Celso Piña was by far the most important ambassador of Mexican cumbia — particularly of the Colombian-influenced style in the City of Monterrey — that…
Latinx Spotlight
Music Interview: Malu Trevejo
After going viral on music.ly (now Tik Tok), Malu Trevejo has made the full transition from internet sensation to a bilingual queen of pop. In 2018, s…
The End of ‘Jane the Virgin’ and its Impact on the Latinx Community
As The CW aired the final episode of its hit show Jane the Virgin, it proved to be a good time to look back on the legacy of the series for the Latinx…
The Best Latin Pop singles of 2018
I’ve been a pop obsessive all my life, and I’ve always been particularly interested in its role in the cultural landscapes of certain regions of the w…
‘The Clan’ Trailer
Last year, Argentina surprised the entire world with Damián Szifron‘s “Wild Tales“, a film that got everyone talking for its outstan…
Hispanic Heritage: 10 Songs That Make Us Proud #OrgullosoDeSer
This is part of a sponsored campaign with DiMe Media and Coca-Cola. However, all opinions expressed are my own. For people that come from Hispanic/Lat…
In Retrospect: The Game-Changing Brilliance of Soda Stereo and Gustavo Cerati
One year ago today, Gustavo Cerati, the lead singer for the Argentinian rock group Soda Stereo died at the age of 55. He had been in a coma for over f…