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Ricardo Cinalli’s “ A Ravishing Muse – An Irreverent Homage to Picasso”
Ricardo Cinalli (born on April 3rd 1948) is a renowned Argentine artist, known for a neo-Classical approach to his painting. Focusing largely on the human figure he has created a style of his own with remarkable drawing skills.…
Bolo de Milho – Corn Cake
Bolo de Milho is one of my favourite cakes from Brazil and reminds me so much of a traditional festival from my mothers region called São João, which is when the dish is typically served. It takes place in June, you thank the…
Arsenio Rodriguez - Como se Goza en el Barrio. Havana & NYC recordings 1946-1962’
Grosso! Recordings Arsenio Rodriguez, aka the ‘Marvellous Blind man’ is one of Latin music’s greatest unsung heroes. A true genius, he created the roots s of what eventually would become Salsa. He died poor and forgotten in the…
Narconovelas – Glorifying or Challenging Stereotypes?
Latinolife explores the two sides of this controversial debate.
Cunha: The Man Who Knew Too Much
The arrest of the former speaker of Congress has sent shock-waves through Brasilia.
Chiles En Nogada – Stuffed Peppers in Walnut Sauce
I was always a bit scared off the amount of ingredients in Chiles en Nogada (Chiles in Walnut Sauce) but I’m so glad I tackled it as it’s a really great recipe! I’ve modified it a bit to make it a bit simpler to try at home. This…
Edwin Sanz ‘Overflow’ (Alex Wilson Records)
Following his great debut San Agustín, Sanz delivers another solid Salsa album. This album is a daring production for Sanz, going into a more mature sound, with three English songs and an array of guests including his producer/…
Brazil - Election Post-Mortem
The PT (Workers' Party) fared very badly in the recent municipal elections and is unlikely to recover before 2018. The political system is entering a new era, but no one knows where it will lead.
Pao de Queijo
Pão De Queijo can be tricky for those of you who may not have worked with Tapioca flour before but trust me it gets a lot easier every time you make it. This is my favourite recipe from home, I love the smell of them and how…
Latin Hotlist #1 - October 2016
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Michel Camilo & Tomatito ‘Spain Forever’ (Decca)
Dominican pianist Michel Camilo and Spanish guitarist Tomatito, have become one of the great musical pairings of the century. Back in 2000, after being friends for years, the two maestros recorded the seminal album ‘Spain’, which…
AFRO LATINOS: Un Pedazito de la Historia Negra
To be or not to be Afro-Latino? Maria V. Luna explores the resurgance of black pride in Latin America and its diasporas.
The Clan (Dir. Pablo Trapero)
Outsanding performances and direction bring to life this story, one of the most curious of Argentina's many intriguing historical dramas.
Mousse de Maracujá - Passion Fruit Mousse
I’m about to let you into a little secret… it’s the tastiest and simplest recipe to come out of Brazil…. maybe even the world. Passionfruit Mousse (or Mousse de Maracujá as it’s more commonly known as) is made of just 3…
Colombia: the double edged sword of peace in Tumaco
As the referendum nears, asking the public to take a leap of faith in Peace, the residents in Tumaco know that it will come at a price and move forward under no ilusions, as Niamh Ni Bhriain explores
Transformed by Scent
Amaranta Wright enters the world of Ramón Monegal, the legendary Spanish perfumer now celebrating 100 years of a family in fragrance, and emerges transformed.
Pastelón - Plantain Lasagna
Plantain Lasagne is the perfect food combo, sweet & salty and best of all low-cal compared to a typical lasagne. In this recipe, which originates in Puerto Rico, thin layers of tasty plantain replace the layers of pasta…
Akumal - A Corner in Paradise
If Tulum is too trendy and Playa del Carmen's party vibe isn't your scene, take time out at Akumal. Just don't pester the turtles, says Elizabeth Mistry.
How Green Has Brazil's Olympics Been?
