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In part two of this series I started to examine the relationship between comic and hip-hop. I’ll continue to do that in this part plus take a look into the genesis of hip-hop. In addition, the role of the female emcee will be showcased in this section. “In the Marvel Universe who would you consider Read More
In part one of this series I gave brief tour of my adventures at this year’s Comic Con in New York. This chapter will begin to delve deep into the continuing relationship of comics and hip-hop. The two worlds have been synonymous with each other since the early 1970s. Visual evidence of this can be Read More
The 2012 edition of New York’s Comic Con may have been the best one served up to geeks of all ages. The four day event (October 11th to the 14th) transformed the Jacob K. Javits Center into nerdvana east for the thousands in attendance; offering a pop culture smorgasbord that satisfied the masses. To say Read More
During a recent telephone conversation with my dad, he asked me, “What style music does Alex Cuba play?” I was stumped and had a really difficult time defining the sound. I stumbled around trying to answer the question, but really had no answer. Finally, he said, “That’s ok, I’ll look him up.” Fast forward a Read More
Last month, amid my hob knobbing at the Harlem Haberdashery and covering the Latino List Volume Two Premiere, I was able to catch a remarkable display of vocal clout from Nilsa Astacio at Tammany Hall. While in attendance, I also managed to pull a rare faux pas in the realm of beer snobbery as I Read More
This was the assignment I was recently given in a Latin American and Latino Studies class; as many of you may sympathize with, it was a difficult task. In the end, I settled on two songs, both from well-known Puerto Rican musicians, which I believe are indicative of my personal definition of Latin@ identity. Here Read More
You might think living in one of the rainiest and wettest regions in the world would dampen the spirits of its residents. However, Goyo, lead singer of the Afro-Colombian band ChocQuibTown, one of Latin America’s rising musical groups, says to the contrary. The people of Chocó are gracious, hospitable and fun. Averaging between 200 and Read More
Throughout the history of rock and roll there have been countless female artists whom girls have adored. Whether it be soul icons such as Gladys Knight and Tina Turner or tough girl rockers like the Wilson sisters or Joan Jett, girls have flocked to them, admired them and listened to them. In recent years we Read More
I originally started writing this on Monday as soon as I heard the rumors of Yomo Toro’s passing. Thankfully, those rumors were put to rest when a family friend and representative came forth stating that Mr. Toro had not passed and in fact, was alert, sitting up in bed, and conversing with family. Personally that Read More
“Oye, yo si soy killer, mas monstruo que los de “Thriller”/ Los mato de lejito como Reggie Miller.” -Tego Calderón, Guasa Guasa I first heard Tego Calderón in college circa 2004 (to all the Boricuas out there, yes, I know I was late) on the Lean Back (Remix). From the very beginning, it was obvious Read More