In Memoriam: Ten Iconic Caribbean Entertainers We Lost in 2014
A last goodbye to some dearly departed legends.
Watch Out Fi Dis: Major Lazer + Busy Signal On “Dancing With The Stars”
Words by Natalie Weiner—
You remember Winnie Cooper, heroine (and crush of 10-year-old boys everywhere) of late '80s hit The Wonder Years? Well, as so many...post-fame celebrities before her, Winnie— aka act... Read More...
You Rate It: Major Lazer + Sean Paul – “Come On To Me”
Words by Natalie Weiner, Photo by Kevin Ornelas—
Major Lazer is certainly not hurting for star power on their upcoming EP, Apocalypse Soon. First we heard from Pharrell on the addictive track "Aerosol Ca... Read More...
LargeUp Premiere: La Mecanica Popular’s “Arbol” (Free Download)
Words by Jesse Serwer—
La Mecánica Popular first caught our attention earlier this fall with their smart "La Paz Del Freak" video, a playful snapshot of Latin NYC life, past and present. The band, which ... Read More...
Psychedelic Salsa: La Mecánica Popular’s “La Paz Del Freak” Video
Words by Jesse Serwer—
New York City has seen a lot of changes over the last few decades, and one of them has been the shrinking of the borough's longstanding Puerto Rican communities, as newer groups move... Read More...
Deeply Rooted: Dance Workshops with Juan de Dios + Raices Profundas
Words by Petra Valoma—
Afro-Cuban dance master-of-masters Juan de Dios is highly revered as a performer, teacher and historian, a major influence in conserving, documenting and maintaining Cuban cultural t... Read More...
Throwback Thursdays: Piccalo’s “T Shirt”
Words by Scott Brown—
In December, I wrote a list of the 50 greatest Miami rap songs for Complex Magazine. Scott Brown wrote a very thoughtful response on his Miami-centric site, Black Beans Blogue, ... Read More...
Giant Steps: Victor Cruz Takes “Silk City Salsa” Talents To Times Square
Words by Jesse Serwer, via NY Daily News:::Photo by Craig Warga—
If you watch (American) football or just live in the New York area, you've probably seen the salsa dance that New York Giants wide receive... Read More...
Fashion Fridays: Fania Starts A Clothing Line
Words by Jesse Serwer
Since 2006, foundational salsa label Fania Records has undergone a remarkable resurrection, transforming itself from a long-dead concern whose assets were said to be molding in an u... Read More...
Africa Caribe: Mongo Santamaria x Joe Claussell
Words by Eddie STATS Houghton
Fania has been doing their thing lately as far as dragging their untouchable credibility for old school salsa into the new millenium with remixes and cool collaborations. Th... Read More...
Toppa Top 10: Bobbito Garcia’s 10-Step Latin Jam Program
Words by Bobbito Garcia as told to Jessica Freites, photo by Joe Conzo.
DJ, writer, baller and all-around personality Bobbito Garcia is world-famous for his contributions to the spheres of sports, st... Read More...