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Bomba & Plena Music Are Giving A New Voice to Afro-Latinx Communities

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 26, 2021February 27, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonFebruary 26, 2021February 27, 2021011350

The uniquely Puerto Rican musical styles of bomba and plena are deeply rooted in the island’s African roots. When most Boricuas hear the deep drum beats of bomba and plena, we can’t help but move our bodies. When we hear...

News and Entertainment

Selena Gomez’s First Full-Length Spanish Album Will Drop in March

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 29, 2021March 12, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonJanuary 29, 2021March 12, 202102742

International pop star Selena Gomez officially announced on Instagram that her first ever full-length Spanish album will drop on March 12. The announcement comes just days after Selena who is of Mexican descent released a Spanish language single titled, “De...

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The Upbeat, Nostalgic Latinx Playlist You Need Right Now

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 30, 2020September 30, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiSeptember 30, 2020September 30, 202001416

2020 has been a crazy year, to say the least. We’ve had to deal with everything from a global pandemic, to a shattered economy, to natural disasters in several states. While we know that 2021 isn’t that far away, and...

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The Best New Latin Music of 2020 (So Far)

Nicole YoungMay 1, 2020July 16, 2020

by Nicole YoungMay 1, 2020July 16, 2020015363

Happy quarantine, everybody! We curated an incredible list of new Latin music that’s so good, it just might get you through these crazy times. From regulars like J Balvin and Bad Bunny to newer solo artists like Lauren Jauregui, there...

Lifestyle

Spring Cleaning: A Latin Music Playlist That Will Get You Going

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiApril 1, 2020July 27, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiApril 1, 2020July 27, 202003085

Most of us like to multitask. It’s time-saving and allows us to get twice as much stuff done. We’re thinking our moms were on to something when they blasted music early on the weekends, right before they were about to...

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Bad Bunny & Joan Smalls Grace the Cover of Vogue Mexico

Araceli CruzMarch 27, 2020July 29, 2020

by Araceli CruzMarch 27, 2020July 29, 202001932

The coronavirus has made the past couple of weeks a real hell for people all over the world. But there is at least one person who’s kicking March in the ass, even while quarantining. Yes, we’re talking about Bad Bunny....

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6 Latin Songs to Wash Your Hands to During This Pandemic

Nicole YoungMarch 16, 2020August 3, 2020

by Nicole YoungMarch 16, 2020August 3, 202001500

We’re living in pretty tough times. We thought we’d help lift your spirits but letting you know how you can continue to properly wash your hands in a way that’s simple, effective, and also kind of fun. The coronavirus has...

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15 of the Greatest Latinx Love Songs of All Time

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 10, 2020July 22, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 10, 2020July 22, 202002821

We love romance any time of year, but of course, it is at a fever pitch on Valentine’s Day. Every February 14, everyone is reminded to show their love for their significant other, in the form of sweet cards, chocolate,...

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Happy Birthday Daddy Yankee: 30 Billboard Top 10 Hits by The Big Boss

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 3, 2020July 21, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 3, 2020July 21, 202005869

Daddy Yankee is arguably the king of reggaetón. The Puerto Rican native, born Ramon Luis Ayala Rodriguez, has played a significant role in the rise of reggaetón going mainstream. The genre is now dominating Latin music airways and sweeping award...

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10 New Latin Music Songs to Add to Your Playlist Now

Johanna FerreiraJanuary 30, 2020July 21, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJanuary 30, 2020July 21, 202002445

It’s 2020 and we have already got some fire perreos. We’ve got Daddy Yankee, we’ve got Nicky Nicky Nicky Jam, we’ve got J Balvin, and we’ve even got some Shakira Shakira. Add these songs to your playlist and all your...

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24 Latinx Musicians to Keep an Eye Out for in 2020

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 31, 2019July 10, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 31, 2019July 10, 202008135

Latinxs have been making major moves this year in music. While artists like Bad Bunny, Ozuna, and J Balvin dominated the music charts with hit single after hit single, there were other artists garnering big buzz and guaranteeing to blow...

Culture

20 Protest Songs Written About the Latinx Struggle

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 21, 2019July 10, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiDecember 21, 2019July 10, 2020010180

Music is a universal language, and it is used to describe all sorts of human emotions and experiences. Including resistance and protest. Powerful lyrics have inspired change, encouraged those going through the struggle, and revolutionized the world. When major events...