Brazil proclaimed that it would be hosting a Green Olympics. Despite some bright spots, the result was disappointing, our Brazil correspondent says.
When Two World's Collide (Dir. Heidi Brandenburg and Mathew Orzel)
The Sundance World Cinema Documentary special jury prize-winner, this tense and immersive tour de force, takes audiences directly into the line of fire between powerful, opposing Peruvian factions who will stop at nothing to keep…
Watermelon & Tuna Ceviche
It’s September which means its officially the end of Summer….. boooooo! All the sad face emojis. I can’t let summer escape me with out making one last dish to celebrate the warmer seasons and that is my favourite new ceviche…
BRAZIL: Tapajós industrial waterway -- a potential environmental disaster
In early August, the Brazilian government unexpectedly cancelled the São Luiz do Tapajós hydroelectric power station, the largest of a series of major dams planned along the Tapajós River and its tributaries. Indigenous groups…
Juan Gabriel, Singer-Songwriter (1950-2016)
Juan Gabriel, who has died aged 66, is considered to be one of Latin American greatest singer-songwriters of all time. The Mexican wrote around 1,500 songs, many of which made hits for and brought fame and fortune to countless…
Colombia: Will the people say Yes to peace?
With the entire final agreement finally signed in Havana, the peace accords must now be submitted to a national referendum on October 2. The outcome remains uncertain. Gwen Burnyeat is a British anthropologist and writer, who has…
Sao Paulo Symphony and Venezuelan Pianist Gabriela Montero delight a packed Royal Albert Hall at The BBC Proms
The 2016 season of BBC Proms has featured an unusual programme of high profile musicians from Latin America, starting with the brilliant young Argentine Sol Gabetta, soloist in an outstanding performance of Elgar's '…
Moqueca de Peixe – Brazilian Fish Coconut Stew
Moqueca (pronounced mo-KEH-kah) may sound exotic but it’s incredibly easy to make and you probably have most of the ingredients in your cupboard already! This is one of the most famous dishes in Brazil, from a region called Bahia…
'JULIETA' (Dir. Pedro Almodóvar)
Almodovar's ‘Julieta’ marks a change in the iconic director’s well-known style
BETTY BOO by CLAUDIA PIÑEIRO / Bitter Lemon Press 2016.
The latest novel from Latin America's literary sensation being dubbed the Argentine Patricia Highsmith
How Latinos in the UK Can Show Support for Black Lives Matter
A young Afro Latina from the US is inspired by a show of UK solidarity for Black Lives Matter in Brixton and suggests ways Latinos in the UK can help
Alfredo Jarr: This is Not America
Chilean-born artist Alfredo Jaar has caused controversy in the past with his project titled A Logo For America which originally appeared on a billboard in Times Square in the 1980s, and now it has appeared in London where it was…
Marc Anthony’s Debut Concert in the UK
The biggest selling salsa artist of all time showed he could still be surprised by adoring fans, as he was visibly moved and energised by an 02 full of London's latinos.
Coconut Flour and Cashew Nut Biscuits
These Brazilian biscuits are sooo more-ish and divinely simple to make. I love cashews, they are positively the best thing to leave Brazil since Adriana Lima (my mum comes from Rio Grande do Norte, it has the biggest cashew nut…
Mala ‘Mirrors’ (Brownswood Recordings)
South London producer Mala’s latest production on Brownwood records is every bit as good as his previous album ‘Mala In Cuba’. This time Mala went deeper south and dug into the sounds of Peru: from the Afro sounds of the Cajon to…
Brazil's Scandals; Cunha on the Rack
Brazil’s congressional ethics committee recently voted to remove Deputy Eduardo Cunha, one of the orchestrators of President Dilma Rousseff’s impeachment, from his position as Lower House Speaker. This decision comes after a…
Colombia: A Historic Agreement on Peace
From remote cities in Colombia’s South like Pasto, to Bogotá, the financial and political capital, tens of thousands of people turned out to watch the signing of the historic ‘End of Conflict’ agreement on big screens in main…
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