LATINOPIA WORD THE LATINA VOICE
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...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 8.21.21 SANTIAGO JIMENEZ, JR. A LATINO MUSIC LEGEND
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...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA MARTHA GONZALEZ ON THE ROLE OF THE ARTIVISTA
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...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 7.17.21 LATINO STREET ARTIST SELLS IN GALLERIES
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...]
LATINOPIA ART MAGULANDIA MURAL DEDICATION
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...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC DAVID GARZA “I-10 CHARM”
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...]
POLITICAL SALSA Y MAS with SAL BALDENEGRO 8.14.21 “THE KNOW NOTHINGS ARE BACK!”
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...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 8.14.21 “SAM CORONADO AND LATINO PRINTMAKING”
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...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC MARK GUERRERO “NOBODY TOLD ME”
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...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 8.07.21 GASPAR ENRIQUEZ
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...]
LATINOPIA EVENT 2019 EL PASO SHOOTING AFTERMATH
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...]
LATINOPIA PLÁTICA MARTHA GONZALEZ ON PARTICIPATORY MUSIC
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...]
LATINOPIA ART GASPAR ENRÍQUEZ 2
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...]
LATINOPIA MUSIC CUÑAO “LUCHADOR”
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...]
LATINOPIA WORD RUDY ANAYA ON SOUL
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 BORICUA DEL ZOCOTROCO 7.24.21 PROMESA A LOS CINCO”
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...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 7.24.21 LATINO HISTORY LONG NEGLECTED IN TEXAS STUDIES
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...]
POLITICAL SALSA Y MÁS with SAL BALDENEGRO 7.17.21
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...]
LATINOPIA GUEST BLOG 7.17.21 DR. ANGELA VALENZUELA “FORGET THE ALAMO”
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...]
RICARDO ROMO’S TEJANO REPORT 7.10.21 THE SAN ANTO CULTURAL ARTS STORY
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...]
BETITA MARTINEZ PRESENTE! A LATINOPIA HERO
Elizabeth “Betita” Martinez, author and lifelong champion for the rights of Latinos in the United States and oppressed people worldwide passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in San Francisco, … [Read more...]