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Interview with Patricio Guzmán
Patricio Guzman’s film-making is full of paradoxes; subtle yet scathing, hard-hitting yet humane, highlighting the worst and the best of the human condition with an aesthetic brilliance that moves the viewer. Latinolife talks to…
Things That Matter to…Edson Damazzo
Known as Bibiu, or as the "Choreographer to the Stars," he is one of Brazil’s best known dancers and choreographers and is a favourite among the country's top artists. Having travelled the world, primarily for…
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 '…
White Flowers - When Santos met London's Colombian Community
For the UK’s Colombian community, one of the world’s largest Colombian diasporas, President Juan Manuel Santos’ state visit was a historic event. Following the international media spotlight on Colombia, the recent rejection of…
THE EYES OF THE NIGHT at the Cervantes Theatre.
Directed by the Australian director and movement specialist Simone Coxall, the art production and mise- en- scène on the Cervantes stage of “The Eyes of the Night”, sets the tone of the production at a glance, having it…
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Ibérica will fill you to the brim with delicious tapas, both classic and contemporary.
Going Back to Move Forward
If anyone knows the secret to moving ahead by looking back it is Juan de Marcos, the man behind the original Buena Vista Social Club Album and all that followed. He talks to Latinolife with frankness about Music, Cuban Identity,…
FILMS TO WATCH BEFORE YOU DIE #10: AMORES PERROS (2000) Dir. Alejandro González Iñárritu
“To make God Laugh, tell him your plans.” In this intense and gritty debut feature by Academy Award-winning director Mexican Alejandro G. Iñárritu (who went on to make Birdman, The Revenant) and starring Gael García Bernal, no…
Latinolife's Best Party Tracks of 2016
As the Reggeatón beat continues to generate global party anthems, and mainstream music sees Latin influence on an unprecedented scale, we thought we'd pay tribute to this incredibly appealing and uniquely Latin beat, with…
Explosive Alegría
It would seem that anything Gente de Zona touches turns to gold. Whether it’s putting Enrique Iglesias back at the top of the charts, or keeping Marc Anthony relevant, everyone who’se anyone in music goes to this Cuban Reggeatón…
Diomedes de Jesús Díaz Maestre (26 May 1957 – 22 December 2013) ‘El Cacique de la Junta’
Colombia mourns the loss of a Vallenato Legend, Diomedes Díaz died aged 56 at home in Valledupar.
Brazil Beyond Belief
“There is just so much space here!” was one of the most recurring thoughts I had on my trip to Brazil. Perhaps a pretty basic observation given I was visiting the largest country in Latin America. Yet my poor brain, accustomed…
Latino Olympics Heroes of 2012
Paisa girl's BMX gold helps make 2012 Colombia's best Olympics ever, Felix Sanchez can't control tears at 2nd gold, Surprise gold for Brazilian gymnast, Guatemala's Erick Barrondo wins silver in 20km men'…
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.
Peru's World Cup Fever Begins
As Peru qualifies for the World Cup finals for the first time in 36 years, David Wright reports from Lima, where the sniff of glory has uplifted a population
Brazil: Court Upholds Lula's Conviction in The Trial of the Century
A Brazilian court has upheld the conviction of the former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for corruption and money laundering, in a ruling that complicates his plans to run for a third term and marks an extraordinary change…
Beyond Andean
Few people think of heading to Peru for Christmas. But, as Amaranta Wright finds out, summer in Lima and its amazing coastline, Machu Picchu without the crowds and jungle experience without the heat, conspire make Christmas a…
THE JULY REGGAETON RECAP
In the true spirit of summer, it seems every single artist has taken the opportunity to venture outside and team up with one another. Each of the songs in this month’s recap capture contrasting emotions. From bold-bouncy…
Love Letter to Sampa
São Paulo, known as terra da garoa, “the land of drizzle” is Brazil’s largest city, home to over 21 million people. Latin America’s financial and cultural powerhouse, the city pulses with energy, contradictions and stories…
Radical Beauty
Every now and then, someone special emerges through the cracks in the music industry monolith to grab listeners’ attention. Marta Gómez is one of those artists. Her authentic sound, her story-telling and meaningful lyrics have…
Morito
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Omar Sosa's Fantasy Island Tracks
If you were stranded on a desert island, which tracks would you absolutely need to get you through those times of despair? Our castaway, composer-pianist-bandleader Omar Sosa, one of Cuba’s most celebrated Jazz musicians, grew up…
Seven Things To Do In..... Cuba, Before It Changes
Cuba is one of the hottest travel destinations right now and many travel publications have rushed to come up with their lists of what to do and see in Cuba. As a Cuban-born travel expert living in London, Susana Corona lists her…
THE OUTSIDER
Few people thought that Reggaetón - the famous “Dembow” beat with the Latino twist that exploded 15 years ago – would stand the test of time. Yet today almost every big artist, from Shakira and Enrique Iglesias to Drake, Sia and…
Brazil: indigenous reserves to be opened up to mining
Armed with government permits, mining companies stand poised for the rush to exploit land in previously protected reserves
Ingratos hermosos
Over a career spanning nearly 30 years Mexico City’s Cafe Tacvba have experimented with a sombrero full of musical genres including rock, pop, jazz, tropical, electronica, and traditional Mexican tunes that they have melded into…
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Arturo O'Farril's Fantasy Island Tracks
As son of the late Cuban composer, arranger, conductor, Chico O’Farril, and growing up among the greats of New York’s Jazz scene, we reckoned ARTURO O’FARRIL pianist, composer, and educator extraordinaire, must have had some…
THE FEBRUARY REGGAETON RECAP
In the month of love, Anitta professes her love for Romeo Santos while ROA and Hades66 name drop Rosalía. A power duo brag about how hypnotising their ‘culos' are while a rising rapper gets hypnotised by the eyes of someone…
The Demographics of Music
With a name like Che Sudaka, you can't help but be curious. We talk to the band of Latino immigrants in Spain creating a stir in Europe
Music Speaks
At only 46, Vicente Amigo is already considered a Flamenco legend and the greatest Spanish guitarist of his generation. Currently touring with his new album “Tierra” Vicente Amigo talks to Latino Life.
De Camino Pa La Cima J Alvarez (Reloaded 2.0)
A compilation of his latest releases plus future hits.
It Takes Two…
Love comes in many forms, but music never lies when it comes to harmony...so we bring you the best in North-South Harmony? From Frank Sinatra and Tom Jobim when mutual admiration looked so cool (I mean, the legs crossed and fag…
Argentina's Bi-Centenary: Something to Celebrate?
As several South American countries celebrate 200 years of independence, Nick Caistor gives a view from Argentina.
Belo Horizonte gets a Land Reform Farmers Market
Brazil's Landless Rural Workers Movement (MST) opens a rural market in Belo Horizonte city
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