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Daymé Arocena’s ‘Cubafonía’ is a Bold Homage to the Deep Legacy of Cuban Music

Luna Olavarría Gallegos — Fri, 10 Mar 2017 21:04:11 +0000

Havana’s streets are flooded with tourists. In December, The New York Times reported that the influx of foreigners is putting pressure on the internal, state-run economy, making it difficult for Cubans to access food. Now locals must compete with hundreds of private restaurants with sky-high prices. It’s a disappointing moment in the history of a country

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Nosotros Fest Celebrated Latinx Resistance in a Time of Political Pandering

Luna Olavarría Gallegos — Mon, 07 Nov 2016 23:12:18 +0000

Presidents won’t save us because they don’t understand us. That statement echoed in the manifestos, songs, and poems performed at the inaugural Nosotros Fest last Friday, an event that showcased artists and activists in the spirit of intersectional empowerment. A stellar lineup graced the stage of New York City’s Bowery Ballroom with the sounds of Latinx celebration and queer pride

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These 6 Young Poets Kicked Off Nosotros Fest at the Iconic Electric Lady Studios

Luna Olavarría Gallegos — Fri, 04 Nov 2016 20:48:39 +0000

Last night, artists and community members crowded into a room at Electric Lady Studios to celebrate the power of language and pay homage to our Latinx communities. In anticipation of Nosotros Fest, the intersectional Latinx festival taking place tonight at Bowery Ballroom, the event gathered some of the festivals’ bands alongside spoken word artists to showcase

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Get Woke With NYC’s Nosotros Fest, a Night of Latinx Music, Performance, and Activism

Luna Olavarría Gallegos — Fri, 30 Sep 2016 22:02:47 +0000

On Friday, November 4 at New York City’s Bowery Ballroom, the first-ever Nosotros Festival will bring together Latinx communities of all backgrounds in the spirit of protest. The festival is not the first of its kind, but comes at a time when critical hope and activism through art are necessary in our communities. The event will feature live sets from

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Vico C, the Godfather of Spanish-Language Hip-Hop, Talks Scoring Bronx-Set Play ‘La Canción’

Luna Olavarría Gallegos — Tue, 20 Sep 2016 19:47:36 +0000

Spanish-language hip-hop wouldn’t be what it is today without Vico C. Throughout the mid-80s and 90s, the Puerto Rican artist (née Luis Armando Lozada Cruz) reigned on the island, pioneering the genre known as underground and youth culture at large with smart raps and dramatic music videos. “Underground” music — often consisting of dancehall and U.S.

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Puerto Rican Activists Shut Down the First Scheduled PROMESA Conference in San Juan

Luna Olavarría Gallegos — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 00:50:34 +0000

On Wednesday, August 31, protesters in San Juan, Puerto Rico successfully shut down the first scheduled conference for the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act (PROMESA), hosted at Condado Plaza Hilton. The conference was supposed to be the kickoff for several initiatives in conjunction with the United States debt restructuring bill, which President Obama signed into law on June

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14 Songs for Survival in the Time of Black Lives Matter, as Chosen by Bocafloja

Luna Olavarría Gallegos — Fri, 15 Jul 2016 18:48:06 +0000

The past few weeks have been heavy for black and brown communities. Last week, protests erupted all over the country after police murdered Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, while just one day later in Atlanta, GA, a man was found hanging from a tree shortly after a KKK revival meeting. As we celebrated our country’s independence on

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Meet Carolina Camacho, an Afro-Dominican Singer Marrying Electronic Beats and Palo Rhythms

Luna Olavarría Gallegos — Fri, 08 Jul 2016 17:42:10 +0000

In December 2013, singer-songwriter Carolina Camacho released her stunning six-track EP Atabey. Named after the Taino goddess, the record is fueled by feminine energy and nature, built on minimal electronic beats meshed together with Afro-Dominican folkloric music. The whole EP feels like a psychic exploration of the most untouched parts of the world, and is supported with potent lyrics

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This Showcase Is Your Chance to See Latin America’s New Indie Pop Stars in NYC

Luna Olavarría Gallegos — Wed, 06 Jul 2016 15:27:34 +0000

From the same people who have brought bands like Astro, Él Mató A Un Policía Motorizado, and Los Punsetes to New York, this week, Supercrush and independent festivals Nrmal and Epicentro have converged to bring you two nights of indie pop bliss. The two epic showcases on July 6 and 7 will feature groups from Spain, Mexico, Costa

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In Buena Vista Social Club’s Next Chapter, the Group Looks to Cuba’s Youth to Carry On Its Legacy

Luna Olavarría Gallegos — Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:59:04 +0000

Strolling through La Habana Vieja, the sound of groups covering “Chan Chan” floats in and out of hotel bars and restaurants as tourists take in the rapidly changing streets, lined with debris and construction trucks developing the area. With its melodic trumpet solo and classic son groove, Buena Vista Social Club’s signature track has been the sonic

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