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Cardi B Supports Lizzo Amid Racist, Fat-Phobic Reaction to Their New Single ‘Rumors’

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 17, 2021August 17, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonAugust 17, 2021August 17, 202103530

Singer/rapper/flutist and all-around confident queen Lizzo dropped her first single since 2019 and though it’s gotten love, some of the hateful comments have proven to be hurtful to the beloved artist. “Rumors” which features rapper Cardi B quickly climbed the charts,...

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10 New Albums From Latinx Artists to Look Out for in 2021

Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 23, 2021

by Shayne Rodriguez ThompsonMarch 23, 202109149

Music by Latinx artists is all over the charts these days, and with a spate of new albums on tap for some of the top names in the industry as well as some up-and-coming musicians, that shows no sign of...

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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, 2020022307

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...

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30 New Songs By Latinx Artists You Should Be Bumping Right Now

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 8, 2019July 14, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiNovember 8, 2019July 14, 202003746

It’s safe to say that music is a gift. It brings people together, helps us heal, makes us dance and never fails to put a smile (or a tear) on our faces. But sometimes music hits a little different when...

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Orquesta Akokán: The Cuban Collective That’s Bringing Back Old School Mambo

Johanna FerreiraMarch 26, 2018October 23, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraMarch 26, 2018October 23, 202001275

There’s a saying one often hears from Latin music lovers: “Let’s keep Cuban music alive.” You might ask yourself: When did Cuban music go extinct? But the truth is, classic Cuban music as we know it, whether mambo or rumba,...