REVIEW Los Adioses
I was predisposed to enjoy Los Adioses, Natalia Beristáin’s biopic about ‘mid-century modern’ Mexican feminist writer Rosario Castellanos. That the... Read Article
New Music: ‘Debilidad’ by Mexico’s Centavrvs
Centavrvs is a musical project born in Mexico’s capital that mixes regional music with electronic beats. Latin Grammy nominees in... Read Article
REVIEW Sonido Gallo Negro – Mambo Cósmico
When the current renaissance in cumbia got rolling in European about 18 years ago it was natural that its Peruvian... Read Article
MIXTAPE Coco Maria’s ‘Noche de Luna en Jalapa’ Mix
When Coco Maria sent us this mix we knew instantly this was going to be special. Nostalgia is an important... Read Article
10 Female Producers Redefining Latin American Electronic Music
It’s thought that the dance floor is a diverse and inclusive space. That’s what they say in songs and magazines,... Read Article
Queen of Monterrey’s Underground ‘Perreo’ Reggaeton Any Geim Released First Single
Right now in Mexico reggaeton is a social phenomenon. The music is everywhere: radio, TV, clubs, etc., etc. It’s listened... Read Article
Talking Poetry, Surrealism and Collecting Rubbish with Mexican Film-Maker Michel Lipkes
In his latest film Extraño pero verdadura (Strange But True, 2017), Michel Lipkes tells the story of two young lovers,... Read Article
Against the Wall: A Political Critique by Pedro Rios Martinez
When I first met Pedro Rios Martinez I did not realise we would soon be engaged in a deep conversation... Read Article
Iñárritu’s VR Exhibit ‘Carne y Arena’ Shows the Truth of ‘An Invisible Society’
El otro lado is a phrase I grew up listening to. Often it was my father speaking of returning to... Read Article
How Pixar’s ‘Coco’ Embraced Mexican Culture to Become a Smash Hit
Pixar’s latest animated film Coco is their latest offering to become an absolute sensation. Their long planned Day of the... Read Article