Latin Music Dominates Coachella 2024
The California desert is erupting with music once again since Coachella 2024 kicked off on Friday, April 12. This year marks the festival’s 25th anniversary, with a lineup blending genres and languages. With eight main stages, and over 125,000 daily attendees, it’s the largest annual music festival in the world. And, this year, Latin music […]
Rarámuri Women Make History in Motion
Six Rarámuri women just made athletic history. These indigenous athletes shattered records, conquering 340 miles from California to Nevada in a mere 52 hours during the grueling Speed Project ultramarathon. “Wearing huaraches (sandals) rather than running shoes, the brightly dressed Ra Ra Ra Team completed the 335-mile race in just over two full days and […]
Ricky Martin Shines in “Palm Royale”
Ricky Martin is back in the spotlight. Then again, did the Livin’ La Vida Loca star ever really leave? This time around, the Puerto Rican singer is up to something totally new for him. He’s ventured into comedy! Fans can catch him gracing the small screen in Apple TV+’s new series “Palm Royale” – a […]
The Origins of The Burrito
Beans. Rice. Cheese. Meat. Vegetables. Sauces. Take all of these ingredients and stuff them into a tortilla, and voila! You’ll have a burrito, the portable meal that’s loved all over the world. You can find these bundles of flavor are everywhere, treating our taste buds and hearts simultaneously. Burritos have transcended borders, becoming a global […]
Gloria Calderón Kellett’s Play Makes History at Pasadena Playhouse
All eyes are on Gloria Calderón Kellett. The co-creator and showrunner of the Netflix’s series “One Day at a Time” has done it again. The writer, producer, and director’s new play, “One of the Good Ones,” debuted as the first Latino play commissioned by the Pasadena Playhouse last week. And, just like that, one of […]
“The Cheech”: Discovering Chicano Art
Welcome to the Cheech Marin Center for Chicano Art & Culture, a collaborative effort between the Riverside Arts Museum, the City of Riverside, and iconic comedian Cheech Marin. Situated in Riverside’s downtown historic core, the center, lovingly referred to as “The Cheech,” stands as a beacon of creativity and community in Riverside, California. It’s a […]
Bougainvillea: A Flower’s Journey from Brazil
As winter blankets much of the country, Miami, aka “The Magic City,” is getting warmer, with 80-degree days. The tropical city’s balmy climate has turned its winter into something more like a perpetual springtime, thanks partly to colorful bougainvillea, flowers from Brazil, gracing every corner. For many around here, including myself, the pretty bougainvillea holds […]
Casa Amadeo: A Cultural Music Hub in NYC
In the South Bronx, where cultures intertwine and music is everywhere, there’s a historic treasure around the corner, a place where Latin melodies find their home. It’s Casa Amadeo, once known as Casa Hernández, a historic cultural music hub in the South Bronx in New York City. “While a long list of area businesses have […]
La Fonda: A Historic Gem in Santa Fe, NM
Nestled in the heart of Santa Fe, New Mexico, for over a century, La Fonda on the Plaza stands as a testament to timeless elegance and authentic Southwestern charm. This historic luxury hotel offers an enchanting blend of old-world allure and modern amenities for weary travelers, history buffs, and VIP guests alike. “The fonda, meaning […]
Bomba and Plena: The Rhythmic Heartbeat of Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has been pulsating with the rhythms of bomba and plena for centuries. These percussion-driven musical traditions have deep historical roots and continue to resonate through the hearts and feet of its people. Let’s explore the captivating journey of bomba and plena, from their origins to their modern-day celebration. What is Bomba? “Bomba music […]
Wings of Valor: Esteban Hotesse and the Tuskegee Airmen
Tuskegee Airman Esteban Hotesse was born on February 11, 1919 in Moca, Dominican Republic. Little did his family know that he would go down in United States history as an admired pilot and civil rights activist. Actually, no one knew. Until recently. “In 2015 the City University of New York’s American Studies Institute discovered that […]
Domingo Makes History with ‘Rustin’
Actor, Writer, and Director Colman Domingo made history this year with his Best Actor award Oscar nomination. “For his role in ‘Rustin,’ Domingo became only the second openly gay man to earn a nomination for playing a gay character,” the New York Times writes. The last openly gay actor to be nominated was Ian McKellen, […]