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Essential Latin Summer Listening

The Ten Hottest Latin releases of the summer

Standing Ovation for an Argentine

Santiago Peluffo reports on this week’s emotional standing ovation for Argentina's Jonás Gutierrez at Newcastle Football Club and interviews the player and his parents on his the recovery from testicular cancer.

...Latin America's Paralympic triumphs at London 2012

From Yunidis Castillo's incredible 200m, to Alan Oliveira's crushing of the world's biggest Paralympic athlete, Latino athletes have brought London 2012 some of the most exciting moments in the competition's…

"I wouldn’t mind dying if there were guitars in heaven"

Tiago Pereira talks about his latest documentary on Portuguese regional music: Chamarita - the country rock of the Azores.

Why we should save Pueblito Paisa

Maria Castro makes a case against the demolition of Seven Sister's indoor market, where Colombians who have fled displacement to build a livelihood, face displacement again.

Making their Mark - the rise and rise of The Latino-Brits

First generation Latino-Brits are bubbling under the surface and seeping through into mainstream British cultural life.

The Big Chill

Amaranta Wright meets the Argentine tennis giant Juan Martin de Potro, the youngest ever winner of the US Open, Wimbledon semi-finalist and 2-time Olympic medallist, and finds a refreshing focus on playing rather than being a…

The Fire Within

One of the most successful comedy actors of recent years, Nick Frost plays a depressed office worker in his latest film, who is forced to discover and unleash his ‘Cuban fury’ in order to overcome a bullying boss and …yes,…

Dance

The Legend Becomes The Teacher

Antonio Canales is considered one of the greatest Spanish Flamenco Dancers of all time. Once one of the world's biggest Flamenco celebrities, he now dedicates his time to choreography and teaching. Having given a week of…

Mother Earth

At a time when Shakira, Carlos Vives, J Balvin and Maluma are some of the hottest artists in the planet, it is easy to forget that it was an indigenous folklore singer who kicked the global door open for Colombian artists. Totó…

THE SEPTEMBER REGGAETON RECAP

There's a slight chill in the air and the artists are feeling it too. Two Argentinian powerhouses reunite once more for a melancholic tropical pop number while Rauw Alejandro and Alejo try and avoid temptation on their…

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…

World Cup Preview Brazil 2014

Both the Old world footballing powers and the New will be looking to re-write history in the first World Cup to be staged in Latin America since 1978. Here, LatinoLife gives you the lowdown on the main protagonists.

Oye Manteca (Manteca)

The latest album from one of the UK's best Latin bands

Indigenous Peoples: Why it Matters if they Catch Coronavirus

500 years after Europeans decimated the American indigenous populations with the common flu, indigenous communities again face imminent catastrophe. As the defenders of nature, land and biodiversity, it is essential we don't…

Travel

PANAMA’S CHARM (just keep it to yourself!)

Amaranta Wright explores the unspoilt joys of Panama, from the friendly faces and swing of the capital to the stunning archipelagos of the Caribbean.

Uruguay’s paradox: will the pandemic accelerate neo-liberal policies?

As the new government basks in public approval, ollas populares are back to feed the many. To many citizens’ dismay, Uruguay’s exemplary handling of the pandemic could help pave the way for the Lacalle Pou administration to pass…

Southern Exile

As the Tate Modern hosts the first exhibition of Mira Schendel's work in a decade, we take a look at this extraordinary Swiss born artist who made Brazil her home, escaping a hostile Europe to finding artistic freedom and…

Dutchman in da Latin House

We caught up with the Dutch Latin House Super DJ behind tracks such as "Step by Step", "Vem Rebola" & "Canoa."

Favourite Quotes From our Favourite Latinos

We have dedicated this section to the fond memory of President Hugo Chávez being told, in mid-rant, 'why don't you just shut up?' by the King of Spain. Candela celebrates the gaff, the rant and the good 'ole…

...Cuban Tracks by DJ Javier La Maquina

This month's dancefloor hits by award winning Cuban DJ, Javier La Rosa, one of the busiest men in the UK latin club scene.

Christmas Wish List 2016

Think Latin, Feel Latin, Buy Latin...here's our choice of great Latin ideas for Christmas

Top Ten Contemporary Reggaetón Tracks

Originally from Panama, Reggaetón’s roots can be traced back to the late 1990s, borrowing elements of reggae, rap, and hip-hop, and initially performed in underground venues. As the indisputably catchy beat and swagga soon spread…

Brazil: The Morning After the Night Before

So, the Chamber of Deputies has voted to proceed with the impeachment of the President. What next?

Brazil: Bolsonaro – The Lone Wolf Dreams of Glory

Brazilian nationalist demagogue Jair Bolsonaro is bidding to run for President. His views are truly frightening, reveals Lucas Farrez

Paco Peña's Fantasy Island Tracks

If you were stranded on a desert Island, which tracks would you absolutely need to have to get you through those times of loneliness and despair? Man cannot live on sun and fish alone right? Our castaway, Flamenco guitar legend…

Los Amigos Invisibles @ Islington Town Hall

The renowned Grammy winning Venezuelan band LOS AMIGOS INVISIBLES hit London with a bang on Sunday 21st Nov with an energetic show at the Islington Assembly Hall.

Cubafonia Dayme Arocena (Brownswood recordings)

Cuba's new Jazz queen comes into her own in her exquisite UK debut album

COVID Stories: Falling Between the Cracks

It’s the young who are suffering the most from the pandemic, not from illness but from its fall out, facing soaring unemployment and an uncertain future. And what about if you are alone, with no family, unable to speak the…

LatinoLife Essentials: The Cuarteto Starter Pack

If you’re new to cuarteto, here’s your crash course. Ten tracks that trace the genre’s DNA — from barrio roots to TikTok fame. Unfortunately no videos available for Leonor Marzano or Quarteto Leo, so we start with La Mona Jimenez…

Dance

Sevilla's Firebrand

Maestra Carmen Iniesta is one of Sevilla's finest flamenco dancers and most sought-after teachers. Latinolife talks to her about flamenco's past, future, and how to experience the 'present' when dancing.

Cuba’s Magical Music Train (and its Driver)

How many musicians can boast a 40 year global music career? Cuba’s Juan Formell and Los Van Van are up there among the rare few, on a never ending Magical Mystery Train Journey which has them touring constantly around the world,…