Peruvian Mario Vargas Llosa, Nobel Prize-winning author and the last great figure of the Latin American “boom” of literary fiction, passed away at age 89 in Lima. A prolific creator and a controversial political commentator, he was widely considered “the most universal Peruvian.” Here are some of his most celebrated […]
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The six-episode Netflix adaptation brings to life the iconic Argentinian sci-fi comic book of the same name. “El Eternauta” (The Eternaut) adapts Héctor Germán Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López’s graphic novel, originally published between 1957-1959 in Hora Cero magazine.
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Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso’s 17-minute Tiny Desk performance in October 2024 became a cultural phenomenon with their unique take of blended trap, Latin jazz, and rock. Praised by host Anamaria Sayre as “one of the best, if not the best” Tiny Desk performances, the duo now returns with Papota, a […]
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Comedy podcasts in Spanish have experienced a surge in popularity. From satirical talk shows to improvised comedy and true crime with a humorous twist, these podcasts are carving out a unique niche in the digital entertainment industry. Which podcasts do you listen to? Comment below. Spanish Version Los podcasts de […]
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Peso Pluma, the Mexican artist who has carved out a new chapter for corridos by blending traditional Mexican sounds with urban influences, deems himself a “superhero” who has “saved Mexican regional music”. Others think differently. His music belongs to the subgenre corridos tumbados, blending traditional corridos with rap, hip-hop, and […]
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Venezuelans have faced one of the world’s largest displacement crises, with 7.7 million people displaced globally. In response, many Venezuelan artists use their work as a powerful medium to explore themes of migration, identity, and resilience. Through painting, textiles, and mixed media, they transform personal and collective experiences into art, offering a creative lens to navigate and express the emotions of displacement.
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