REVIEW ‘Nudo Mixteco’ unravels the experiences of three women in a traditional Mixtec village
Morality is a rocky terrain; messy and tangled. Unravelling the very ‘Mexican Knot’ that the film is named after, actor-cum... Read Article
Prezident Markon’s Singles Round-Up (Orquestra Afro-Brasiliera, Alex Malheiros, Bareto, Silvana Estrada, Cumbia Chicharra and more)
It’s still only the beginning of October, but we’re already “slipping into darkness”. Winter’s on its way, but here are... Read Article
Sounds of Mexico #10
Throughout the year I have talked about the different sources of inspiration that Mexican artists draw on, and this great... Read Article
Latin American Films Abound at This Year’s BFI London Film Festival
Filmmaking heavyweights, A-list talent, an aural journey in Colombia’s capital, Maradona’s Hand of God… The BFI London Film Festival, which... Read Article
Dark Entries Release Compilation of Mexican 80s New Wave and Post-Punk
The San Francisco-based label Dark Entries, known for releasing darkwave, DIY disco and auteur synth pop, have headed to Mexico... Read Article
Sounds of Mexico #9
The nostalgia of the 50s is present in 2021. The way artists are finding innovation is in the past, in... Read Article
REVIEW Fantasy and humanity in ‘Tigers Are Not Afraid’
Lauded by Guillermo del Toro and Stephen King, Issa López’s critically acclaimed Tigers Are Not Afraid, a harrowing and enthralling film shown through the eyes of a group of children in Mexico, where the cartel wars – and their devastating effects - are part of everyday life.
¡VIVA! Spanish and Latin American Film Festival returns to Manchester’s HOME Cinema for its 27th edition this August
Films from Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Paraguay will be screened as part of the 27th ¡VIVA!... Read Article
Sounds of Mexico #8
It is becoming less and less common to pigeonhole a song into a genre, so by using experiences, specific moments,... Read Article
Sounds of Mexico #7
Mexico has a wealth of musical proposals, and just as there are many projects that have traditional and folkloric roots,... Read Article
Mon Laferte Reflects on Melancholy, Liberation and Mexican Popular Music Through Her Latest Album ‘Seis’
Born in Chile and resident of Mexico for fifteen years, Mon Laferte has the potential to understand the musical multiplicities... Read Article
Sounds of Mexico #6
In this edition, the musical exploration of the bolero and its different facets coincide. In Mexico lately, there have been... Read Article