Creating the Sound of Latino USA
How do you capture the sound of Latino USA? It’s a tall order, and Latino USA has cycled through quite... The post Creating the Sound of Latino USA appeared first on Latino USA.
View ArticleHow I Made It: Yasser Tejeda & Palotré
The fusion group Yasser Tejeda & Palotré are making a name for themselves by blending Dominican roots sounds like salve,... The post How I Made It: Yasser Tejeda & Palotré appeared first on...
View ArticleHow I Made It: Joe Kay of Soulection
Soulection is a music startup, which has quickly grown to be a powerhouse with a record label, a popular radio... The post How I Made It: Joe Kay of Soulection appeared first on Latino USA.
View ArticleThe Breakdown: Heavy Metal Edition
In a world full of stereotypes, Latinos listen to nothing other than tropical rhythms with heavy percussion. But, the reality... The post The Breakdown: Heavy Metal Edition appeared first on Latino USA.
View ArticleHow I Made It: Rodrigo y Gabriela
In the late 90s, Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero, members of the self-titled band Rodrigo y Gabriela, embarked on a... The post How I Made It: Rodrigo y Gabriela appeared first on Latino USA.
View ArticlePortrait Of: Miguel
“Too proper for the Black kids, too Black for the Mexicans,” sings Grammy award-winning artist Miguel Pimentel on his song,... The post Portrait Of: Miguel appeared first on Latino USA.
View ArticleHow I Made It: Omar Apollo
Omar Apollo began making music on his own, teaching himself chords from YouTube videos and honing his sound in an... The post How I Made It: Omar Apollo appeared first on Latino USA.
View ArticleHow I Made It: Grupo Fantasma Takes on the Wall
Grupo Fantasma began when a group of young but accomplished musicians, mostly Mexican-Americans from Laredo, Texas, got their hands on... The post How I Made It: Grupo Fantasma Takes on the Wall...
View ArticleThe Art of Growing Into Yourself With Y La Bamba
Luz Elena Mendoza Ramos is a Chicanx artist and musician who has been playing under the name Y La Bamba... The post The Art of Growing Into Yourself With Y La Bamba appeared first on Latino USA.
View ArticleGustavo Dudamel’s Harmony in Times of Crisis
There are many reasons why you would recognize Gustavo Dudamel’s name. The Venezuelan wunderkind is the Music and Artistic Director... The post Gustavo Dudamel’s Harmony in Times of Crisis appeared...
View ArticleHow I Made It: Futuro Conjunto
The year is 2200. The place is the Rio Grande Valley: a swath of land that makes up the southern... The post How I Made It: Futuro Conjunto appeared first on Latino USA.
View ArticleA Night With Monsieur Periné
Catalina García and Santiago Prieto, of the Colombian band Monsieur Periné, joined Latino USA in our 30th anniversary celebrations with... The post A Night With Monsieur Periné appeared first on Latino...
View ArticleHow I Made It: Francisca Valenzuela
In January 2020, Chilean-American singer-songwriter Francisca Valenzuela released her fourth studio album, La Fortaleza, an indie pop record that offers an... The post How I Made It: Francisca...
View ArticleHow I Made It: Las Cafeteras
Las Cafeteras, a band out of East L.A., met doing community organizing. They began playing at the East Side Cafe,... The post How I Made It: Las Cafeteras appeared first on Latino USA.
View ArticleHow I Made It: Buscabulla
Buscabulla is a Puerto Rican indie duo formed by wife and husband Raquel Berrios and Luis Alfredo del Valle. In... The post How I Made It: Buscabulla appeared first on Latino USA.
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