It seems as we get closer to the November 3 election, Trump and his team are throwing out all the stops to garner votes, especially from Latinos. It’s no coincidence that after 3 years of suffering and insults from…
The only good thing coming from Washington these days is the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill passed last night. Unfortunately, the information Trump personally delivers at his daily virus briefings is so clouded in aspirational exaggeration and outright lies…
Music, zNew Headline
Video: Documentary relives the night when a little mariachi scored a slam-dunk against racism
May 28, 2015, 3:35 PM 0
LatinaLista — In 2013, during the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat, one action on the court made it into the annals of unforgettable — and it had nothing to do with making a basket….
Culture
NYC subway system unusual stage for extraordinary all-girl mariachi group
May 1, 2015, 5:19 PM 0
LatinaLista — This year’s YouthfulCities Index found young people, ages 15-29, voted New York City (NYC) their favorite town. The survey cited three areas where young people gave NYC high points: film, fashion and music. Any visitor to NYC…
By Deysi Cuevas Extra! Mariachi is the heart and soul of Mexico. When one thinks of mariachi, they envision family parties, tequila induced laughter and the sound of that high pitched note of the violin that sparks an emotion…
Culture, Music, zNew Headline
Mariachi music continues to grow in popularity and acceptance
May 13, 2014, 7:17 PM 0
LatinaLista — The popularity of mariachi music is on its way to becoming as ingrained in the U.S. social fabric as salsa and Cinco de Mayo. In fact, the popularity of this iconic musical Mexican export extends beyond the…
Local News, Midwest
“Cruzar la Cara de la Luna” – the first ever mariachi opera
Apr 16, 2013, 10:02 AM 0
Extra Newspaper On Sunday, April 7, in the Civic Opera House of Chicago, the Lyric Opera of Chicago presented the premier of “Cruzar la Cara de la Luna” , the first ever mariachi opera in the…
General, Videos
Video: In New York City’s crowded music scene, an all-girl mariachi group makes itself heard
Apr 4, 2013, 12:00 AM 0
LatinaLista — Mariachi music is synonymous with Mexico. The music and its singers are iconic figures of Mexican culture, and in turn, to all people of Mexican descent wherever they live. That is true especially for the Mexican American…
General, Videos
Viernes Video: Gringo goes south of the border to realize his dream
Jan 4, 2013, 12:00 AM 0
LatinaLista — In a pleasant twist on the “American Dream,” a popular film festival entry spotlights the quest of a bored, music-loving, guitar-playing US Midwesterner as he leaves his rural small hometown in search of his dream — to…
East, Local News
Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools hires first mariachi director
Aug 21, 2012, 10:51 AM 0
By John Lamb Hispanic Nashville There is a Mariachi Director at Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools. His name is Alan Lambert, and he was hired to lead the city’s public school mariachi program, which was launched in May. Starting exclusively…
