Your guide to the best Latin events coming up in New York.
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Patricio Guzmán, the acclaimed Chilean documentarian and 2019 Cannes Golden Eye Award-winner, has recently released a series with Icarus Films commemorating the 50th anniversary of the coup in Chile, titled ‘Dreaming of Utopia: 50 Years of Revolutionary Hope... Read Article
JKriv, woven into the fabric of Brooklyn’s club culture, is a producer, DJ, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and label- owner, whose two-decade-strong career has earned him ample accolades. Described as “an innovator of the scene” by legendary Defected Records boss Simon Dunmore, his... Read Article
Huey Morgan’s three-part documentary series for the BBC, available to watch in the UK here, is a must-watch for anyone interested in Latin American music, the history that it embodies and the changes it has undergone through time.... Read Article
Alas poor Johnny, we knew him well… But perhaps we knew the dearly departed Dominican flautist more as a composer and impresario than as a musician in his own right. While arguments will rage about the greatest Nuyorican... Read Article
Towards the beginning of The Garden Left Behind (2019, dir. Flavio Alves), Tina, a young Mexican trans woman in New York City, is undertaking a pre-transition assessment. Her doctor asks, “Are there issues in your life that might... Read Article
The name Pete Rodriguez will be forever synonymous with the title track that kicks off this explosive album with such a resounding bang. It was and still is probably the most instantly recognisable slice of Nuyorican boogaloo: covered,... Read Article
If you loved their recent single “How Beautiful She Is”, then you will be as excited as I am to let Brooklyn-based Colombian duo Salt Cathedral’s electro vibes and sky high vocals add even more joy to your... Read Article
If you are looking for a new addition to your ‘lockdown’ playlist, then I seriously recommend adding this breezy new track from Colombian electro duo Salt Cathedral. This NYC-based pair, Nico and Juli are both originally from Bogotá,... Read Article
With her honey-hued debut release hitting half a million plays on Spotify, María Isabel is a name you need to know. I caught up with the Dominican-American newcomer online to discuss the song, its warm, cinematic video and... Read Article
We have a copy of Conjunto Papa Upa‘s long-awaited debut, Libre Para Amar, to give away on vinyl. Set to be released by NYC Trust on March 20th, the album sees the group continue their musical journey deep... Read Article
The long-time NYC-based duo Buscabulla have finally announced the release of their debut album, an album which charts their feelings now that they’ve returned to their native Puerto Rico. Buscabulla seemingly emerged out of the chillwave sound, making... Read Article
While diversity has been increasing onstage on Broadway in New York City in recent years, it can sometimes feel like the storylines represented on the Great White Way leave much to be desired. Luckily, the Big Apple has... Read Article
What a groove! We’re loving the latest video from Locobeach, a new supergroup who have just released their debut album. “Dream Of The Bell Flower” is the first track on the album and it’s pretty special, a psychedelic... Read Article
The Thalia Spanish Theatre in the Sunnyside section of Queens, New York, will present ‘Añoranza de Colombia (Nostalgic for Colombia),’ a romantic story between dancers of modern ballet and Colombian Folklore. The show will run on Fridays, Saturdays,... Read Article
“Sin Fronteras unapologetically affirms the rights and dignity of immigrant communities, and stands in solidarity with efforts to abolish an oppressive legal and immigration system.” So states the latest release on Sara Skolnick’s APOCALIPSIS record label. Sin Fronteras... Read Article
Cuba’s Cimafunk at Summerstage and Blue Note Jazz Club Cimafunk left a trail of fire in the United States once he debuted his style of Cuban soul and funk at this past year’s SXSW festival in Austin, Texas.... Read Article
From her forthcoming bilingual EP, Colombian-American r&b/pop singer Karina Daza turns on the Latin fire to give us a tropical-infused romantic pop ballad, a very on-point nod to the tradition of baladas. Featuring Gustavo Guerrero as a lost... Read Article
The dog days of summer in New York City can sometimes make it seem like there are only a few more weeks of outdoor fun before fall is on its way. Luckily for those in the Big Apple,... Read Article
The Latin Alternative Music Conference has long been an arbiter of artists on the rise. Their “Discovery Award” has gone to artists who today have established music careers, such as Mexico’s Carla Morrison, Chile’s Astro, Panama/Oakland’s Los Rakas,... Read Article
It’s one of our favorite songs by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico because it’s true: Si te quieres divertir, con encanto y con primor Solo tienes que vivir, u verano en Nueva York (If you want to... Read Article
It’s beginning to look a lot like SUMMER in New York City. The music festivals that bring us emerging and established Latin music acts (AfroLatinoFestNYC, Latin Alternative Music Conference, Central Park Summerstage, and BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!) have announced... Read Article
The first element you notice about Combo Chimbita—whether live in concert or on a recording like “Sola”, the opening cut from their incredible new album Ahomale—is Carolina Oliveros. Her sublime feminine presence, her intensity, grace and fire is... Read Article
Becky G is the latest name to be added to a panel which is already loaded with talent. She will join with Anitta, Karol G, Lali and Natti Natasha for the Women In the Lead panel, which is already... Read Article
One of the centerpieces of the upcoming 20th Havana Film Festival New York, Insumisas will be screening on 15th April and we have a pair of tickets to give away for it. Insumisas follows one of the most scandalous trials in... Read Article
