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The biggest night in Latin music is returning with the Latin Grammy Awards on November 16. Before the 24th annual ceremony airs on Univision, we’re looking back at 10 of our favorite performances from the past. Check out memorable moments from Celia Cruz, Shakira, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Karol G and more. 10. Jenni Rivera, “Por Qué No Le Calas” (2010) Before her tragic passing in 2012, Jenni Rivera received […]

Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes the new album from Mon Laferte, Maria Becerra’s alluring collaboration with Chencho Corleone and Ovy on the Drums, and the sexy single from gay reggaeton singer La Cruz. Also on the list: Brazil’s stars Anitta and Dennis join forces, ANGEL22 dabbles in drill music, and the genre-bending EP from rising Dominican singer MÓRY. Plus, Piso 21 […]

As the year comes to an end, we’re getting ready to cover the November-December awards season where studios stuff their best releases into the last two months of the year in order to qualify for Oscar voting. It’s a bit of a tricky system and one that explains why movies released earlier in the year don’t often get nominated for Oscars and Golden Globes. There are exceptions, of course, but […]

“Sent from God.” That is how Mia Carucci signs off emails. As our interview began, she asserted, “I make God music.” On the surface, her music, a modern twist on trip-hop, hypnotic and dark, lacks an overtly spiritual valence. But spirituality appears in her music beyond any institution. There is no prescribed ritual; instead, the divine is immanent. God is to be found in nature, everywhere. “I don’t pray on […]

On my latest podcast episode: Artist manager and president of Women In Music Nichole Barsalona talks about how she observed her famous father’s influence on the music business as she was growing up, how we’re at a turning point for music promotion, the importance of meet and greets, the most sought-after person on a management team today, her role in Women In Music, and much more. A look at the […]

It’s always been known that many music streaming services pay out a lot more in song royalties than Spotify. Even though the numbers that are reported are vague averages (more on that in a bit), it’s still illuminating that Apple Music is paying out almost twice as much as Spotify. You can see for yourself with Manatt’s streaming royalty calculator. As you can see from the graphic above, Apple Music […]

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 […]