By José Villa, Senior Editor Hawaii Hispanic News HONOLULU, Hawaii – The Afro-Cuban All Stars (ACAS) is a unique orchestra that has always been devoted to promoting the full range of Cuban music, one that embraces several generations and…
LatinaLista — There are two indisputable truths about young people: They are the future and they are the YouTube generation. To young people, filming and posting their own videos — that they shoot with their smart phones — is…
LatinaLista — With Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, no fiesta is complete without two symbols of Mexican culture — mariachis and folkloric dancers. Swirling bright-colored skirts, whipping braided hair decorated with ribbons while performing quick toe-heel tapping…
LatinaLista — The hours between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. is the time of day when kids, who have no adult supervision, are most at risk for getting into trouble. Ideally, these kids should be enrolled in programs that…
LatinaLista — Jesus Salvador Treviño (no relation to Latina Lista btw) is well known in Hollywood for being a trailblazing Latino filmmaker — he was one of the first to document the Chicano movement in Los Angeles in the…
LatinaLista.net — While debate is still raging on the feasibility of creating the National Museum of the American Latino in Washington, D.C., which would focus on American Latino art, history and culture, there is already a Latino museum open…
By Cristina Blackwell La Prensa de San Antonio SAN ANTONIO — Texas’ largest and longest running mariachi music event of its kind is preparing for its 2010 festival in San Antonio starting this week until December 5. The 16th…
LatinaLista — Regardless of how well a U.S. Latino speaks Spanish, there’s one area that unites all different generations of Latinos — la musica. While iTunes has their “Latin” department, there aren’t a lot of places to turn to…
LatinaLista — As Mother Nature continues to show her strength around the world, we are reminded that there does exist rich countries and poor countries. The poor countries still suffer from the effects of natural disasters long after they…
LatinaLista — Think of Latin music and merengue, mariachi, salsa and even reggaeton may pop first into people’s minds, but choral music? Most people don’t even realize that within the Latino culture there is a rich legacy of choral…
By Al Carlos Hernandez Herald de Paris SAN FRANCISCO — Linda Ronstadt is an iconic international singer. Her many vocal styles, in a variety of genres, have resonated with the general public over the course of her four decade…
LatinaLista — The list of who is boycotting Arizona because of their passage of SB 1070 — which makes law enforcement officials stop, question and demand proof of legal residency of anyone whom they feel is in the country…
LatinaLista — Austin, Texas is known as a music mecca. After all, it’s home to the SXSW Music Festival (South by Southwest), one of the most international gatherings of musical artists. With all that musical talent in one town,…
By Al Carlos Hernandez Herald de Paris HOLLYWOOD – Lila Downs is an enigmatic singer who has transcended international boarders with her unique vocal styling. She has gained critical acclaim and legions of fans from throughout the world. She…
LatinaLista — Music isn’t just lyrics set to music in the Latino community. For generations, it’s also been a way to chronicle various protest movements within the history of Latinos in the United States. The most recent has been…
By Lorenzo Tijerina La Prensa de San Antonio.- Chicago-based talent search event scheduled to come to SA, suddenly cancels amid allegations of foul play. Amid controversy and allegations of foul play Riverwalk Plaza Hotel cancelled sponsorship of Hispanic talent…
LatinaLista Among the nation’s classical musical orchestras, blacks and Latinos only constitute 5% of the musicians. A man by the name of Aaron P. Dworkin vowed to change those dismal statistics. With a vision to make classical music reflect…
By Ramon Hernandez La Prensa de San Antonio SAN ANTONIO — KSAH’s Alberto Alegre has the unique distinction of being the only Texas Hispanic disc jockey recognized by a task force of broadcasters as the one radio personality who…
LatinaLista — When people talk of hiphop, it’s understood that it’s not just about the music. Hiphop and rap represent a whole subculture that overtook the music industry and made the nation aware that urban youth face a totally…
By Cecilia Mansilla ARGENTINA: Milan has La Scala. New York City has the New York Metropolitan and then there’s the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, the Munich National Theater and the Paris Opera. In Buenos Aires, we have the Colon…
By Cecilia Mansilla ARGENTINA: The death of the “voice of Latin America,” Mercedes Sosa, was an Argentinean story. As a result, October 2009 was a really sad month for us. It was…
LatinaLista — It is said that music is timeless. Unfortunately, some heartbreaking crimes are also timeless as long as they remain unsolved. Join the two together — music and an unsolved crime and the results are lyrics that are…
Professional symphony music conductor Sonia Marie De León de Vega shares her love of classical music with families and Latino communities through programs and concerts that bring classical music “home.” LatinaLista — When most young girls dream of a…
LatinaLista — If the names Manu Chao, Café Tacvba and Los Fabulosos Cadillacs sound familiar then you’re probably a fan of Latin alternative music. The folks at Albany’s public radio station WEXT 97.7 are hedging their bets that there…
LatinaLista — As the world mourns the passing of Michael Jackson by celebrating his musical legacy, it can’t be said enough that MJ’s dance style influenced generations of people who found the ultimate freedom of expression through dance. One…
