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One Month Since Sean Bell Police Shooting Acquittal : The Community Doesn't Stop
Sunday marks one month since the New York City Police officers that shot and killed Sean Bell were acquitted.If you think one month is enough time to forget, and move on to business as usual, at least one part of... Read more »
El Museo del Barrio Has It's Quinceñero Tonight
El Museo del Barrio, located in Spanish Harlem, New York City, is actually older than 15 years old, but I'm able to stay quiet about an institution's age. Founded in 1969, by a group of artists and community activists, tonight... Read more »
What I Did This Weekend : Paul Simon's Songs from the Capeman at BAM
Saturday night La Mala headed to the beautiful and historic Brooklyn Academy of Music to see, listen, and experience Songs from the Capeman, part of a month long celebration of musician Paul Simon. The packed house was chock full of... Read more »
Paz Sin Fronteras Concert This Sunday on Colombian-Venezuelan Border
This Sunday, March 16th, on a bridge linking Venezuela and Colombia, music will join the two nations as well, following political drama between the South American countries. The Concierto Paz Sin Fronteras (The Peace Without Borders Concert)will feature Miguel Bosé,... Read more »
Celebrate Dominican Independence Day : SOB's Style
Just because I'm Puerto Rican doesn't mean I don't like some Dominican flavor (forget the rumors of Ricans vs. Dominicans). I know from experience that one of the hottest Dominican Independence Day celebrations outside D.R. is in NYC, more specifically... Read more »
NY Ricans to Protest Machetero Arrest
There is a call for Ricans and supporters of the Rican independence movement to protest the arrest of Avelino Gonzalez Claudio. The ProLibertad Freedom Campaign Contact us at ProLibertad {AT} Hotmail.com or at the ProLibertad Hotline: 718-601-4751. Visit our website:... Read more »
Flamenco Festival 2008 Brings Spanish Flavor to U.S. : Coast to Coast
Today the 2008 Flamenco Festival kicks off bringing its brightest and most talented stars straight from Spain into your city. The tour features Carmen Linares and Miguel Poveda, Tomatito, Belen Maya, Merche Esmeralda, Rocio Molina, Ballet Flamenco and Eva Yerbabuena.... Read more »
Mexican Director Wins Big at Sundance
Mexican director Ernesto Contreras is celebrating a very nice win at the Sundance Film Festival. His movie, Párpados Azules, took home the special jury prize over the weekend. This is the 7th win for the film, which has triumphed... Read more »
San Juan to Honor Ricky Martin
San Juan, Puerto Rico, is proud of its native son Ricky Martin, and will show its love for el ex-Menudo by dedicating its San Sebastian Festival to him this new year:Martin's international singing career and charitable work for children will... Read more »
Happy Kwanzaa!
The holiday season is far from over especially in for some in the African-American community.Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-African holiday which celebrates family, community and culture. Celebrated from 26 December thru 1 January, its origins are in the... Read more »
Francisco Pancho Navarro Brings His Sweet Guitar
Chances are you've heard Argentino guitarist Francisco Pancho Navarro before and not even known it. Who hasn't heard the haunting soundtrack of the film Frida? Maybe you like the 2006 Rolling Stones remake of I'm Free? Pancho has backed the... Read more »
Tigres and Jaguares join forces for immigrants
Two very famous musical groups of feline nomenclature -- Los Tigres del Norte and Jaguares -- came together to give a voice to the plight of immigrants all over the world at the closing ceremony of the Universal Culture Forum... Read more »
Backstage at the Latin Grammy Awards 2007 : Telecast
Once the pre-telecast was over, the press room went on lockdown. Despite the fact that every year I ask to take pics and video of the arrivals on the green carpet, I have been denied twice. Instead I watched the... Read more »
Kinky at the BMI Latin Grammy PreParty
Kinky gave a kick culo performance at the BMI Latin Grammy pre-party. They were up for a Latin Grammy for Best Alternative Album but lost to the Aterciopelados. ... Read more »
Latin Grammy Awards 2007 : Pre-Telecast
Yours truly got all dressed up for the Latin Grammy awards, even the part that they don't show on television, the pre-telecast, where about 90% of awards are given out. And I'm not just talking about catagories for designing the... Read more »
Alejandra Alberti at BMI Latin Grammy Pre-Party
I was really impressed with Alejandra Alberti at the Jet nightclub inside the Mirage last night, having never heard her before. She was an incredible live performer and her family was so cute, cheering the Mexi-Cubana from the sidelines. She's... Read more »
BMI , Noche Latina, Heineken, Maxim en Espanol Latin Grammy Pre-Party Green Carpet Arrivals
Alejandra Alberti, nominated for a Latin Grammy in the category of Best New Artist. Best Grupero Album nominees Grupo Bryndis. The party was held last night at Jet Nightclub inside the Mirage Hotel and Casino. ... Read more »
Latin Grammy Countdown : Las Vegas Strip
As soon as I got off the plane at Las Vegas Mccarran Airport, I ran over to the Mandalay Bay to pick up my press credentials. The beautiful hotel was filled with fans lining up to see their favorite Latin... Read more »
Mala Gets a Taste of Unexpected Mexico : Bohemia Style
Last week I had the multi-sensory pleasure of attending Unexpected Mexico here in NYC. The event, sponsored by Bohemia Beer, was a feast, literally, featuring three top Mexican chefs, drinks, and musica. Upon entering Skylight Studio, an events space in... Read more »
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