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LatinoLife's Outreach Programme Celebrates 10 Years
From its humble beginnings 25 years ago, LatinoLife has been driven by its passion for diffusing authentic Latin culture in all its diversity. When we started the festival - LatinoLife in the Park - it literally meant taking what…
Voice in Residence
In the often vacuous world of Reggaeton, Residente has stood out as one of its most outspoken artists. Even at the Grammy Awards, where he has, perhaps surprisingly, won more than any other Latin artist, the former Calle 13…
The Charm of Old-School Spanish
If you like unpretentious class and great food, then Mayfair's back street secret Spanish hideout is for you, says Amaranta Wright
GABY ACOSTA, EMMY-nominated Mexican costume designer makes an impression in Hollywood.
Talented first-generation Mexican costume designer GABY ACOSTA, has been rewarded with an EMMY nomination for ‘Outstanding Period Costume Design’ for her work on Taylor Sheridan’s acclaimed Western TV series ‘1923’.
Can Paraguay’s Revival Shock the World? The Road to 2026
After a painful 16-year wait, Paraguay is finally back on football's biggest stage. Missing three consecutive tournaments forced a complete reset in Asunción, and their qualification is the result of a deliberate move away…
When Fado met Rock ‘n’ Roll, and Beyond
Ana Moura first burst onto the international scene in 2011, when she was hailed by the media as a ‘prodegée’ of Prince and Mick Jagger. But beyond this rather colonialist view (the Portuguese singer was a fully-fledged artist…
Things That Matter to…Carlos Paul
Carlos Paul is an award-winning singer songwriter, guitarist, producer and composer. Born in Quito- Ecuador, Carlos has been recording and performing and winning awards since 2000 including Best Latin Album and Male Vocalist,…
Emotional Estuaries
Emotions fly on the waterways of London. ANCHOR & HOPE (Tierra Firme), the second feature by Carlos Marqués-Marcet who wowed audiences with his debut feature film ‘10.000km’, a drama about friendship and motherhood. Set in…
The Two Faces of Norway’s Rainforest Policies
Norway's government gives millions to Brazil for rainforest conservation, while Norsk Hydro's mines and smelters clear, pillage and pollute.
...MEDELLIN No.1... 'Flirting with the narcos'
The first of our series of city scenes, our 'postcards from...' take snapshots from different Latin American cities, painting a picture of the continent's urban landscape like you've never seen. This one is…
FROM HIGHLIFE TO BAILE FUNK: The Rhythmic Bridge Between Accra, Salvador & London
London's club nights are vibrating with something ancient and new. It's a sound where the warm bells and brass of Highlife and Afrobeats collide with the pulsating, heavy bass of Brazilian Baile Funk—an intoxicating…
Papaya (2024) Dir. Brazilian Priscilla Kellen
Proud to be a part of the global success of Brazilian cinema, and rubbing shoulders with Walter Salles, Kleber Mendonça Filho, and Gabriel Mascaro to mention a few, carioca Priscilla Kellen shone at the Berlinale 2026 as she…
Philippe Baden Powell: Notes Over Poetry (Far Out Recordings)
New era Brazilian Jazz rooted in its history
CULTURA CIRCULAR: WHEN THE BEAT SPEAKS PORTUGUESE AND ENGLISH
What happens when a South London artist who raps in Portuguese, English and Spanish with roots in Angola meets one of Brazil’s foremost percussion outfits? “It feels like the circle is closing,” answers Afrocidade, the…
Guatemala: a Rotten State
President Morales' anti-corruption pose is dropped as soon as his own family is in the frame
The Good Vibe
Not only did he showcase Bossa Nova to the world, Sergio Mendes personifies how you don’t have to be a shark to succeed in the global music business. The Brazilian music legend reminisces with Amaranta Wright on an amazing music…
YULI (2018) – Born to Dance
YULI is a skilful adaptation by Paul Laverty (I, Daniel Blake) of the dancer Carlos Acosta’s life story as revealed in his autobiography 'No Way Home' Directed by Icíar Bollaín, the film conveys a sensitive intimacy…
Is the coronavirus epidemic worse in Brazil or in the UK?
