Due to the coronavirus pandemic, various countries have experienced a national quarantine. Some artists used this time to write songs and encourage their listeners to follow the World Health Organization’s guidelines. The message has been to remain hopeful. This is a list of 10 artists who produced songs about the […]
Read MoreDJ EU: “Puerto Rico is my background; Atlanta is my sound”
This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features DJ EU, a Puerto Rico-raised and Atlanta-based DJ. He talks about his journey into the DJ industry, his LatinX cultural background, and his experience as the official DJ for Atlanta United FC Team. Created by Paul Alonso, Hybrid Atlanta is a video interview series with […]
Read More10 Latin American Museums You Can Visit Virtually
As traveling restrictions, safety measures, and other COVID-19 related concerns take precedence in today’s reality, alternate ways to enjoy art and culture have emerged. The Google Arts and Cultures project, created almost ten years ago, is a resource to view the work of many museums virtually. The following list contains […]
Read MoreKIBI JAMES: "I don't see anyone like me making music in Atlanta" [VIDEO]
This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features Yvette Gonzalez and Miranda Corless from KIBI JAMES, the tropical garage pop from Atlanta. They talk about their multicultural identities, their LatinX backgrounds, and DIY scene in Atlanta. Created by Paul Alonso, Hybrid Atlanta is a video interview series with local artists and creatives […]
Read More10 TikTokers Sharing LatinX Cultural Diversity
In 2016, Byte Dance, a Chinese company, created TikTok, but the app became popular in the United States in 2019. A short-form video-sharing app, TikTok allows users to create short music clips, lip-sync, dance, and comedy skits through videos with the use of music and audio clips created by users. […]
Read More10 Essential Albums of the new Brazilian Pop
With a tenuous connection with the sound brands that are associated with the music of Brazil – samba, bossa nova, carnival – the new Brazilian pop shares a tendency towards electronic music, contemporary R&B and avant garde pop. Here is a review of ten essential albums to dive into the […]
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