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Popularity of Mexican Narco-Ballads Growing in California – Latin American Herald Tribune
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Popularity of Mexican Narco-Ballads Growing in California
Latin American Herald Tribune SAN DIEGO – Becoming ever more popular in Southern California is the “Movimiento Alterado,” a type of northern Mexican music that chronicles the drug war, often celebrating violence and criminal leaders. The presence in California of the musical genre … |
Public art: Let 100 murals bloom – Los Angeles Times
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Public art: Let 100 murals bloom
Los Angeles Times The themes were as compelling as the muralists themselves — including emerging black and Latino artists — and the neighborhoods that nurtured them. Los Angeles became identified with murals and they came to define the city — Highland Park residents … |
The Horrors on travel, tequila and hypersonic sound – The Guardian
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The Horrors on travel, tequila and hypersonic sound
The Guardian The Horrors at the Frida Kahlo museum in Mexico City. Photo: Adriana Zehbrauskas/Polaris/eyevine If you want to get a true picture of how much a band means to their audience, look at the knock-off merchandise outside their gigs. … |
Beads
The most beautiful beads for Latino Arts, crafts and jewelry are at Bead Crafty. For centuries, Latino Art and jewelry has featured bead craft. Beads made from glass, wood, seashells, pearl, ceramic and metals are prominent in Latino Art, clothing and jewelry. Bead crafting is extremely popular right now all around the globe. At Bead Crafty, shipping is 100% free in the UK. Bead Crafty features both beads and charms for sale.
Inspired? It’s easy to make bead jewelry including necklaces and bracelets or to sew beads onto clothing items using basic stitches or craft beaded home accessories such as impressive light-catching crystal beaded garlands for chandeliers. Unlike other complex artistic pursuits such as painting or sculpting, you don’t need lessons or expensive materials or tools, all you really need to know how to do is string beads using beads and string or to stitch beads onto clothing or use a glue gun. It’s simple. Handcrafting with beads is a rewarding hobby because: 1. You can wear what you make and enjoy your beaded jewelry or beaded clothing many times over 2. You can enhance the beauty of your home as you design and decorate with beads and crystals 3. You can make truly unique holiday decorations using beads. You can also give beads or beaded jewelry as gifts. A hand-made gift that is totally one-of-a-kind is sure to be treasured by whoever receives your special beaded gift item.
Bead Crafty also stocks stunning millefiori beads. Millefiori beads are distinct glass faceted beads and sometimes are referred to as Venetian glass. Visit BeadCrafty.com to review their inventory of beautiful beads!
Read MoreShakira Waka Waka
Are you a fan of Shakira and her hot Waka Waka tune? The Shakira Waka Waka tune was co-written by Colombian songstress Shakira and her songwriting partner and producer. Shakira’s Waka Waka tune became her biggest worldwide hit song and her most popular mp3 with over a million online downloads. The Shakira Waka Waka song sampled traditional indigenous music of African tribal fighters woven into an energetic world music dance song also featuring Calypso and Afro-Columbian rhythms. Shakira’s Waka Waka tune reached millions of people live when it was featured as the official song of the Fifa World Cup 2010 and was played at the opening ceremony. Her song was also co-released in English and in Spanish (under a different song title en Espanol for her Latin fans).
Shakira’s Waka Waka music video on Youtube was viewed over 370,000,000 times, yes, that’s not a typo, the Waka Waka music video views catapulted the Shakira Waka Waka tune to the #3 most watched video on Youtube ever. Want to listen to Shakira’s Waka Waka tune again? You should view the Waka Waka Youtube video and listen now at WakaWakaMp3.com or if you don’t already have the mp3 or mp4, treat yourself and download it now. Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) is a great song to dance to, to run to, to work out to (think: stairmaster, elliptical) or a great song to keep in your iPod when you’re in the mood to listen to a high energy drumbeat driven Shakira Waka Waka mp3.
Read MorePopularity of Tejano music wanes; conjunto, other Regional Mexican music takes … – Monitor
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Popularity of Tejano music wanes; conjunto, other Regional Mexican music takes …
Monitor While many have shut down completely, a larger number have simply converted their programming to Regional Mexican music. Once popular Houston tejano station KQQR, is an example of that. The use of the bilingual format and the focus on tejano music … |
Latino Times News from the Social World
Are you tired of reading the same old news written by reporters whose job it is to churn out stories just to meet their publication’s deadline? Are you tired of media generated stories that are overly sensational or one-sided depending on the political orientation of the media outlet? Are you looking for more targeted news for you and latinos in general? Latino Times worldwide is a totally new way for latinos to get their news. All news stories at LatinoTimes.com come from the social network world. This means real news from real people. News stories at Latino Times include Headline News, Arts & Entertainment, Sports, Stories, Technology, Society, Education and more. News articles and stories are available in their original language (English or Spanish). Las noticias están disponibles en inglés o español. And the news at Latino Times is also available translated into English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French and Japanese with a simple mouse click. There is also a Latino Times blog and community.
