Portrait Of: Immortal Technique - Latino USA
Dec 1, 2024 · His family immigrated to Harlem from Peru when he was a toddler to escape armed conflict and economic instability in Peru. He grew up in Harlem during the 80s and 90s during a time that was notoriously rough in New York City.
Home - Latino USA
Latino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media.
The Movement For Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Latino USA
Oct 13, 2024 · But not everyone is on board with celebrating Columbus. His colonization of the “new world” led to the bloodshed of Indigenous people and while he did arrive to the Americas, he never set foot in North America.
Portrait Of: Rubén Blades - Latino USA
Sep 27, 2024 · Rubén Blades is a singer, songwriter, actor, lawyer, and politician. He was born in Panama and became a New Yorker in 1974. After four decades in the public eye, 17 Grammy Awards, and some of the best-selling records in salsa history, his unique storytelling across music styles has kept him relevant to this day.
Azul, The Musical: Bringing Spanglish on Stage - Latino USA
Oct 18, 2024 · In a theater industry traditionally dominated by white men, it’s rare to find a musical with an all-female creative team behind it. Finding a bilingual musical where the characters speak Spanglish is even more unusual.
From Cuba to New York and Around the World With Paquito …
Oct 20, 2024 · Throughout Paquito D’Rivera’s life, music has been his constant companion. The 76-year old jazz legend and pioneer has played on stages across the world and is still winning awards across genres.
The Literary Phenomenon of Irene Vallejo - Latino USA
Sep 13, 2024 · Irene Vallejo never imagined she would become a global literary sensation. In 2019, the Spanish author and academic published an essay about a somewhat obscure topic: the history of books.
LOUD: The History of Reggaeton - Latino USA
Meet the Team Host. Ivy Queen, or La Diva, La Potra, La Caballota, the Queen of Reggaeton is one of the founders —and one of the first women— of the genre.Ivy started as an underground emcee at The Noise and pushed the boundaries of the genre from her first song “Muchos Quieren Tumbarme” to her 2002 feminist anthem “Queiro Bailar”, and so many more hits.
Eugenio Derbez Gets Serious - Latino USA
Jan 19, 2024 · Eugenio Derbez is one of the most famous Mexican artists and comedians of our generation. He is a well-known name across Latin America, as well as in Spanish-speaking households here in the U.S.
A Father and Son on Coming Out - Latino USA
Jun 24, 2016 · Luis Torres was 25 years old and married with two sons when he came out to his wife. A decade later, his son David came out as well. Luis is 51 now and David is 32.