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Dominicana Musicians Breakdown the Complexity of Their Music & Independence Day

Mariela RosarioFebruary 27, 2020July 23, 2020

by Mariela RosarioFebruary 27, 2020July 23, 202001329

For Dominicans, this is a special week of reflection. Around this time every year, events, carnivals, and parties pop up with celebratory flags and red, blue and white fashion. The celebration this year feels a little different. Due to the...

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25 of the Best Vicente Fernandez Songs of All Time

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 17, 2020July 22, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 17, 2020July 22, 2020035062

Vicente Fernandez is a huge icon in Latin music. The Mexicano from Huentitán is known as El Rey de la Musica Ranchera, for his 50-plus-year career in the genre. The also actor and film producer has released more than 80...

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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, 202002894

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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iLe’s New Album ‘Almadura’ is a Love Letter to Puerto Rico

Yvette MontoyaFebruary 6, 2020July 21, 2020

by Yvette MontoyaFebruary 6, 2020July 21, 202001435

Puerto Rican singer iLe (Ileana Mercedes Cabra Joglar) has never shied away from speaking up. Gaining notoriety as a young singer with her brothers Rene and Eduardo in the hugely popular Puerto Rican group Calle 13, iLe struck out on...

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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, 202005966

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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Shakira’s 26 Best Songs of All Time

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 2, 2020July 21, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiFebruary 2, 2020July 21, 2020010591

Sunday, February 2 isn’t just the day that Shakira makes history with Jennifer Lopez this year, performing at the Super Bowl halftime show. It is also the Colombian star’s birthday (she will be turning 43). Colombians have been knowing about...

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The Year of Demi Lovato: 30 Things to Know About Her Comeback

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 20, 2020July 20, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 20, 2020July 20, 202002827

We are officially calling it — 2020 is the year of Demi Lovato. After taking some time off after a scary overdose to focus on being her best self, the Chicana is back and better than ever. She is set to...

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30 Hip-Hop Songs By Our Favorite Latinx Rappers You Should Know

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 10, 2020July 18, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 10, 2020July 18, 2020012859

As Fat Joe so importantly reminded the world recently, Latinxs have been there as an integral part of hip-hop pretty much since its inception during the late 1970s and early ’80s. Since then, we have been holding our own, with...

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30 Classic Juan Gabriel Jams in Honor of His Birthday

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 7, 2020July 17, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJanuary 7, 2020July 17, 202009150

Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel is truly a Latinx legend. He wrote and recorded over 1,000 songs and sold a whopping 100 million records. Songs of his are an undeniable, integral part of Latinx culture and our everyday experiences. Juanga is...

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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, 202008290

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...

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J Balvin Speaks Out About Politics in Colombia

Araceli CruzDecember 2, 2019July 6, 2020

by Araceli CruzDecember 2, 2019July 6, 202001366

Protests are going on all around the world from Hong Kong to Mexico, and right here at home. If you’re not pissed about something right now, then sorry to say this, my friend, but you are living with your eyes...

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30 BIPOC Songs That Remind You That You Are 100% That Chica

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 27, 2019July 16, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 27, 2019July 16, 202002565

All women deserve to feel like they’re THAT CHICK, as often and for as long as possible. There is so much strength, resilience, intelligence (including emotional intelligence), beauty, and other amazingness that come from each and every female, that this...