Latino arts, history and culture
Al Final de la Fila La Asociación Puertorriqueña de Profesores Universitario (APPU) en la que milité activo previo a mi jubilación me privilegia con la petición de reseñar la publicación de Al … [Read more...]
Today Latina authors and poets make up an important part of Latino/a literature. But there was a time when this was not the case. Dr. Tomas Ybarrra Frausto, author, art and literature critic and … [Read more...]
Santiago Jimenez, Jr.: A Latino Music Legend Santiago Jimenez, Jr, one of the brightest Tejano musical stars of his generation, has recorded 85 conjunto CDs and eight LPs, for a total of more … [Read more...]
In her book Chicano/a Artivistas: Music, Community and Transborder Tactics in East Los Angeles musician, singer and scholar Martha Gonzalez speaks about the role of the artivista, the social activist … [Read more...]
A Former Latino Street Artist Sells in Galleries The day that Albert Gonzales quit his job to devote himself full time to creating art was also the day he decided that he would become an artist … [Read more...]
On May 14, 2021 the city of Pomona, California honored the memory of renowned Chicano artist Gilbert "Magu" Lujan with the dedication of a mural measuring 17 feet tall by 52 feet wide. The mural, … [Read more...]
David Garza is a songwriter and singer from Austin, Texas. His songs are sparse, emotive and lyrical, his performances soulful and passionate. Latinopia caught up with David at an outdoor bar-b-cue in … [Read more...]
It’s déjà vu all over again. American philosopher Yogi Berra The Know Nothings are back! Indeed, it’s déjà vu all over again. The Know Nothing Republican Party is rearing its ugly head again. … [Read more...]
Sam Coronado: Major Contributor to Latino Print-Making Sam Coronado overcame many obstacles in his personal and professional journey to become an artist. His struggles began early in life. As a … [Read more...]
Mark Guerrero is a prolific songwriter and performer whose songs often reflect a heartfelt social passion. In his original composition "Ay, yi,yi,yi, Nobody told Me," he reflects on the unjust plight … [Read more...]
Gaspar Enriquez: Borderland Artist Gaspar Enriquez’ recent inclusion in the National Portrait Gallery of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC boosted his already sterling reputation as … [Read more...]
In the aftermath of the purposeful killings of Latinos in Gilroy, California and El Paso, Texas by deranged gunmen what should the response be of the Latino community? Urban planner Dr. Alvaro Huerta … [Read more...]
In her book Chicano/a Artivistas: Music, Community and Transborder Tactics in East Los Angeles, musician, singer and scholar Martha Gonzalez speaks about the need for participatory music as a means of … [Read more...]
Gaspar Enríquez is a renowned Chicano artist whose airbrush portraits of barrio youth are haunting and memorable. Latinopia learned that Gaspar's inrterest in these photorealistic images arose when he … [Read more...]
Julio Montero is the frontman for Cunao. Born in New York and now transplanted to Los Angeles, his socially conscious original lyrics expand on the Latin American social protest songs of the 1970s and … [Read more...]
June 28, 2021 marks the anniversary of the passing of acclaimed author Rudolfo "Rudy" Anaya. In 2016 Rudy spoke about an accident early in his life and how this near-death experience gave him insight … [Read more...]
Burundanga de Zocotroco PROMESA a los 5 La Ley Pública 114-187 Puerto Rico Oversight Management and Economic Stabiliy Act PROMESA, adoptada para atender la crisis fiscal de la Isla, cumple … [Read more...]
Latino History Long Neglected in Texas Studies Democracy cannot survive without a common set of facts. Charles Blow. New York Times July 19-2021 The myths behind events leading to the Battle … [Read more...]
On the term Chicano/a … The recent UCLA broadcasting of Jesús Treviño’s 1972 documentary “Yo Soy Chicano” (I am Chicano) precipitated much interest in the Chicano Movement as well as in the term … [Read more...]
Read this book and learn about the not-so-hidden historical truth of the Alamo. Specifically, in a newly published book titled, “Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth ,” coauthors … [Read more...]
Latino Murals Promote Cultural Legacy: The San Anto Cultural Arts Story This summer the San Anto Cultural Arts program is celebrating its 28th year of painting community murals, sponsoring art … [Read more...]