Jan Rocha proposes the question ahead of an online discussion hosted by Latin America Bureau: Brazil is certainly suffering terribly, but is the UK's mortality rate higher?
LatinoLife's Christmas Wish List
Winter is upon us, Christmas is near, and nothing cheers us up more than bringing a bit of Latin American pazzazz to our very British Christmas menus. Here’s our selection of must haves from the Latin Xmas hamper
THE FEBRUARY REGGAETON RECAP | 2026
It might only be February, but Reggaeton is currently in one of its most successful months so far. Whether it’s Bad Bunny absolutely blowing audiences’ minds at the Super Bowl or the Premio Lo Nuestro Awards, Latin music has been…
'Antonio López 1970: Sex, Fashion & Disco' Dir: James Crump
Corina J Poore marvels at an enchanting documentary about the Puerto Rican born fashion illustrator whose work in top fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Elle and The New York Times who was so well known and…
Colombia Brings Hope
Kristian Herbolzheimer, a key analyst in the soon-to-be-signed Colombia peace agreement, explains how this historic achievement came about and its significance for Colombia and the world.
Time to Come Together for Colombia
On April 28th May in Colombia the people of Cali city took to the streets to peacefully protest and march against the new tax reform put in place by president Ivan Duque. What started off as a peaceful demonstration soon turned…
Latin Londoner #65 - David Chartoriski, Tango Dancer
David Chartoriski is an award-winning tango maestro, dancer, choreographer, and teacher. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he started off as a resident dancer in some of Buenos Aires’ best-known theatres, before going on to grace…
Ten Latin Rock Anthems that Most Influenced me
If you were watching the World Cup matches in Mexico, you would have heard entre stadiums singing the 'rock en español' anthems. These hundreds of songs we grew up loving, and for me personally, shaped my musical…
Brown Girls in the Ring Make Argentina Sing…
How Cumbia conquered Argentina. The Cumbia invasion rides on populist political culture, but has urban snobs singing a different tune.
'JULIETA' (Dir. Pedro Almodóvar)
Almodovar's ‘Julieta’ marks a change in the iconic director’s well-known style
Three O Two Restaurant @ The H10 Hotel
The winner of this year's Latin-UK Awards for Spanish Restaurnt of the Year, the Three 0 Tow surprised all the judges with its adventurous and ambitious menu.
Louie Vega’s E.O.L. Soulfrito @ Royal Festival Hall
Little Louie Vega's Nuyorican soul turns the South bank concert hall into a club night. Latinolife's review with special video reportage
VAN VAN Tracks That Rock the Dancefloor
Call it Salsa or Songo, Los Van Van is the most iconic post-revolution Cuban band. They combine that high-octane, adrenaline-fuelling energy driven by their salsa cum funk rythmns, and the sweetness of their melodies provided by…
Top 10 Greatest Latin American World Cup Players
How do we define "Greatest"? It isn't just a tally of goals or a collection of medals, it's unquestionable leadership as the nation’s heartbeat, a sustained peak of individual performance on the world’s…
SVICHED ON
New York-based playwright Caridad Svich has created a fascinating body of plays, picking up some of the most prestigious awards in the process. In the UK to give a Masterclass on Writing for Stage and Screen at the Royal Central…
Latin Shorts @ BFI Flare Film Festival
Corina Poore revels in the wonderful short films at this year's LGBTQ Film Festival in London, including Ursinho, set in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and The mexican The Swan 2016 (El Cisne) set in Mexico, and directed by Daniel…
Buenos Aires: the virus reaches the ‘villas miseria’
Ramona Medina, one of the community leaders of Villa 31, a Buenos Aires villa miseria, died from coronavirus after publically denouncing the lack of water and the conditions for maintaining social distancing measures in her…
Can “La Scaloneta” Do It Again? Argentina’s Road to the 2026 World Cup
In the first of our series on Latin American teams in the World Cup, we start with Argentina. It’s been over three years since that night in Lusail, but for many of us, the image of Messi finally lifting the trophy still feels…
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