By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
Danny Ocean's Breakfast Confession: Venezuelan Empanadas and McDonald's Favorites
Danny Ocean reveals his ideal breakfast: Venezuelan empanadas paired with McDonald's classics. He also recalls childhood Happy Meal toys and
Laser scans uncover thousands of ancient Amazonian earthworks
Scientists used laser scanning to uncover thousands of ancient earthworks hidden beneath the Amazon rainforest. The findings suggest million
Pitbull's 'Pitcoin' Album Drops October 9 Amid Record-Breaking Year
Pitbull's 14th album, 'Pitcoin,' arrives October 9. He recently broke a Guinness record in London with 22,000 fans in bald caps. The star wi
Miami concert unites Latino stars to aid Venezuela and Colombia after quakes
More than 30 Latin artists will perform at Miami's Kaseya Center on August 16 for Unidos por los Nuestros, a benefit concert supporting eart
Camilo's Para Cuando Sean Mayores: New Album and 2026 Tour with New York Stop
Camilo's new album Para Cuando Sean Mayores drops September 9, inspired by his daughters. The accompanying tour includes a New York date on
Baile funk goes global: RHR and Skrillex at Dekmantel
Brazilian producer RHR played back-to-back with Skrillex at Dekmantel, spotlighting baile funk's global reach. The set underscores how Brazi
MARIPOSA and FFLean merge dembow and hyperpop on new EP 'MARILEAN'
MARIPOSA and FFLean drop their joint EP 'MARILEAN' on September 2. The four-track project blends dembow, guaracha, rap, and hyperpop, inspir
Roma, Texas: A Hidden Mexican Colonial Town on the Border
Roma, Texas, founded by Spanish explorer José de Escandón in 1765, preserves a Mexican colonial townscape along the Rio Grande. Its historic
Soca and Dancehall in 2026: A Caribbean Soundtrack With Deep Roots
Soca and dancehall are dominating summer playlists, but their roots run deep in Caribbean carnival culture. Understanding the difference bet
Karol G's 'No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto' and Feid's 'Mentira' Spark a Lyrical Showdown
Karol G's album 'No Me Arrepiento de Sentir Tanto' reveals intimate details of her split with Feid. Feid responds by sharing 'Mentira,' a so
Colombian artists rally relief after 7.4 quake: how to help
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Colombia, leaving hundreds dead and thousands displaced. Shakira, Karol G, and J Balvin have mobilized the
Tyla's daring sneaker shopping look sparks conversation about style and culture
Tyla turned heads with a daring outfit on Complex's Sneaker Shopping, sparking viral buzz. She also discussed South African sneaker culture