Katelina Eccleston

Katelina "Gata" Eccleston is a leading cultural and reggaeton critic, historian, artist, and executive producer known for her groundbreaking work centering Black Latinx voices in music and media. As the creator of Reggaetón con la Gata, she has become a pioneering force in documenting the genre's Afro-diasporic roots. Her writing has appeared in outlets such as Rolling Stone, PAPER, and Complex, offering sharp, culturally rich commentary on Latin music and identity. Gata also served as the executive producer and host of Spotify Studios’ LOUD: The History of Reggaeton podcast, the first of its kind inspired by her Perreo 101 Podcast. Through her multi-hyphenate career, Eccleston has redefined what it means to archive, critique, and shape the future of Reggaeton.

2026 Karol G The First Latina to Headline Coachella Festival
Karol G at Coachella: A Historic Headline That Crowns Reggaeton’s Global Rise

Karol G at Coachella: A Historic Headline That Crowns Reggaeton’s Global Rise

Katelina EcclestonApril 14, 2026
Going Under The Knife? Here Are Some Things You Should KnowCulture

Going Under The Knife? Here Are Some Things You Should Know

Katelina EcclestonDecember 13, 2025
Dear Floridian Latinos, It’s Time To Talk About Your Role in Your Trump-Era DemiseCulture

Dear Floridian Latinos, It’s Time To Talk About Your Role in Your Trump-Era Demise

Katelina EcclestonJanuary 23, 2026
Haitian Honor Student Stephora Joseph Dies During School Reward Trip in Dominican Republic; Authorities Launch InvestigationNews

Haitian Honor Student Stephora Joseph Dies During School Reward Trip in Dominican Republic; Authorities Launch Investigation

Katelina EcclestonJanuary 23, 2026
U.S. Military Strikes, Venezuelan Sovereignty and a Regional Firestorm: The New Latin American FlashpointNews

U.S. Military Strikes, Venezuelan Sovereignty and a Regional Firestorm: The New Latin American Flashpoint

Katelina EcclestonJanuary 23, 2026
How Yoruba Religions Thrive Within Latin CommunitiesCommentaryCulture

How Yoruba Religions Thrive Within Latin Communities

Katelina EcclestonJanuary 23, 2026
Any Lucia Lopez Belloza a 19-year-old college student deported despite judge’s order blocking her removal: LawyerNews

Any Lucia Lopez Belloza a 19-year-old college student deported despite judge’s order blocking her removal: Lawyer

Katelina EcclestonJanuary 23, 2026
Cachirula y Loojan Electrify Flowfest 2026: Mexican Reggaetón Duo Brings Sexolandia to Life

Cachirula y Loojan Electrify Flowfest 2026: Mexican Reggaetón Duo Brings Sexolandia to Life

Katelina EcclestonJanuary 23, 2026
Op-Ed: La Esclava Blanca — When White Savior Narratives Eclipse Black HistoriesCommentary

Op-Ed: La Esclava Blanca — When White Savior Narratives Eclipse Black Histories

Katelina EcclestonJanuary 23, 2026
La Gabi y Shadow Blow Llevan la Vida y la Diversidad a la Música Urbana con “Al Otro Día”Culture

La Gabi y Shadow Blow Llevan la Vida y la Diversidad a la Música Urbana con “Al Otro Día”

Katelina EcclestonJanuary 23, 2026