Music
Bruno Mars Cultural Appropriation Debate Highlights Continuing Invisibility of Afro-Latinx
It’s notable that so few people weighing in on this debate even recognized Puerto Rico as a site of the African diaspora.
The Bilingual Alternative LA Band Behind the Elotero Corrido Is Back With a Song About Trump’s Wall
Muro
I was born south of the Muro
Muro, Muro
I grew up north of the muro
We Got to Chat With Lila Downs and Ana Tijoux in NYC: Here’s What They Told Us
Definitely a highlight of our day.
Darcy James Argue: Jazzista solidario con los DREAMers
Jazz es música de protesta justo por su propia naturaleza.
THE FIRST RULE OF PUNK: The Most Important Book Published During the First Year of the Trump Presidency
My heart pounded in my chest—not once in my life had I seen a book (fiction) about someone so much like me.
Uncovering Anti-Blackness in Casual Conversation: Young Hollywood’s Words to Amara La Negra
Negative associations that are made with blackness are so deeply rooted and widespread that they are invisible swords inflicting pain on Afro-Latinxs.
A Conversation With Enrique Chi of Making Movies (PODCAST)
Latino Rebels Radio: December 3, 2017
LADAMA Releases New ‘Porro Maracatu’ Video
The video takes you to different parts of South America where these women have shared their music, using colorful, diverse and urban scenarios.
Yes, Sesame Street Just Did a DESPACITO Parody (VIDEO)
You know you’ve made it when….
LADAMA’s Song ‘Porro Maracatu’ Is Out NOW: Listen Here
Que viva la mujer
Yes, There Is Now a Corrido About Benjamín Ramírez, LA’s Elotero Hero (VIDEO)
We love the internet.
AfroRazones Is a Great Reason to Keep Celebrating Afro-Latinidad This Summer
“That Black people know that we are beautiful, that we are strong, that we are intelligent. This is very necessary.”
Nicolás Maduro Introduced a ‘Despacito’ Political Campaign Song to His Supporters
Yes, this is not a typo.
Breaking News: ‘Despacito’ Is About Sex!
Just stating the obvious.
The Helado Negro Conversation
Latino Rebels Radio: July 9, 2017
This Is How Mexicans Feel ‘La Colombia’ (VIDEO)
“You join ‘Danzas’ and you forget about everything.”
Helado Negro Just Premiered One Very Cool and Trippy LENGUA LARGA Video
The Private Energy album releases on May 5.
A Conversation With Ozomatli’s Raúl Pacheco & Ulises Bella
Latino Rebels Radio: May 1, 2017