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The New York Film Festival has long celebrated cutting-edge filmmaking from Latin America. The first film ever presented at NYFF back 1963 was Luis Buñuel’s biting social critique “The Exterminating Angel.” Although it was made by a Spanish expat living in Mexico, the film has since become a canonical work of Mexican cinema, influencing countless filmmakers across the globe. Latin American cinema has played a pivotal role at the festival […]

On November 4th, 2023, the vibrant streets in the community of West Adams, Los Angeles were alive with color, music, and a palpable sense of community at the First Annual Dia de los Muertos Block Party Festival. Hosted by Midcity Mercado and District 10 of Los Angeles, this event marked a significant milestone in the ongoing journey of the West Adams district, a community with a rich and complex history. […]

Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes new albums from Mexico’s Sofia Reyes and Argentina’s Emilia and an epic collaboration between reggaeton icons Don Omar and Wisin y Yandel. Also on the list: an empowering dembow banger from Tokischa, Arcángel’s inspiring “La Chamba” featuring Peso Pluma, and Latin Mafia open their hearts with Humbe. Plus, Marshmello’s Latin album with stellar collaborations and the […]

If there’s one thing every Spanish-speaking country in the world can do, it’s tell a good horror story. There are no shortage of ghost stories to pull from and no dearth of terrifying creatures to think about as you fall asleep. With Halloween just a few days away, it’s time to highlight some of the best Latin horror films of the last few decades. There’s a bit of everything here, […]

Shakira is set to receive the Video Vanguard Award at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Thanks to her nearly 30 years of releasing hits in both Spanish and English, the Colombian icon will become the first artist from Latin America to be awarded with the top honor. Shakira will also perform at the event. Since breaking through in 1995 with “Estoy Aquí,” Shakira has become an artist of reinvention […]