Category: Music
Guatemala’s National Pride Sings in Young Guatemalteco
By Mayra Beltran de Daetz GUATEMALA: In September, Guatemala was caught up in the difficult decision of choosing a suitable political leader to govern the country. It was difficult because no one had the minimum qualifications wished by the Guatemalans. Yet, in the middle of making such a hard decision there arose a newfound hope [...]
Fall of Latin Music Sales Indicates Stress Felt by Undocumented Immigrants
LatinaLista — The nationwide campaign targeting undocumented immigrants is having the expected impact — emptying out factories, creating fear, increasing racial profiling AND one unexpected consequence that is music to no one’s ears — a sharp drop in Latin music sales. (Source: mediapositiveradio.com)
Girl in a Coma Wakes Up the Rock Scene with Their Debut CD
LatinaLista — Their names are Jenn Alva, Phanie and Nina Diaz. They’re from San Antonio and they form the rock band Girl in a Coma. Jenn and Phanie met while in junior high and were soon dreaming of rock star fame. Come to find out, Nina, Phanie’s hermanita, had her own rock star dreams too. [...]
A Most Awesome Mother’s Day Gift!
LatinaLista — It is said that the only thing more Mexican than tequila is mariachi. The rise of all-female mariachi groups is becoming more popular. (Source: utb.edu) Yet, regardless of where our Latina cultural roots lay, one aspect of the Latina culture that transcends all of them is music and serenades. Como ya sabe, (As [...]
Imus’ Firing Gives Rise to New Campaign to Combat Offensive Rap Music to Women
LatinaLista — The aftershocks of the statements made by Don Imus that got him banished from radio and television airwaves are dying down — and that’s a shame. Not that I want the repentent Imus to have to relive his tragic downfall every waking moment but comments he made after the incident need to be [...]
A Special Valentine’s Day Message
LatinaLista — Sometimes songs really do say it all. Happy Valentine’s Day — today and every day! (click on the title to hear the song) What The World Needs Now Is Love What the world needs now is love, sweet love It’s the only thing that there’s just too little of What the world needs [...]
