Music
How the New Song ‘Lucha Libre’ Encapsulates Its Singers’ Masked Identities
A new song, “Lucha Libre,” performed by luchador masked group La Nueva Ola de Cumbia, whose singers’ origins span the entire Western Hemisphere, was released this week.
Mexican Singer Vivir Quintana on ‘It Was Either Him or Me’
Mexican singer-songwriter, activist and former teacher Vivir Quintana stands as one of the most powerful voices in contemporary Latin American music.
‘Military Kid Song’ spreads joy in Sasebo, Japan
A song dedicated to Military BRATs — and sung by them — has been released on YouTube.
Mariachi Fusion: How Las Chorizeras Blend Mexican and U.S. Musical Styles
Hailing from Los Angeles, Calif., U.S.A., the all-female, bicultural band Las Chorizeras recently released two singles, “Un Sueño” and “Blue Eyed Man,” from their self-titled debut album set for release this week.
Cross-Cultural Singer-Songwriter David Lindes On Music And Forgiveness
For Guatemalan-born, cross-cultural singer-songwriter David Lindes, moving to the U.S.A. at 9 years old wasn’t the picnic he thought it would be.
Renata Flores Has Something To Say, Or Rather, Sing — In Quechua
Peruvian singer/rapper and activist Renata Flores has been one of the major voices advocating for the preservation of the Quechua language for a decade now.
Adult TCK Music Artist Raissa On Not Fitting ‘Neatly Into Any Type of Box’
Adult Third Culture Kid music artist Raissa embodies the kind of bold contradictions that make for truly transcendent pop.
Pentatonix’s Kevin Olusola On Feeling ‘Misunderstood’ His Whole Life
Kevin Olusola, one-fifth of the Grammy-winning a capella group Pentatonix, says he’s felt “misunderstood” his whole life.