At LatinoTimes.com you can also review recent news archives if you’re looking for something specific. News “spotters” spot and submit important news stories. Latino Times also maintains a Twitter feed stocked with tweets to notify you of new stories / noticias of interest to latinos. And you can tweet news stories you like or share them on Facebook. It’s very difficult for latinos to find real news of real interest. LatinoTimes.com does that for you, with a new social network element that gives you more in depth new reportage from a personal level.
Read MoreTejano Music Stars
Two of the most influential Tejano (Mexican-Texan or Tex-Mex) music artists are Emilio Navaira and the late, great Selena. Emilio was born in San Antonio, Texas and began singing and playing guitar on a cheap guitarro purchased at a pawn shop when he was a boy. By the time he reached the end of high school, he was gifted enough to receive a scholarship to attend a Texas university where he majored in music and after graduation, planned to become a music teacher. His intent was to pass on the love of music to youth. Emilio’s songs began charting in the 90′s, many years after he had been grinding it out on the road in Texas and northern Mexico to build the loyal Tejano fan base for his heartfelt songs. Emilio Navaira also found a way to give back to youth by forming his own charitable foundation “Tejanos for Children” and donating to other children’s charities including a children’s hospital and The Miracle Network.
Almost everyone knows the sad story of Selena’s life and her tragic death. Jennifer Lopez played Selena in Selena’s bio-pic in 1997. Selena Quintanilla was born in Lake Jackson, Texas to a family who suffered an unfortunate financial loss then became homeless, living out of a bus, and surviving on money Selena earned singing on the road in Texas. Selena’s beauty, voice and evocative songs earned her the title of “Queen of Tejano”. She was just on the verge of crossover success and was going to be releasing her first English language album when she was fatally shot by the head of her fan club. We have the music of Selena as solace, her music will live on forever.
Read MoreDo Latinos deserve more national sites? – Washington Post (blog)
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Do Latinos deserve more national sites?
Washington Post (blog) By Ed O'Keefe Interior Secretary Ken Salazar, second from left, met with Latino artists and lawmakers in May to discuss the National Museum of the American Latino. (Alex Brandon – AP) With the nation's Latino population booming and set to become the … |
Billboard Mexican Music Awards: Special Honors for 3 Icons – Billboard
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Billboard Mexican Music Awards: Special Honors for 3 Icons
Billboard Gerardo Ortiz, Espinoza Paz and Larry Hernandez, a trio of young acts with bicultural appeal and heavy online presence and following, are the lead contenders for the first annual Billboard Mexican Music … Los Tucanes de Tijuana and Jenni Rivera To Be Honored at The Billboard Mexican … |
Enrique Iglesias Euphoria Tour
Enrique Iglesias is one those rare pop stars who could go by his first name only. The Latin heartthrob is currently out on his “Euphoria” tour in support of his Euphoria album, Enrique’s first bilingual record release. “Euphoria” is living up to the mega-tour hype by delivering a scintillating, euphoric live show experience. Video screen stage backdrop, laser lights, balloons, confetti, the “Euphoria” show is visual and stimulating. Enrique electrifies the crowd with his beat-driven dance tunes, then changes the mood to intense, but intimate as he performs a special set of his beautiful ballads and love songs. If you’ve been thinking about catching one of Enrique’s concerts, you should purchase Enrique Iglesias tickets now. LetsGetTickets.com has low cost tickets to Enrique Iglesias concert dates. And even more crucially, if you’re stuck because the Enrique Iglesias “Euphoria” show is sold out in your area, LetsGetTickets.com has tickets to sold out “Euphoria” dates. Going to an Enrique Iglesias show would make a great romantic date, don’t miss your chance to see Enrique Iglesias with someone special to you.
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Read MoreEl arte grita: ‘¡Adelante!’ – La Raza
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El arte grita: '¡Adelante!'
La Raza Mexican American Artists: 1960s and Beyond reúne las obras de más de 40 artistas chicanos de la década de los 60 hasta el presente. "Muchas de las obras que componen la exposición son de artistas que estuvieron involucrados en el movimiento chicano y … |
Mariachi El Bronx – Salt Lake City Weekly
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Mariachi El Bronx
Salt Lake City Weekly Their first album, Mariachi El Bronx, released in 2009, was the band learning a new form, while the 2011 release, Mariachi El Bronx II, showcases a band that has become increasingly proficient within Mexican music. “Norteña Lights” was their first … |
‘Vaquero’ by Luis Jimenez – Arkansas Times
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'Vaquero' by Luis Jimenez
Arkansas Times He called Jimenez "one of the most important Latino artists of the 20th century." "It's a major acquisition in terms of the diversity of the collection and fully representing the story of American art in the 20th century by virtue of the growing … |
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