Fito Páez, the iconic Argentine musician, has released Cuando el Circo Llega al Pueblo (“When the Circus Arrives in Town”), a single that previews his forthcoming album, Novela, set for release in March 2025. With touches of magical realism, the song tells the story of an eccentric circus arriving in […]
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At 46 years old, Puerto Rican musician René Pérez, known as Residente, obtained his first Grammy in the category of Música Urbana over Bad Bunny, Feid, J Balvin, and Young Miko. His album Las Letras Ya No Importan [lyrics don’t matter anymore], or “Les paroles n’ont pas d’importance” [words no […]
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Bad Bunny’s sixth studio album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS (I Should Have Taken More Photos), has been widely celebrated as “a breathtaking balancing act, a succession of history lessons tucked inside airtight reggaeton, synth-pop, and folk songs” (Vulture) and the artist considered “a master at work to enact his vision […]
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The film Emilia Pérez tells the story of a Mexican drug cartel leader who disappears by transitioning into a woman. Its lead, Karla Sofía Gascón, made history as the first openly trans actor nominated for an Oscar, marking a significant milestone for transgender representation and inclusivity in cinema. Blending drama, music, […]
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Born in the UK from Jewish descent, Venezuelan-American comedian Joanna Hausmann talks with Polivision’s Paul Alonso about her evolution as a comedian, the role of “discomfort” as a central component for satire, intersectional identities and the implications of criticizing the left and right in today’s polarized environment. Hausmann became initially […]
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From denialism during the pandemic to the emerging content creator economy, Argentinian journalist and Youtuber Ivana Szerman describes the social and digital landscape Argentina is experiencing after the pandemic. This video column is part of our series on Reimagining Latin America After the Pandemic: Media, Culture and Democracy Ivana Szerman […]
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