Fire in the Argentine Belly
German Cornejo, the lead dancer, and choreographer of 'Tango Fire’ and 'Immortal Tango' talks to Latinolife about his life in tango and tango's future.
Top 10 Hits of March 2020
If you are stuck at home waiting for the sun to come out…I bring you the heat with the best tracks of the month that will make you look forward to sunny days again!
Guillermo Del Toro: Mexico's Renaissance Man
Recently awarded the BFI FELLOWSHIP, the highest honour the BFI can bestow, Guillermo del Toro (61) now joins other great and distinguished artists and film makers like Martin Scorcese, Christopher Nolan, Tom Cruise, