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THE OTHER WAY AROUND (Volveréis-2024) Dir. Jonás Trueba
“It’s like a wedding but the other way around.” Here is a couple who are convinced they want to separate and determined to celebrate the event as well. No infidelity, no arguments…they are so cool, that there is no even “Will…
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.
In Search of the New Brazil
The Brazilian film 'Aquarius' received rave reviews following its World Premiere at Cannes where it was nominated for the Palme d’Or, the Cannes Jury Prize, and the Cannes Grand Prix. Just as captivating for the world’s…
Bola de Nieve (11 September 1911 – 2 October 1971)
Ignacio Jacinto Villa Fernández, nicknamed Bola de Nieve (snowball) - pianist, singer and songwriter - was one of the most charismatic cultural figures of his times. Black and gay, and self-confident with it, he disarmed his…
Cristina's Stuffed Poblano Peppers
We all know that chillies are a staple of Mexican cuisine, but they’re normally an ingredient to spice up the main dish. But in this recipe, the chillies are the star of the show! This recipe is as delicious as it is easy to make…
Ana Victoria's Story - Part 2: Helena
Ana Victoria is an Afro-Colombian biologist who was ordained as the first female Colombian priest of the Anglican church in July 2017 in St Paul Cathedral. After being kidnapped by armed traffickers while she was working with…
EXHALE AND RELEASE: The Story of Colombia’s Diaspora Women
Five years ago Diaspora Woman was founded under the name Truth, Memory and Reconciliation Commission of Colombian Women in the Diaspora. The idea was to bring together Colombian women, from all political and social backgrounds,…
Golden Days
Four-time Latin Grammy winners Aterciopelados defined a new Golden Era of Colombian pop music when it exploded onto the Latin pop scene back in 1993, going on to become one of Colombia’s best known pop bands of the 1990s. With a…
“FREEDOM IS WITHIN EVERYONE”
The Delinquents is a heist film with a twist: the aim is not for wealth and luxury, but for freedom and the meaning of life. Selected as Argentina’s entry for the Oscars, this latest offering from Rodrigo Moreno is based on the…
La Follía de Corelli - music video with Lina Tur Bonet and Ángel Haro
A superb collaboration between Lina Tur Bonet, the renowned baroque violinist and the Spanish visual artist Ángel Haro has resulted in possibly the first ever Classical music video. Taking the music of one of Arcangel Corelli’s…
Hot Steppin’ Chamo
With his latest single ‘Hot Steppa’ breaking records as the fastest-growing UK-produced Latino song ever, clocking over 160k views in YouTube in 4 days, Angelo Flow is on a high. The song, a collaboration with dancehall legend J…
10 Argentine Female Urban Artists to watch out for
Argentina’s urban and experimental music scenes are bubbling with talent — here are ten women rewriting sounds and shaking up expectations. Follow them, listen close.
To Fight or Not To Fight
The English-language production of Chilean playwright Pablo Manzi's 'A Fight Against' debuts at London's Royal Court Theatre until 22 January 2022. 'Una lucha contra' portrays violence as a shared…
Reggaeton’s Romantic
Jay Wheeler has long been known in his native Puerto Rico as “reggaetón’s favourite voice”, due to his romantic lyrics, folky tone and unashamedly sensitive side. He famously got so emotional at one concert in his hometown Ponce…
Roberto Bolaño: Literary Hot Property or Hot Air?
Roberto Bolaño is being hailed as the best author to come out of Latin America in the past 40 years. Why, after years of success in Spanish, has the Chilean author only now come onto the English-language radar and does he live up…
These Trees are Made of Blood @ The Arcola Theatre
A brave piece of theatre, using sensitivity, humour and music, to depict the horror of Argentina's dirty war.
