By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
Gustavo Dudamel's LA Phil farewell: a legacy of Latino pride and musical innovation
Gustavo Dudamel concluded his 17-year era with the LA Phil at a benefit concert for Venezuela. His tenure transformed classical music, bring
Madonna's macrobiotic diet: the secret to her energy at 67
Madonna has followed a strict macrobiotic diet for over three decades, crediting it for her energy and rapid recovery from a 2023 ICU stay.
Elvis Crespo brings free merengue party to the Bronx for Labor Day weekend
Elvis Crespo will perform a free concert at Orchard Beach in the Bronx on September 6, closing Labor Day weekend with a celebration of his N
Lamborghini reopens plant to rebuild Aventadors lost at sea
The cargo ship Felicity Ace sank in 2022 with nearly 4,000 luxury cars, including 15 final Lamborghini Aventadors. Lamborghini reopened its
Becky G on Sexuality, Double Standards, and Her New Album Baraja Bendita
Becky G discusses her sexuality and the double standards Latina women face in a candid Playboy interview. Her fifth album, Baraja Bendita, f
Janie Bradford Hobbs, Motown songwriter behind timeless hits, dies at 87
Janie Bradford Hobbs, the pioneering Motown songwriter who co-wrote 'Money (That's What I Want)' and classics for Marvin Gaye and Stevie Won
American investors buy abandoned Spanish village to revive it as a tourism hub
Jason Lee Beckwith and his partner bought Salto de Castro, an abandoned village in Zamora, Spain, for €350,000. They plan to restore its 44
Historic Glen Sanders Mansion in Upstate New York Lists for $8M
The Glen Sanders Mansion, dating to 1713, is listed for $8 million. It includes approved plans for 101 apartments. The property has hosted G
Maná becomes first Latino act in Apple Music's Rediscovered series
Maná is the first Latino artist in Apple Music's Rediscovered series. The band re-recorded 'Oye Mi Amor' in Spatial Audio from Los Angeles.
Juan Gabriel's Historic 1990 Bellas Artes Concert Hits US Theaters
Juan Gabriel's legendary 1990 Bellas Artes concert arrives in US cinemas this September in a restored HD release. The film includes unseen r
Los Tigres del Norte bring their legacy to México Canta semifinals in LA
Los Tigres del Norte will perform at the México Canta semifinals in Los Angeles on August 23. The legendary norteño group supports a governm
VMAs keep Spanish-language artists in a single category, fans cry foul
The VMAs once again sidelined Spanish-language music, leaving major Latin artists out of main categories. Rosalía's nomination in a single L