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Get to know Cubana-Americana Kat Dahlia

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For anyone who’s seen Kat Dahlia’s Gangsta video on MTV or BET’s 106 and Park, two things become evident from the jump- she’s taking the R&B, pop and hip-hop worlds by storm and this, Miami born and raised, Cubana-Americana reps her hometown hard.  Selected as a rising artist to participate in BET’s “Music Matters” campaign Read More

Red Bull Music Academy: Top Latino Participants

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The Red Bull Music Academy (RBMA) is a platform provided by well-known energy drink company Red Bull, to allow new, up and coming artists the opportunity to showcase their talent. The RMBA was originally created in 1998, and ever since then, has travelled around the world to cities like Berlin, Cape Town, Sao Paulo, Barcelona, Read More

“Vamos Equipo con el Corazón”

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By: Ana L. Ruedaquintero “Come on team, put your heart into it,” these are words common to many Hispanics as they scream at their soccer team during games. These fans do not scream this out of anger or disparity, rather it happens because we are characterized for having a very fervent passion for soccer, which Read More

#Billboards2013 Day 1 – #ALoGrande Pics

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In these pics… Established Artist Sergio Vallín – Maná guitarist Music Influencers Bruno del Granado – CEO, RM Entertainment Group, Ricky Martin Manager Fernando Rodriguez – CEO at Terra Networks USA Leila Cobo – Executive Director, Latin Content & Programming, Billboard Delia Orjuela, Vice President, Latin Writer Publisher Relations, BMI Johnny Marines – Romeo Santos Manager Up-and-coming Artists Read More

Juanes and the next Latino sensation

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Juanes , The famous Colombian singer joined forces with Dewar’s  (Scotch brand) to find the new Latino music star. This new project is called Dewaristas and it promises to be great. Dewar’s, along with Juanes, will produce music events in New York, Miami, and San Antonio to find new music talent. Each of the cities Read More

Wearing high heels en el dance floor- Interview with María Del Pilar

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Singing the Sesame Street theme song from the crib and being raised by Chilean musician parents, María Del Pilar was born to be creative. She went on to front and co-found an influential LA based Latin alternative punk band Los Abandoned (whom she still considers her brothers) who broke new ground singing in Spanglish in Read More

Draco is enjoying a new “Vida”

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Me abandono a las olas, me escupen del mar. han pasado los años, nadie sabe en dónde estas. Las calles desiertas por las noches y tu cara se dibuja en mi memoria los árboles, se abrazan, como bosques de esqueletos en la lluvia, y mi sueño naufragó. Que lejos tú, que lejos yo llueven lágrimas Read More

The Juice goes unquestioned

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Anyone from the outside looking in on the past six months of DJ Johnny “Juice” Rosado’s life would say he works at a pace that would break most men. But Rosado is obviously not like most men. In this time he not only participated in one of the most underrated panels last year’s Comic Con Read More

Interview with Bajofondo’s Adrian Sosa

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Eight member Argentinian and Uruguayan band Bajofondo returned to world stages March 15th with their well-received third studio album, Presente.  Founded by Oscar and Grammy winner, Gustavo Santaolalla, their Rio de la Plata experimental music cuts across contrasting electronic, techno, alternative, rock en español, house and tango genres. Achieving success on a grand scale, they’ve Read More

Kaleidoscope Dreaming with Miguel on SNL

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Grammy winner Miguel, currently on tour with Alicia Keys, will be visiting Saturday Night Live’s historic stage for the first time on April 13th as musical guest. This episode will feature Miguel alongside host, Swingers and The Break Up’s ,Vince Vaughn. Catching Miguel for the seventh time this week at Staples Center in Los Angeles, I witnessed Read More