THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA 1.17.21
THIS WEEK ON LATINOPIA: ALVARO HUERTA ON "THE NATIONALIST BARBARIANS STORMING THE CAPITAL, SAL BALDENEGRO ON "GRATITUDE," ," BURUNDANGA BORICUA ON "CRISIS DE LA ESPERANZA," AND ANGELA ROA SINGS "WE … [Read more...]
FIERCE POLITICS with DR. ALVARO HUERTA 1.17.21 “THE WHITE NATIONALIST BARBARIANS STORM THE GATE(S) OF THE U.S. CAPITAL”
“The White Nationalist Barbarians Storm the Gate(s) of the U.S. Capitol” The white nationalist barbarians, aided and abetted by their Führer—President Donald J. Trump—stormed and entered the … [Read more...]
POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 01.17.21 “DECENCY IS NOT TRANSACTIONAL”
Decency is not transactional… Again, by your leave, I’m going to deviate from my usual diet of politics and such and focus on a topic that is more personal, more intimate, yet just as important as … [Read more...]
BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 1.17.21
Crisis de la Esperanza Parte II Economía de la Desesperanza La primera parte de este ensayo atiende la conceptualización de la esperanza, asociada a la oportunidad y el modo en que se … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLATICA – FROM THE SALAS BROTHERS TO TIERRA
Musician, songwriter and band leader Rudy Salas left an impresisve legacy of music and an original Chicano sound when he passed away on December 29, 2020. On what would have been Rudy's 72nd birthday, … [Read more...]
STEVE SALAS REMEMBERS RUDY
Musician, songwriter and band leader Rudy Salas passed away on December 29, 2021. In this Latinopia Plática Steve Salas, Rudy's brother, remembers his older brother and the plans they had for a Salas … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC ANGELA ROA “WE FACE THE STORM”
Angela Roa is a Chilean-born lyricist and singer. Her songs reflect the struggle of Latinos in the United States and Latin America. She sings here an original composition, "Se Enfrenta La Tempestad," … [Read more...]
BURUNDANGA BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 1.10.21 “CRISIS DE LA ESPERANZA”
Burundanga de Zocotroco Crisis de la Esperanza Completar un ciclo es ocasión de terminar y comenzar, no sin evaluar el que y como ha sido. La ultima vuelta al sol estimo que ira como El Año … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2021 IN LITERATURE
In 2020, the Covid-19 virus devastated literature, public readings were prohibited and authors found it difficult to promote and sell their books. In spite of this, authors bounced back using the … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON MUSIC
The year 2020 was devastating for the creative arts. In this Latinopia Platica musician, singer and songwriter Louie Perez, who is also co-founder of the music group Los Lobos, comments on the impact … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC RUDY SALAS ON TIERRA
Latinopia Music Rudy Salas on Tierra from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Rudy and Steve Salas founded the music group Tierra in 1973. They became the chief proponents of the "Chicano sound" in music. In … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLATICA IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON WRITING
In 2020 the coronavirus had an inordinate impact on writing and publishing in America. Authors were unable to make public appearances to promote their works. In this Latinopia Platica, Sergio … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2021 IN MUSIC
The music industry was devastated in 2020 by the Covid-19 virus. Musicians were forced to forego in person performances with large audiences. In this Latinopia Plática, Louie Pérez, musician, … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC TIERRA ON “TOGETHER”
Latinopia Music Tierra On Together from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Brothers Rudy and Steve Salas co-founded the music group Tierra (Earth) in 1973, Their hit song "Together" rose to … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA HEROES – THOSE WE LOST IN 2020
2020 has been a devastating year for many reasons not the least of which are the many luminary creative people who passed away. Among them (not a full list) we must note and pay tribute to the legacy … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON TEATRO
2020 was a devastating year for theatrical productions since the Covid-19 pandemic forced theaters throughout the world to close. In this Latinopia Plática, playwright Evelina Fernandez reflects on … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA WHAT TO EXPECT IN 2021 IN THEATER
In spite of the devastation caused by the Covid-19 pandemic on the theater world, artists were able to bounce back with online ways of reaching their audiences. In this Latinopia Plática playwright … [Read more...]
MARK GUERRERO’S CHICANO MUSIC CHRONICLES – GILBERT ROCHA
This week Mark Guerrero features musician Gilbert Rocha whose band The Silhouettes included the late great Ritchie Valens. Rocha later played with the doo wop duo, The Perez Brothers, and Rulie … [Read more...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 12.27.20 “A PARK FOR THE PEOPLE”
Giving Life to a Park for the People By Ricardo Romo and Dr. Carlos Orozco Milam Park is a small, historically beautiful gem of the city of San Antonio. The park is located between the old … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA FOOD COCINA HERNÁNDEZ “CAPIROTADA”
Welcome to another visit with Cocina Hernández. As Easter approaches Latinopia thought it would be fun to find out how to cook a favorite Lenten food prepared in Latino households throughout the … [Read more...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC TIERRA AT CARNEGIE HALL
Latinopia Music Tierrra at Carnegie Hall from Latinopia.com on Vimeo. Rudy and Steve Salas founded the music group Tierra in 1973. They had a national hit with the song Together in 1982. Spurred by … [Read more...]