Tag: colombia
Meet Totó la Momposina: A Colombian Music Icon
Totó la Momposina, one of the best-known matriarchs of Colombian music, has helped turn her country’s sounds into humanity’s heritage.
I remember the very first...
What Happened With Colombia’s Former President, Álvaro Uribe, And Why You...
On August 4, former Colombian president and senator Álvaro Uribe Vélez posted on Twitter a message feared by some and longed for by others,...
Isabella Sierra Lights Up the Screen Yet Again on Telemundo’s ‘La...
The 1980s were the golden years of soap operas. American television had a handful of soaps pulling in millions of viewers. Latino households were...
Carving Out an Afro-Mestizo Identity in México
Bogotá looked very white to me growing up. From the vantage point of that stretching meseta (plateau), tucked in between the high-rise ridges of...
Colombia Is Under Threat: ELN Armed Strike
Currently, if you insert the word “Colombia” into your Google search bar and hit enter, your results won’t alarm you much. The top searches...
An Homage to Colombia: Another Theory on Shakira’s Tongue Gesture
Super Bowl LIV gave us a lot to talk about. After what felt like an eternity that the New England Patriots were finally not...
Cumbia: The Dance That Unites Latin America
Parties in many Latin families are often accompanied by food too sinful to be true, generous amounts of drinks, and dancing. However, the factor...
All About Beamina: The Latinx Brand You Need In Your Life
There’s an unlikely duo making their way into the fashion industry. They are fresh-faced, eager, and ready to inspire others. They’ve projected their distinctive...