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With record heat waves across the globe casting a familiar dread over society, one way to cool the climate change fever is with some delicious(ly strong) cocktails. Heat warnings aside, summertime always brings with it plenty of occasions for refreshing and vibrant cocktails, perfectly crafted to beat the heat and heighten your vibe. From citrus concoctions to spicy blends, we’ve curated a list of seven summer cocktails recipes to celebrate […]

Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes Cardi B’s knockout collaboration with Offset, Immasoul’s breakthrough EP, and Alaina Castillo’s confessions on the dance floor. Also on the list: Sofía Reyes and Danna Paola’s surprise remix with Kim Petras, Blue Rojo’s feel-good song with Meth Math, and Myke Towers’ global hit. Plus, Trueno’s homage to hip-hop with Cypress Hill and Ramón Vega’s debut album […]

How many times have you asked someone for a Kleenex, when you really meant a facial tissue? How about a Band Aid when what you actually wanted was an adhesive bandage, or you thought you were getting into a Jacuzzi, but what you were really doing was lowering yourself into a bubbly hot tub? These are all examples of brands who’s names became a generic term. Even better, when a […]

On a warm Saturday in Brooklyn, sounds of cumbia, R&B, and the crush of a strobe light alternated rhythms in a small photography studio. A cast of queer and POC models periodically filed in, each posing for the camera to their chosen soundtracks — music they were asked to select that would allow them to feel at ease, open. Calm and focused behind the camera, makeup artist and filmmaker Marco […]

Peruvian food might be one of the most talked about cuisines right now – especially after the Lima-based Central won the coveted title of Best Restaurant in the World 2023 – but that wasn’t always the case. For Peruvian expats moving overseas in the 80s, finding traditional ingredients and restaurants that served their favorite dishes proved an almost impossible mission. That’s where entrepreneurs like Rosa and Salomon Jaime came into […]

On my latest podcast episode:  Artist manager Zack Zarrillo talks about how management has changed over the last few years, where he finds talent, how TikTok has benefited his artists, the reason why labels today don’t sign artists, the current trends in the business, and much more. The reasons why you’re probably paying way too much for concert tickets (unless you live in California). And both Spotify and YouTube music […]

It’s not surprising to hear an artist complain about earning a fraction of a penny from a stream, but the fact of the matter is that most artists don’t understand how streaming royalties work, and who can blame them. It’s a pretty complicated digital world out there, but suffice it to say that whenever you read about a per-stream royalty from a music distribution service, we’re talking about an average […]

Premios Juventud celebrated 20 years in a big way on Thursday night. All the Latin music stars came out for the award show that encouraged everyone to embrace who they are. Here’s five of our favorite moments from the epic event, which aired live from Puerto Rico on Univision. Shakira Wins Big Shakira was the most-awarded person of the night with eight wins, including for her kiss-off anthem “BZRP Music […]

Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list includes Chiquis’ fierce anthem with Snow Tha Product, the deluxe edition of Ice Spice’s EP, and Young Miko’s new spin on a classic by Las Ketchup. Also on the list: Ángela Aguilar’s breathtaking bolero, the debut album from Manu Manzo, and Mau y Ricky’s sexy track with La Joaqui. Plus, the emergence of rising Colombian artist Juan […]