SNOWBOY AND THE LATIN SECTION: NEW YORK AFTERNOON'. (SNOWBOY RECORDS)
One of the UK leading Conguero Snowboy is back, this time on his own label and delivering his latest Mambo/Salsa album! Snowboy and the Latin Section: New York Afternoon, his very own tribute to the NY
LATIN LONDONER #25 - Jamy - Singer-songwriter
Jamy is a Colombian singer, whose latest critically-acclaimed Tropical album "Cuentos de la Luna" (Moon tales), includnig Bachat and Kizomba - was produced in the Dominican Republic and is available on iTunes, Spotify…
FRANCESCO (2020) Dir Evgeny Afineevsky
THE BRIDGE MAKER- Pope Francis has broken from some traditions, opening his arms and his heart to all sectors of afflicted humanity in the world. Evgerny Afineesky’s moving documentary reveals the huge scope of Pope Francis’…
ORDINARY TIME (Tempo Común) Dir. Susana Nobre
A contemplative and minimalist film that reveals a moving life cycle as it delves into the lives of a young couple and their daughter during her first year of life. A quiet study of parenthood with a gentle intimacy and subtle…
Fish Finding Water: The Story of Pescadito Films
Children’s films do not always get the headlines they deserve despite being vital to the film industry these days. With Disney recently finding a lucrative business in Latino related animations such as the hugely successful Coco…
Deconstructing Chile's Past
Up and coming Chilean writer/ director FELIPE CARMONA URRUTIA's 'Penal Cordillera’ (2023) was nominated for the Sutherland Award (Best First Feature) at the 2023 BFI London Film Festival. He talks to Corina J Poore…
WOMAN IN THE VERGE: Sila Lua
Born in Galicia, Sila Lua started her musical career while studying music production in London and released two EPs ('The Black Door' and 'Vía') before 'ROMPE', her sea-culture inspired debut album.…
BLUE CHEESE GUACAMOLE
A British twist (make sure its stilton!) on a Latin American classic
EMILIA PÉREZ (2024) directed by Jacques Audiard is sweeping the boards at the festivals.
A Mexican drug cartel gangsta musical fantasy about Juan “Manitas” Del Monte, a married drug warlord and father of two, hires Rita (Zoë Saldaña) an unappreciated defence lawyer, to help him fake his death and emerge transformed…
Don Juan in Soho @ The Donmar Warehouse
The myth of Don Juan is well-known. Though it found its origins in literature over four centuries ago, the idea has come into popular culture and evolved to fit the typically modern term of ‘womanizer’. Yes, Don Juan is a…
Dominican Shades
Lara Morgenstern reflects on the enviable coolness of Vicente Garcia, when she meets the Dominican singer-songwriter, clad in sunglasses on a cloudy London day.
Colombia’s struggle for sustainable development
The relationship between the natural environment and the armed conflict in Colombia is deeply interwoven and complex. Even following the Peace Accords, the issue of governance is at the root of the environmental challenges…
Reggaeton producer Tainy releases his first EP
Puerto Rican producer Tainy, made an appearance this time as an artist with his debut EP, ‘The Kids Who Grew Up on Reggaeton: Neon Tapes’ , released via his boutique label NEON16 and Roc Nation Records.
Cheo Feliciano Tunes That Rock the Dance Floor
When it comes to salsa greatness very few people are on the same level of Cheo Feliciano. He can only be compared with the very best salsa singers and no better proof of his quality was the fact that he delivered hits in the 60…
LatinoLife's 2023 Homegrown Music Roundup
We at LatinoLife are so proud of our UK Latin Talent, and the privilege of helping to nurture and showcase that talent to the world through our media, events and music label and activities as a National Portfolio Organisation.…
Wandering Soul
Caracas born singer-songwriter Laura Guevara was one of Venezuela’s risings stars, winning the Pepsi Awards in 2017, the country's equivalent of the Mercury Prize. Her involvement in the student protests, however, leading…
LATIN LONDONER #60 - Tara Hoyos-Martinez, Actor, Writer, Director
After being crowned Miss Universe Great Britain and alongside a successful modelling career, Tara made a splash on the big screen in British romcom Ghosted (2022). Since then, Tara's screen work has gone from strength to…
Things We Love About... Mexican Comedy
Ask a British person what they know about Mexico and they might mention tacos and Cancún: for those unacquainted with the country, its image is inextricably linked to bean-laden delicacies and ‘Spring Break’ debauchery. However…
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