Remezcla https://remezcla.com/author/cvelazco/ Our Thing Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:27:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://remezcla.com/wp-content/themes/remezcla/assets/images/social/precomposed-144x144.png Remezcla https://remezcla.com/author/cvelazco/ 144 144 Ozomatli, Bomba Estereo and more at Bonnaroo https://remezcla.com/culture/latin-music-bonnaroo-ozomatli/ Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:33:59 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=11083 For the first time  in its 9th year history, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival, which will be held in Manchester, Tennessee from June 10 to 13, will host a tent just dedicated to Latin music. The tent, called Latino Alternativo. Curators Tomas Cookman and Amy Blackman-Romero from Cookman International/Nacional Records have created a dedicated space for the Latino audience, with performances  by some of their best-known acts.

Latino lineup and videos, after the jump.

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]]> Cafe Tacuba Goes to the Big Screen https://remezcla.com/culture/cafe-tacuba-goes-documentary-film/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:26:12 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=10449 Acclaimed band Latin rock band Cafe Tacuba has pleased audiences around the world for a long time in their 20 year career. Now the Mexican rock group is taking another big step: Cafe Tacuba is going to the big screen.

This new documentary Seguir Siendo: Cafe Tacuba, directed by Ernesto Contreras and José Manuel Cravioto started as a short film of their voyage to Japan, and then extended itself into one and a half hours of the Mexican rockers on tour and on their daily activities. Joselo Rangel, Cafe Tacuba's guitarist, says that this film will be a big event since it shows new aspects of the band fans have never seen before.

The world premiere of Seguir Siendo: Cafe Tacuba took place March 14th at the Guadalajara Film Festival.  We're certainly anxious to see this film and see what secrets it holds about one of the greatest Latin rock bands of all time.

After the jump, check out the official poster for Seguir Siendo:Cafe Tacuba and a video interview with director Ernesto Contreras.

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]]> Levantando Chile https://remezcla.com/culture/levantando-chile/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:11:55 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=10000 As we all know another earthquake shook the earth once again, but this time it was in South America, unfortunately in Chile. Chile is located under the "Circle of Fire" one of the most seismic zones in the world, and although it was not as damaged as Haiti our Chilean brothers and sisters need our help. Communications are down and highways have been greatly damaged. Many stand without roofs and rescue teams are still working to find people in between what has been destroyed.

Wondering what can be done? You can from right here, and this Thursday is your chance. Tomorrow, March 4th, Puro Chile, an organization located in downtown Manhattan along with Nesst are hosting a benefit party that will support local Chilean non-profit organizations that are channeling assistance to communities on the ground.

At this event, art and wine auctions will take place. Fine arts artists and performers from Chile will be present, among them Jorge Tacla, Sebastian Errazuriz and jazz musician Claudia Nuñez performing. Don't miss this opportunity to help Chile and also have a charming and entertaining night.

Puro Chile is located at 221 Centre Street (across of Grand Street) and the event will be from 6pm to 10pm. You can also RSVP at info@puro-chile.com

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]]> Top Moments of Somos el Mundo (Video) https://remezcla.com/culture/somos-el-mundo-we-are-the-world-haiti-video/ Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:03:16 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=10027 In the new video for "Somos El Mundo," the Spanish version of "We Are the World," Latino artists old and new got together raise awareness and funds for Haiti. We haven't collectively laughed out loud so much in a long time when we watched it. Why? Stars, they're just like us!

Here are our Top 8 Awfully Good Moments from the video "Somos El Mundo":

8- Aventura's vocalist Anthony Romeo breathing heavily...we can't help but to expect "Somos El Mundo...So Nasty!"

7- Jon Secada, doesn't he seem whiter? Maybe he's using Sammy Sosa's cream. Contrast to Willy Chirino's orange tan a few frames later.

6- Vicente Fernandez. Come on Chente, loosen up a little, you ain't Placido Domingo!

5- Paquita La Del Barrio finally sings with love and not hate. Weird.

4- When you think of a guitar solo you think of Santana... not a pre-pubescent Emily Estefan. Seriously, leave it to the pros.

See our Top 3 Moments plus the video itself after the jump.

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]]> Kevin Johansen Makes Good Guacamole https://remezcla.com/culture/kevin-johansen-guacamole/ Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:13:36 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=9870 Kevin Johansen is releasing a new live album/DVD in April titled Kevin Johansen+ The Nada+ Liniers: Vivo en Buenos Aires. The witty folk singer is bringing us a show in DVD, featuring lots of guest artists such as Kiko Veneno, Ileana Cabra (Calle 13), Fernando Cabrera and Paulinho Moska in a night of rhythmical, sweet and contagious melodies. The show was recorded in August 2000 at the Teatro El Nacional in buenos Aires and was filmed and edited by renowned Argentinean director Ariel Hassan.

Included in the live CD/DVD is one of our favorite Kevin songs, "Guacamole," originally from his 2000 album The Nada. Isn't everything better with guacamole? It sure is when Kevin makes it, even if he is not Mexican.

Watch video after the jump.

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]]> My Super Psycho Quinces https://remezcla.com/culture/my-super-psycho-quinces-quinceanera-mtv/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 19:34:43 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=8396 Yes, you are finally 15, and yes, you are finally a "woman." Shouldn't you start acting like one?

In MTV Tr3s' very succesful show Quiero mis Quinces portrays young glamorous Latinas who get the coolest cars for their 15th birthday. Yes, we're happy for you, gals... But it seems that you're losing control and sight of what really matters.

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]]> The Remezcla of the UK https://remezcla.com/culture/the-remezcla-of-the-uk/ Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:11:14 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=9271 Remezcla in Britain? Not yet! but the brand new website Candelalive.co.uk is the next best thing.

This new online magazine is one of the few online source for the growing Latin community in Britain and covers Latino events, food, arts and features Latin America, Spain, Portugal and their diasporas in the UK and the globe.

Behind CandelaLive: Argentinean-born journalist Amaranta Wright, who has covered Latin America for over the past 15 years, and Venezuelan Jose Luis, the UK's biggest Urban Latin DJ, promoter and party connoisseur.

Best wishes to CandelaLive, keep grinding to reggaeton at the clubs!

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]]> Salsation Presents The Brown Supremacy https://remezcla.com/culture/salsation/ Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:26:34 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=8604 Do you really think George Lopez is the only funny Latino out there? The only answer is "NO WAY, JOSÉ!" Take the Salsation troupe, for example, who's recent work includes "The Brown Supremacy"

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