LatinaLista — What kid doesn’t want to be a rock star — or at least pretend they’re one? Well, Disney.com wants to grant that precise wish for several lucky wannabe rock stars. The site launched their U Rock 2…
By Mariana Llamas-Cendon LatinaLista Curanderos, at first look, seem to be another Latino rock band, of which we already have plenty. But it only takes a song, to change people’s mind about who they are. Yes, they sing in…
LatinaLista — We’ve been talking about the Billboard Latin Music Awards but you’ve probably yawned through those entries because you’re saying, “So what? I can’t afford to go. Why should I care?” Well, you should care because there is…
By Ramiro Burr SAN ANTONIO — It comes as no surprise but yet it is still a little shocking and sad that Tejano singer Emilio Navaira has been charged with driving while intoxicated earlier on Friday. It is a…
LatinaLista — The Latin Music Billboard Awards isn’t until April 23 in Miami, Florida but if you don’t really care which songs win and like them ALL, then you’re gonna love this. iTunes has grouped all 41 song finalists…
LatinaLista — If you caught the recent Oscars award show then you might remember Best Actress winner Kate Winslet’s acceptance speech where she envisioned her win many years ago — in her bathroom! The golden statue was a shampoo…
LatinaLista — Last week, Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the man who enforces the rule of immigration law in his own irresponsible way in Maricopa County, Arizona, made headlines yet again when he shackled 200 undocumented immigrant inmates and marched them…
LatinaLista — Are you a fan of Bruce Springsteen? You know, the guy they call The Boss? If so, you have until midnight tonight (November 24, 2008) to visit his website or the iTunes store to download a free…
LatinaLista — What does country music and Tejano music have in common? For those of us who know — a lot! The roots of Tejano music lie in country music, even if it is sung with bilingual or Spanish…
(Latina Lista news partner, Latin music critic Ramiro Burr, reveals who were the night’s winners.) By RAMIRO BURR HOUSTON- Last year it was Juan Luis Guerra who grabbed the lion’s share of Latin Grammys. This year it was Colombian…
LatinaLista — For many of us, one of the first Latino singing idols was Richie Valens. He may been born before our time but it doesn’t matter because the one song that catapulted him to fame is one that…
LatinaLista — Yesterday, Monday, Sept. 8, 2008, the United States Postal Service unveiled a new stamp they hope especially appeal to Latinos and lovers of Latin jazz everywhere. The Latin Jazz commemorative stamp was dedicated at the National Postal…
LatinaLista — It was only 10 years ago that the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences decided to create a separate category honoring Tejano music at the annual Grammy awards. Now comes word from industry insiders that the…
LatinaLista — Mention the name Selena, and still 13 years after her tragic murder her name is recognizable and synonymous with the genre she helped elevate to Grammy heights — Tejano music. Tejano, with its mix of accordian, guitar,…
LatinaLista — Ever since PBS came under siege from Latino organizations when Ken Burns failed to note Hispanic contributions in his original WWII documentary, the public broadcaster has tried to present a more culturally sensitive side towards Hispanics in…
LatinaLista — Back during the height of Hillary Clinton’s popularity when she was campaigning in South Texas, a 21-year-old Rio Grande Valley singer named Dulce Maria Gonzalez wrote a song just for Hillary — and in the process found…
LatinaLista — During the run-off between Obama and Clinton, YouTube became music party headquarters. Every music video, from mariachi to hip hop, singing the praises of their particular candidate could be seen — and they were. Some of these…
LatinaLista — With the Puerto Rican primary just two days away, several prominent Latin music artists are singing their endorsements. As expected, it’s a split between Clinton and Obama. Clinton is expected to sweep the islands with a win….
LatinaLista — San Antonio is the gateway for Mexican music, Tejano tunes, mariachi melodies and anyone who wants to jumpstart a career in Latin music. Of course, it’s always nice if someone actually notices all these musicians and alerts…
LatinaLista — Out of all the demographics in the country, the Latino population is by far the youngest. In fact, fifty thousand young Latinos turn 18 every month. While a good number of young Latinos have already gotten involved…
LatinaLista — Houston is the first Texas city to host the national awards ceremony honoring the best in Latin music. Houston Mayor Pro Tem Adrian Garcia, Barbara Bermudo, Gabriel Abaroa, Houston Mayor Bill White Source: Bob Levey/WireImage.com Following in…
LatinaLista — For lovers of Tejano music, this week has been rough with the news that Grammy award-winning Tejano superstar Emilio Navaira almost lost his life, and remains in grave condition, after his tour bus wrecked on a Houston…
By Rocio Arango Giraldo COLOMBIA:This past March 16 at Simon Bolivar, the international bridge between the Colombian and Venezuelan borders, seven peace ambassadors and 60,000 people gathered together in a reaffirmation of brotherhood. The occasion was a peace concert….
LatinaLista — On a lighter note — no matter who we ultimately vote for on election day, we all should never lose our sense of humor. I was reminded of this when reader Colin shared this video with Latina…
LatinaLista — If there is one aspect of Latino culture that is universal among all Latinos, regardless of where our abuelos were born, it’s la musica. So it makes sense that those presidential candidates who are really trying to…
