By Valeria Mendoza
Mexico City based culture writer covering the new wave of Latino artists, with a decade reporting from the music industry.
Karol G's Chellita Sunrise Cocktail Challenge: Win Free Tour Tickets
Karol G is giving away free tickets to her US tour through the Chellita Sunrise cocktail challenge. Fans must recreate the official tour dri
When the Stage Bites Back: Latin Stars' Most Memorable Concert Falls
Bad Bunny slipped on his Debí Tirar Más Fotos tour roof but kept the crowd laughing. Karol G fell down ten stairs in Miami and finished her
New York Dating Costs Hit $351: How Latino Couples Are Adapting
New York City is the most expensive US city for dating, with a standard night out costing $351. Inflation and high operational costs are dri
From 'Jangueo' to 'Enchulao': A Boricua Slang Guide with Singer Robi
Singer Robi teaches essential Puerto Rican slang, revealing the island's unique linguistic rhythm. Expressions like 'jangueo' and 'enchulao'
When Stagecraft Meets Suspicion: The Real Story Behind 'Satanic' Concert Claims
Every few months, artists face accusations of satanic rituals based on stage imagery. From Sam Smith to Black Sabbath, the evidence rarely s
Santa Fe Retains Top Spot as Best US City for Second Year Running
Santa Fe, New Mexico, has been voted the best city in the United States for the second consecutive year by Travel + Leisure readers. The cit
Gustavo Dudamel Leads LA Phil in Farewell Concert to Aid Venezuela Earthquake Recovery
Gustavo Dudamel returns to the Hollywood Bowl for a solidarity concert benefiting Venezuelan earthquake survivors. The August 23 event, his
Yukon, Florida: The Ghost Town Erased by Navy Jets and Aerial Safety
Yukon, Florida, was a thriving community near Jacksonville until the U.S. Navy forced its evacuation in 1963 due to aerial safety risks. Tod
Clave Especial and Los Parras Drop 'Tu Culpa' as Regional Mexican Music Keeps Rising
Clave Especial and Los Parras team up for 'Tu Culpa,' a new single that blends traditional regional Mexican storytelling with modern product
From Fantasy to Reality: How Taylor Swift's Songs Charted the Evolution of Marriage
Taylor Swift's discography traces a nuanced arc from adolescent dreams of marriage to adult questions about identity and commitment. Her son
José Eduardo Santana Brings the Puerto Rican Cuatro to Global Audiences with Bad Bunny
José Eduardo Santana, a cuatrista from Carolina, Puerto Rico, is redefining the instrument's role on Bad Bunny's 'Debí Tirar Más Fotos' tour
Why New York City Cracked Down on the Nutcracker and Phrostie Cocktails
The Nutcracker and Phrostie cocktails became New York City summer icons, sold illegally from coolers and Instagram. Health officials banned