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Ludmilla Makes History as First Afro-Latina on Coachella’s Main Stage, Bringing Queer Love and Brazilian Funk to the Desert
Brazilian superstar Ludmilla made history as the first Afro-Latina to perform on Coachella’s main stage, delivering a powerful set rooted in Black Brazilian culture, queer love, and global funk. Her performance marked a long-overdue win for Afro-Latinx visibility at one of the world’s biggest music festivals.
Shakira and Bizarrap’s Viral Session Redefines Heartbreak Anthems in Latin Music
Shakira’s explosive collaboration with Bizarrap in “BZRP Music Sessions Vol. 53” broke records and barriers, turning heartbreak into a global anthem of empowerment. Explore the impact of the track, its live performances, and why it marks a bold new era for the Latin pop icon.
Chavi Leons: The Fresh Voice Revolutionizing the contemporary Bachata Sound
Discover how Chavi Leons is redefining bachata by blending traditional Dominican roots with modern pop influences. As the bachata pop movement grows under leaders like Prince Royce, Chavi brings soulful storytelling and innovative sounds to a genre long overlooked by the Latin music industry. Dive into the rise of bachata’s new wave and why artists like Chavi Leons are shaping its vibrant future.
Plan B’s Love and Sex: A Retroactive Tribute to Reggaetón’s Most Sex-Positive Duo
Plan B’s Love and Sex remains a groundbreaking reggaetón album that boldly celebrated adult desire and sensuality. The cousin duo Chencho Corleone and Maldy from Guayama, Puerto Rico, pioneered a raw, unapologetic sound that shaped the genre’s evolution. Discover why fans still long for their return and how their legacy continues to influence Latin urban music.
Jesus Sepulveda ‘Mr. Tough Life’ Comedy Special: A Review
Jesus Sepúlveda’s Mr. Tough Life on HBO Max is puro corazón con comedia. In just 29 minutes, he peels back layers of growing up Latino in L.A.—talking therapy, familia, and cultura—with hella humor and realness. This ain’t no watered-down stand-up. It’s for la comunidad, by la comunidad. If you want to laugh, reflect, and feel seen, Mr. Tough Life es pa’ ti.
Why Latinidad Must Be Rethought: The Anti-Black Roots of Mestizaje and the Erasure of Afro-Latinos
Latinidad, long celebrated as a unifying identity, has deep roots in anti-Blackness and erasure. From the myth of mestizaje to modern-day media exclusion, Afro-Latinos have been systematically pushed to the margins. This critique explores the harms of Latinidad’s whitewashed foundations, citing voices like Janel Martinez, Rosa Clemente, Alan Pelaez Lopez, and Zahira Kelly who demand accountability and visibility for Black Latinxs.
Ian Lara’s ‘Growing Shame’ Stand Up on Comedy Central: A Review
Ian Lara’s Growing Shame on Comedy Central is puro corazón y chiste. En solo 30 minutos, el dominicano de Queens te lleva por un trip de risas, familia, luto, y lo awkward que es adulting. He’s chill, funny, and real con su cultura—sin tener que overexplain. It’s comedy con alma, donde te ríes, pero también te quedas pensando. This one? Mandatory pa’ cualquiera que quiera humor con raíz.
J Balvin’s Afro-Latino Award Sparks Backlash and Exposes Anti-Blackness in Latin Music Industry
J Balvin accepting an Afro-Latino award as a white Colombian artist sparked widespread backlash, highlighting the ongoing erasure of Black Latinx artists in the music industry. The controversy reveals deeper issues of racism, cultural appropriation, and the need for accountability in Latin music.
Aida Rodriguez Debuts New Comedy Special ‘Fighting Words’ on HBO MAX
Aida Rodriguez’s Fighting Words is more than a comedy special—it’s a raw, funny, and deeply personal reclamation of identity. From reuniting with her father in the Dominican Republic to spotlighting her Afro-Latina roots and Caribbean lineage, Rodriguez blends sharp wit with emotional depth. With a DJ set by Venus X setting the tone, she delivers a set that’s unfiltered, political, and proudly her own.