Oakland

By Gina Vergel 30 October, 2018

Never judge a book by its cover. It’s an old lesson, but one this writer had to remind herself about... Read Article

By Jimmy Centeno 28 March, 2018

The seven member band from Oakland, California La Misa Negra resets their talent with their latest and self-titled second album.... Read Article

By Gina Vergel 15 April, 2014

Latin America’s love affair with the reggaeton, urbano and Latin hip hop genres shows no sign of letting up, so Oakland, Calif.’s... Read Article

By Gina Vergel 23 July, 2013

It’s no secret I’m a big fan of a lil group I first saw in 2011—Los Rakas, Panamanian cousins based... Read Article

By Gina Vergel 12 March, 2013

There is no place I’d rather be this week than Austin, Texas, for the SXSW Music Conference. Alas, it isn’t... Read Article

By Gina Vergel 13 August, 2012

There is no question hip hop, reggae and Latin music continue to evolve and a couple of Panamanian Americans are... Read Article