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Things We Love About...León, Nicaragua
Having grown up in Managua, I only visited León for the first time when I returned in 2017 after completing my undergraduate and masters studies in the US. After almost ten years away, it was a city that allowed me to reconnect with my roots and made my transition back into my country easier. After being an immigrant in another country, going back your country can sometimes be just as hard as starting from zero in a foreign land.
A Local’s Favorite Restaurants, Rooftops, and Wine Bars in Buenos Aires Neighborhoods (San Telmo, Monserrat, and Puerto Madero)
Buenos Aires is a city that eats late, drinks well, and lingers long after the check arrives—and nowhere embodies that rhythm better than San Telmo. This list moves beyond the tourist circuit to the places porteños truly love: the legendary parrilla where steak is tender enough to cut with a spoon, the Italian ristorante that doubles as a vintage car museum, and the leafy terrace perfect for slow afternoons.
Maria Lopez, Locals Insider
Best Seafood & Fish Restaurants in Aarhus for Fresh Oysters & Grill Aarhus may be Denmark’s second-largest city, but when it comes to seafood, it
Albums from Central American Artists we Love
1. Tiempos (2000) by Rubén Blades (Panamá) featuring Grupo Editus (Costa Rica) This was salsa icon Rubén Blades' homecoming album, recorded in collaboration with the amazing instrumental Costa Rican band Grupo Editus and it won three Grammy Awards. It was the first truly Central American album for the Panamanian, who had spent his profesional life in New York, as a salsa artist, working with musicians mostly from Puerto Rico and Cuba.
The Sound of Healing: An Interview with Nicaraguan singer Ceshia Ubau
I came across Ceshia Ubau when, one day in Nicaragua, my cousin put on one of her songs at a party she was throwing. "Listen to this," she said with certainty. “You’ll like it.” Word has spread in this Central American country that I call home, about the beautiful voice and spirit of a young singer-songwriter from Managua. Just like my auntie predicted, Ceshia’s song Las Mujeres de Mi Tierra took me back to the women of my upbringing - my great grandmother, my grandmother, my aunts and my mum.
Latin America's Heroes: Paralympic Glory in Paris 2024
Here’s a closer look at the Latino paralympic athletes who have already won medals: Ana Carolina Silva de Moura won gold at the Women's 65kg K44 taekwondo discipline, Petrúcio Ferreira also scored gold in the Men's 100m T47 final with a time of 10.68 Ricardo Gomes de Mendoça wins the Men's 100m T37 athletics final Bruna de Costa Alexandre (Brazil) - Table Tennis Brazilian table tennis player Bruna Alexandre made history by becoming the first Paralympic athlete from Brazil to compete in both...
Top Picks for the Best Casino Experiences in Los Angeles
For those who live on the edge and need an adrenaline rush all the time, Los Angeles does have its best casinos. LA betting houses range from plush resorts to very private enclaves of gaming, hosting everyone from the hardened veteran to the curious first-timer; you’ll find the action-packed from high-stakes poker tables to the newest in ultramodern slots. You can enjoy world-class dining, live entertainment, and the best in service as you discover the best casino experiences in Los Angeles.
Latino Heat: The Stars of the 2024 Olympics
Here’s a closer look at some of the most exciting contenders to watch, including those who've alredaty won! José Torres Gil Takes Olympic Gold In ‘Best Ever’ Men’s BMX Freestyle Final. The Argentinian rider who won his country’s first individual gold medal in a cycling discipline with a stunning initial score of 94.82.
Pacific Tumbao | Latinolife
Precious memories of my adolescence come back to me: quinceañeras filled with singing and dancing to Cali Pachanguero, De Boca en Boca, Tempestad, La Primera Dama, and Conflicto de Amor. As I sit preparing my interview with Jimmy Saa, I can hear the infectious rhythms and soulful lyrics that were the soundtrack to many joyful nights. Whether as singer of Grupo Niche or as a solo artist, Jimmy Saa's vibrant personality and unique tumbao evoke cherished moments, bringing them alive again.
Maná Ignites Wembley With An Electrifying Performance
As I arrived at Ovo Arena Wembley, people from all over Latin America were outside to witness one of the most influential Latin rock bands of the century. I could hear Maná 's fans singing global hits like ‘’En el Muelle de San Blas’’ and ‘’Mariposa Traicionera. With a career spanning over three decades, Maná has cemented their place as icons in the Latin music world.
Spices Seeped in Determination and Resilience: How Maria Marte Became a Culinary Star
As Maria Marta delicately places pieces of succulent pink lobster over creamy yellow mango sauce, the staff and chefs at London’s Barrafina gather around her in awe. To them, and us looking on about to eat this delicious morsel, her smiling Caribbean serenity couldn’t be further from the image of the shouty macho celebrity chefs we see on our television screens: refreshingly, this michelin-starred chef is every bit the warm Latina mother figure.
Pioneering Central American Artists You Should Know About
1.Rubén Blades (Panamá) Rubén Blades is one of the most recognized and successful artists in the history of Latin music. He is known for his socially conscious lyrics that blend salsa with powerful storytelling. Albums like Siembra and Maestra Vida are cornerstones in Latin American music that touch on themes such as injustice, human rights and love.
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