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A READERS GUIDE TO MEXICO

To read a book from or about Mexico is to transport yourself to another time or place. Novels from some of the great writers such as Rosario Castellanos or Elena Garro or beautifully observed memoirs also clash with the harsh…

Culture Guides | Literature
A Readers Guide to Argentina

Like its music, dance, theatre and art, Latin America is producer of some of the greatest literature that exists on the planet. But in this rich forest of words, it’s not easy to know where to start. Which is why we asked our…

Culture Guides | Film
OSCARS 2023: The Latino Contenders

Last year at the Oscars, the animated movie Encanto and Afro-Latina actress Ariana DeBose took home awards. In recent years, figures such as Alejandro G. Iñarritu, Alfonso Cuarón, and Guillermo del Toro have been winners. This…

Culture Guides | Film
Films To Watch Before You Die #8 - Strawberry and Chocolate (Fresas y Chocolate) Cuba 1993

In celebration of LGBT History Month, we remember one of the most memorable queer films in Latin American film history. Strawberry and Chocolate is a delightful 1993 film by Cuban directors Tomás Gutiérrez Alea and Juan Carlos…

Culture Guides | Film
Films to Watch Before You Die #7 – “The Motorcycle Diaries" by Walter Salles

Guevara Before Che – An expedition for Socialism across 1950s Latin America and the making of a revolutionary

Culture Guides | Film
Films to Watch Before You Die #6 – 'La Historia Oficial' by Luis Puenzo

Only Memory Remains – Desaparecidos, Bourgeoisie and Memory in 1983 Argentina

Culture Guides | Film
Films to Watch Before You Die #5: 'Palomita Blanca' by Raúl Ruiz

CHILE IN VIEW - Palomita Blanca (Little White Dove) A teenage love affair in times of civil unrest and military dictatorship. Our fifth entry of  “Latin American films you should watch before you die” is one of the most…

Culture Guides | Film
Films To Watch Before You Die #4 - O’ Desafio (The Challenge) Dir. Paulo César Saraceni

A PLACE FOR POETS – O’ Desafio (The Challenge) of living in a Society that you don’t understand. Once again, the 4th film in our series of “Latin American films you should watch before you die” explores the topics of love and…

Culture Guides | Film
Films To Watch Before You Die #3 - Alfonso Cuaron's 'Y Tu Mamá Tambien'

A CHRONICLE OF REALITY – A Journey across life and natural and political landscapes, an emotional kick and a box-office success. Alfonso Cuarón’s 2001 film Y Tu Mamá También (And Your Mom Too) is the third entry in our series of…

Culture Guides | Film
Films to Watch Before You Die #2 - 'El Mismo Amor, la Misma Lluvia' by Juan Jose Campanella

OLIVETTI BLUES – A two-hour journey into the beauty of love, passion and dreams.

Culture Guides | Film
Films to Watch Before You Die: #1 Memories of Underdevelopment

In the first in our series on Latin American Films to Watch Before You Die, Marianna Civitillo takes a look back on 1960s post-revolution Cuba with 'Memorias del Subdesarrollo' (Memories of Underdevelopment) by Tomás…

Culture Guides | Film
Great Latin American films from 2021

2021 was a difficult year for film, especially cinema releases. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the 2021 Academy Awards event took place in April 2021, at the usual event venue, the spectacular Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los…

Culture Guides | Culture, Society
Yerba Mate: A Gringa’s Guide

A gringa living in Argentina describes the joys of discovering Yerba Mate, and the social hurdles to overcome in between!

Culture Guides | Literature
LatinoLife's Guide to Bi-lingual Poetry

Rhyming translator-poet, Timothy Adès guides us through the daunting world of poetry, finding moments of bi-lingual inspiration to help us battle through dark times and relish the good...

Culture Guides | Literature
LatinoLife's Guide to the Latin American Classics

A list we've always wanted to do... the must-reads of Latin America's fantastic array of fiction. Here we begin with the classics, from the 20th century and before, obviously omitting many greats...but you have to start…

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The Isolation Film List

You may have missed them first time around in the cinema, but here’s ten relatively recent Latin-American films available online to watch in isolation – you won’t be disappointed!

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Latin Things to Do with Kids

There’s always something exciting to do in London, but it gets a bit tricky when it comes to finding things in Spanish for kids or to inspire them about their culture! So we’ve put together a list of great things to do with the…

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London Bars with a Latin Edge

London is a city that's always buzzing with stuff to do. There is never a shortlist of places to go on a Friday night, but, unfortunately, your weekend budget is not always grand. Susana Cicchetto went out on the town to…

Culture Guides | Film, Lifestyle, Theatre
THE LUKAS ARTS WINNERS

After two month of voting by the public and expert judges, here are the LUKAS Winners For Outstanding Contribution to Theatre, Film and Fashion

Culture Guides | Flamenco Dance, Tango Dance, Tropical Dance
THE LUKAS DANCE WINNERS 2019

From Tango and Salsa to Flamenco and Ballet, here are The LUKAS Winners For Outstanding Contribution To Dance

Culture Guides | Theatre, Pop & Rock, Tropical Music, Alternative
Latin Londoners of 2018

As Latin artists are making the mark ever more indelibly in the UK, we celebrate those who stood out this year, earning the support from both the public and the discerning LUKAS judges to win awards for their artistic excellence…

Culture Guides | Art
The VIA Art Prize celebrates its 4th year.

Latino Life talks to Ting Tong Chang, who’s work ‘Peng’s Journey to the Southern Darkness’ won the VIA Art Prize in 2016. Now Chang is a juror for the up- and- coming VIA Art Prize, inviting candidates to offer their work for…

Culture Guides | Lifestyle
WHERE TO PARTY - The Ultimate Guide to Cocktails and Dancing

There's nothing quite like a Latin party, with rhythms flowing and ladies glowing. But where can you find the Real Latin Thing? Here’s our definitive directory of London’s best Latin drinks and club nights.

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Awards Categories for The LUKAS 2019

The Latin UK Awards is Europe’s only awards ceremony to celebrate Latino culture in all its diversity and manifestations: music, dance, theatre, film, arts, and sport. The public is invited to nominate candidates for The LUKAS…

Culture Guides | Spain
The World of Spanish Belénes

Christmas - a time for glittering trees, flashing lights and endless feasts. In Spain, whilst its biggest celebration of ‘Los Reyes’ falls on the 6th of January - with crowds lining the streets and children perched on their…

Culture Guides | Art
A Guide to Mexican Contemporary Art

To mark the UK’s dedicated ‘Year of Mexico’, Latino Life celebrates the work of the 10 hottest Mexican artists right now, who have- or will be- delivering exhibitions across the country in 2015. From Tate Modern commissions to…

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London's Mexican Love-in

Forget the Mexican moment, London is having an officially sanctioned Mexican love-in with British and Mexican governments having de- clared 2015 the year of Mexico in the UK and the UK in Mexico. Whether it’s the ‘New Mexican…

Culture Guides | Culture, Society
Las Cosas por su Nombre

Confused when someone tells you to "Stand my balls up", "arm a patch and throw out the wagon" or "take out my stone by making a show"? You'll need Candela’s guide to authentic Colombian Spanish…

Culture Guides | Culture
Spanish in Spain ¿pan comido? Think again

Just when you think you’ve mastered the textbook basics, reality rudely interrupts with slang to turn those so useful words on their head. Throw away those textbooks! Here is your alternative guide to what you thought were the…

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