Argentine rock is more than the heavy and progressive rock of the seventies and the smart pop that marked the eighties. In recent years, indie rock bands have given the genre a new air and point to the future. Here is a list of some of the most representative albums […]
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2010s Chilean Electropop: A Decade in 10 Essential Tracks
Over the past ten years, Chile has witnessed the emergence of a large electropop scene in which different artists use drum machines, synthesizers and state-of-the-art software to explore the different political, social, romantic and sexual manifestations of men and women immersed in modern life. From names known in Latin America, […]
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 […]
Read More2023 Global Media Festival – Reduced Inequalities
The 2023 Global Media Festival, Georgia Tech’s annual film and discussion series focusing on sustainability across languages and cultures in Atlanta, Georgia, explores the theme “reduced inequalities within and among countries” (# 10 of the UN sustainable development goals). This year, the festival will run from Monday, April 17th to […]
Read MoreMaria Korol: "Atlanta's art community is diverse and unpretentious"
This episode of Hybrid Atlanta features Argentinean artist Maria Korol. She talks about her upbringing during the Argentina’s military dictatorship, her artistic influences from Brazil, her multilayered creative process, and Atlanta’s “unpretentious” artistic scene. Hybrid Atlanta is a video series of interviews with local artists and creatives whose work establishes […]
Read MoreHow did the pandemic impact Mexico’s culture and independent art? (Video column by Adela Goldbard)
From the militarization of the citizens to socially committed art, Mexican artist and professor Adela Goldbard helps us understand Mexico’s situation and challenges after the pandemic. This video column is part of our series on Reimagining Latin America After the Pandemic. Adela Goldbard is an interdisciplinary artist/educator/scholar from Mexico City. […]
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