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#TBT: 7 Latino Songs We Grew Up Listening To

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 24, 2018October 9, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiMay 24, 2018October 9, 20202 3405

Every week, in what we call #TBT, we take a look at the people, places, and things that stood out in Latino history. This edition is all about the songs we grew up listening to at family parties; Saturday mornings...

Culture

7 Indigenous Peoples of Colombia Who Have Often Gone Ignored

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 14, 2017November 24, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 14, 2017November 24, 20204 36603

When talking about Colombian culture, historically, more attention has been given to the Spanish part of the country’s makeup. Very little is given to the various indigenous cultures who were there before the Spanish ever arrived, despite the fact that...

News and Entertainment

Chicano Heroes of Rock and Roll, Part Dos

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 10, 2017November 25, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 10, 2017November 25, 202004665

You know we had to have a second part to our popular “7 Chicano Heroes of Rock and Roll” roundup. The following musicians are Mexican-Americans who made their mark, and influenced, rock and roll (look for similar posts in the...

Culture

Roberto Fonseca: reinventando la música jazz latino

Bill O’ConnorMarch 13, 2017February 10, 2021

by Bill O’ConnorMarch 13, 2017February 10, 20210681

Cuando pienso en los estilos musicales que son populares en Europa, la música latina no es lo primero que se me ocurre. Y soy *casi* experto porque fue súper difícil encontrar una estación de radio de reggaetón durante mi recorrido...