind, interactive art and culinary exhibit “Los Sabores de mi México,” presented by the Mexican soft drink brand Jarritos. In it, Frida Kahlo’s kitchen is brought to life in the heart of New York City. “Although she wasn’t fully appreciated during her lifetime, Frida Kahlo is […]
Beyond Boniatos: Sweet Potatoes in Latin America
You say potato. I say potahto. You say sweet potato. I say boniato. Potato. Potahto. Sweet potato. Boniato. Let’s call the whole thing off. Or, how about we dig deeper and find out the many different ways to say, and enjoy, sweet potatoes in Latin America, the birthplace of this root vegetable. Sweet Potatoes in Latin […]
Remedios Varo’s Return to New York
Artist Remedios Varo is making a comeback to the New York art scene after nearly four decades. The surrealist has her first solo exhibition, “A Visionary Line: Remedios Varo Drawings,” reintroducing her almost forgotten art to the world. “Chalk up another landmark in the growing recognition of the great Surrealist artist Remedios Varo,” the site […]
The Culinary History of Guinea Pigs
It was my daughter’s 13th birthday this week, and I thought, ‘What better time for her to have a pet?’ Instead of a demanding bulldog or sassy cat, I opted for a new kind of pet in our home: a guinea pig. They’re known for being low on the maintenance and high on the cuteness […]