There is one song from the Spanish-speaking Caribbean that has captivated audiences across the globe for decades. In Latin American family parties, from quinceañeras to weddings, it’s a go-to song to kick off the merengue […]
Lupita Infante released her rendition of “Las Flores del Camposanto” right on time, ahead of Dia De Los Muertos. The critically acclaimed Mexican American singer’s voice shines as she covers the classic song, originally sung […]
Of Joni Mitchell’s set at July’s Newport Folk Festival, Brandi Carlile says, “We had no idea it was going to happen until it did.” (Michelle Terris / For The Times) Nashville — A few hours before […]
Día de los Muertos—Day of the Dead— is around the corner! The event has become a globally recognized Mexican tradition celebrated in Latino neighborhoods throughout the United States and by people of Mexican heritage everywhere. […]
Camilo is releasing his third studio album, De Adentro Pa Afuera, on September 6 via Sony Music Latin/Hecho a Mano. The album includes features from Camila Cabello, Myke Towers, Grupo Firme, Nicki Nicole, Alejandro Sanz, […]
Juan Gabriel returns to the latest releases playlists with his first posthumous studio release since he passed away on August 28, 2016. The estate of the iconic Mexican recording superstar and prolific songwriter is premiering […]
Way before Pirates of the Caribbean, Johnny Depp starred in a 90s film with non-other than the late Selena Quintanilla. The queen of Tex-Mex not only had a passion for music but also for acting, […]
A year ago, 15-year-old Yahritza Martinez was playing soccer for A.C. Davis High School in Yakima, Wash. When she wasn’t on the pitch, she and her four brothers and sisters would wake up early in […]
Francisco González, a founding member of Los Lobos, playing the Mexican harp Jazz Video Guy / Youtube hide caption toggle caption Jazz Video Guy / Youtube Francisco González, a founding member of Los Lobos, playing […]
In 1975, KCET aired a half-hour concert featuring a hot new local band. As an opening shot of the downtown skyline segued into a slice-of-life montage of East Los Angeles, a twinkling harp played over […]
The 2022 Grammy Awards on April 3 crowned an eclectic crop of winners. Jon Batiste, who was nominated in 11 categories, ended up winning five awards, including album of the year. Silk Sonic — the […]
Don’t check your calendar: Yes, it’s April 3, and finally time for the 64th Grammy Awards. Originally scheduled to take place at the end of January in L.A., the show was upended by the winter […]