This past weekend the streets surrounding the Texas Capitol were filled to the brim with enthusiastic readers, well-known authors, and long-established news outlets, all determined to celebrate their love and appreciation for the art of literature as the 28th annual Texas Book Festival was underway. Originally founded in 1995 by Former First Lady and Librarian…
By Anna Martinez “Never put limits on yourself no matter where you come from, don’t let it define you and always chase your dreams,” says Roseangel Conde, a 19-year-old Peruvian-Ecuadorian up-and-coming singer. Conde was recently featured on Spotify’s Dreamy playlist, a goal that she had at the start of the year. Her music was receiving…
1. Swarm Yes, we are starting with a TV show, but it really was my most-anticipated premiere, and god did it pay off. Swarm is an Amazon Prime original created by Donald Glover (yes that Donald Glover) and showrunner Janine Nabers, directed by, once again, Donald Glover and Adamma Ebo, and starring Dominique Fishback and…
In the 1980s a new and fascinating genre of music emerged, which combined elements of disco, dance, pop, and electronic-styled music. This innovative form of music was coined “Freestyle” otherwise known as “Latin Hip Hop” at the time, or “Latin Freestyle”/“Latin Disco”. Most artists who emerged with this new sound started in the underground music…
By Jackie Ibarra The following is a transcription of Latinitas Magazine’s latest audio story “Raspas, Raspas.” Volunteer writer Jackie Ibarra gives a rundown of the history of raspas, a timeless Latin treat. You can listen to the audio story on SoundCloud! Jackie: Raspas, raspas, come get your raspas! Ah, there’s nothing better than hearing the…
Al menos 107 actos musicales latinos de 11 países representados se presentaran en el festival de música llamado South by Southwest que se llevará a cabo del 11 al 16 de marzo en Austin, Texas. Establecido en 1987, SXSW abarca una amplia gama de campos, incluyendo música, cine, tecnología, medios interactivos y conferencias. El evento…
The Korean Pop group BTS is arguably one of, if not the, biggest music group in the world right now. They are a record-breaking, chart-topping, trend-setting group of seven male vocalists, dancers, and lyricists; Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jungkook. With over 20 albums, many critically acclaimed, in just nine years it seemed…
This Saturday on June 8th, 2024, Mariachi USA will hold its 35th anniversary music festival at The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, CA. Founded around 1990 by Producer and Entrepreneur Rodri Rodriguez, the festival is a cultural celebration of traditional Mexican Mariachi music and will feature performances from some of the most dynamic Mariachi ensembles from within the…
Yes, you read that right. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 28, as Latinitas, in partnership with AT&T and Human-I-T, will be distributing 125 refurbished laptops to Austin students in need. The event, which will take place at the Latinitas office starting at 8:30 AM, was inspired in part by Latinitas longstanding promise to empower…
Latinitas mission is to empower all girls to innovate through media and technology. We envision a future where courageous leaders emerge from every community, breaking barriers and forging paths to success. As a non-profit 501c(3) organization, our focus is on creating opportunities that enable girls to discover their voices, develop media and technology skills, and lay a solid foundation for their future.
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