La Cocina (2024) is the fourth feature film directed by Alfonso Ruizpalacios. Ruizpalacios was also in charge of writing the screen adaption of the play The Kitchen (1961), by Arnold Wesker, changing ...

One of Brazil’s most famous country singers, Gustav Limo, has a very hectic life indeed: in one day, in less than 24 hours, he managed to perform at a rodeo in the rural state of São Paulo, see Eikon ...

Embedded in the heart of Bogotá’s vibrant music scene, Richie Arnedo stands as a beacon of Colombian musical innovation. As the founder of La Makina del Karibe, Richie turned from aspiring pro ...

Zapatista women meet, amidst rising drug-gang violence. I’m sitting on a chair with a bright-yellow wooden seat. Placed on twelve yellow tables, decorated with brightly painted flowers, are 18 Olympia ...

When it comes to ringing in the New Year, the soundtrack in Colombia often evokes nostalgia, with iconic Venezuela-bound orchestras like the Billo’s Caracas Boys and Los Melódicos setting the tone for ...

The Mexican resort town of Cancun is located in one of the most peaceful states of the country. It has a safe environment, beautiful nature, and wonderful people. But for a sophisticated tourist, this ...

Something you can do when you’re in bed with the flu is to check out the latest singles from the Latin world. The pickings are somewhat slim this time around, but there’s enough here to keep the ...

In 2020, over 40 Kichwa women began to organise themselves in defence of their territory and to expel mining from the Ecuadorian Amazon. This is how Yuturi Warmi, the first Indigenous guard led by ...

Anxiety isn’t new, but it sure feels like it’s hit another level lately—especially in Latin communities where we don’t always talk about it. It’s not just the weight of family expectations or society ...

In many parts of the region, big companies take over lands for mining or farming. This forces farmers and indigenous people to leave their homes. These actions harm local communities while benefiting ...

Nothing like a good Latin album to warm the cockles of your heart when it’s cold outside. Here’s my selection of new and not-quite-so-new releases for the first month of a new year… Joy Lapps and ...

Let’s be honest — most people pick up a ukulele because it’s fun, simple, and friendly. But every once in a while, you come across a song that makes you question everything you thought you knew about ...