By: Maria Hernandez, Ph.D. If you’ve been tracking the nation’s progress in the fight against Covid-19, physicians and public health officials of color have been highlighting the need for health equity in the national dialogue. As the data on mortality rates becomes clearer, there is no mistake that the pandemic is impacting African American and […]
Jamaine “The Technician” Ortiz, an up and coming, 23-year-old boxer, is making his name in the world of boxing. After growing up in Worcester, Massachusetts, the young boxer turned pro in 2016. His amateur record is 100-14 and he has already won many awards for his skill. During the recent Mike Tyson vs. Roy Jones […]
After the release of his album FAMOSO, today international superstar Sfera Ebbasta unloads the video for the standout single, “Baby” with J Balvin. WATCH OFFICIAL VIDEO HERE The new album, FAMOSO, released on November 20th, has been welcomed internationally with a standing ovation. All 13 tracks debuted at the top 200 Global Spotify chart while […]
By Cassandra Yany Austin City Limits will spotlight renowned rock and country trailblazers The Mavericks on Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. CT/ 9 p.m. ET on PBS. The installment is part of the series’ 46th season and will showcase the band’s chart-topping, all Spanish-language album En Español. The GRAMMY, CMA and ACM award-winning band reaches […]
By Cassandra Yany Saxophonist Charlie “Bird” Parker is re-releasing five of his records for The Mercury & Clef 10-Inch LP Collection for his 100th anniversary, “Bird 100.” Bird was “an architect of modern music” and is widely known as the greatest alto saxophonist. The LPs Charlie Parker With Strings (1950), Bird and Diz (1952), Charlie […]
MALUMA and THE WEEKND have joined forces to release a one-of-a-kind remix of global hit “HAWÁI”, along with its new music video via Sony Music Latin/RCA Records. Both are available now! The Weeknd’s signature vocals go bilingual (English/Spanish) on the “HAWAÍ” Remix marking the first time the GRAMMY Award-winning artist sings in Spanish. “I have always admired The Weeknd so it feels nothing short […]
In conjunction with this week’s annual Billboard Latin Music Week, Lionfish Entertainment’s groundbreaking CEO Rebeca León has been chosen as this year’s Billboard Latin Music Executive of the Year – making her the first woman to ever lead the trade magazine’s annual list of “Latin Music Power Players”. “Pioneering manager Rebeca León, who has guided […]
Miky Woodz and Jay Wheeler join Manuel Turizo in the remix of the international hit “Quiereme mientras se pueda” The quarantine hit “Quiereme mientras se pueda” by Colombian-urban-superstar Manuel Turizo, reborn today in its remix version with the addition of the spectacular voices of Miky Woodz and Jay Wheeler, and is now available on all […]
Today sees widely respected Latin percussionist Pedrito Martinez release a reimagined duet version of Eric Clapton’s “My Father’s Eyes” – featuring a collaborative performance with the guitar legend himself. Having the opportunity to work closely with Eric Clapton is the fulfillment of a longtime dream for Pedrito that had its roots at New York City’s […]
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) announced today that Puerto Rican music superstar and social activist Bad Bunny will receive the Hispanic Heritage Award for Vision during the October 6th broadcast of the 33rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards. “The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is honored to recognize the transcendent impact of Bad Bunny as an artist and as an […]
