For Cuban Artist Daymé Arocena, Finding Her Own Voice Was a Matter of Survival
For Cuban Artist Daymé Arocena, Finding Her Own Voice Was a Matter of Survival
“I came to this earth to do music, and that's all I have been doing my entire life,” Cuban artist Daymé Arocena told LATINA back in May from her home in Puerto Rico. “I never made the decision to be a musician. I was just born a musician.” Arocena’s parents [...]
Grupo Frontera, Apple Music’s Latest ‘Up Next’ Artist Never Expected This Level of Success
Grupo Frontera, Apple Music’s Latest ‘Up Next’ Artist Never Expected This Level of Success
Grupo Frontera is breaking barriers yet again. This time, the group has been selected for Apple Music's Up Next program after taking a huge part in helping Mexican music go global last year. Groupo Frontera went viral last year with their norteño cover of the song "No Se Va” by [...]
Ana de Armas Stars in New AppleTV+ Release ‘Ghosted’
Ana de Armas Stars in New AppleTV+ Release ‘Ghosted’
It’s official, everybody - Ana de Armas can do anything. From high-caliber dramas and high-concept comedies, to big-budget actioners, out-of-the-box horror, and everything in between, Ana de Armas is the real deal. It all started with her breakout role in 2015’s "Knock Knock", where she starred opposite Keanu Reeves as [...]
Latinas Won Big at the 2023 Latin American Music Awards
Latinas Won Big at the 2023 Latin American Music Awards
The world's brightest Latin music stars collided last weekend at the Latin American Music Awards in Las Vegas. This year, the theme was “Somos Un Movimiento,” which showcased how Latin music and culture have permeated the mainstream. The award show made sure to highlight the rising Latin acts as well [...]
New Music Picks: Carla Morrison, Natti Natasha, Olga Tañón and More
New Music Picks: Carla Morrison, Natti Natasha, Olga Tañón and More
Welcome to LATINA’s weekly roundup of the best new music. This week’s list features new music from Carla Morrison, Lele Pon's blast from the past with Guaynaa, and Natti Natasha's heartfelt song. Also on the list: Olga Tañón post-breakup anthem “La Vida Da Vuelta,” Bad Gyal breakthrough with “Chulo,” and [...]
Friday Film Roundup: Evil Dead Rise, Beau is Afraid, Carmen, and More
Friday Film Roundup: Evil Dead Rise, Beau is Afraid, Carmen, and More
Welcome to LATINA’s Film Fridays, our bi-weekly picks for the exciting new film releases on our radar. With a horror film, a military film, a biopic, a musical, and an action romcom all coming out on the same day, there really is something for everyone this weekend. The biggest release, [...]
For What’s Next on the Menu, the ‘Higher Dining’ Experience Hits Different
For What’s Next on the Menu, the ‘Higher Dining’ Experience Hits Different
While growing up, sisters Roshelly and Shanelly Pena would have never thought they’d one day become chefs. Let alone chefs who curate savory cannabis-infused menus — yes, entire menus — of what they refer to as “power dishes,” desserts, and mocktails, all centered around flower. The sisters turned business partners [...]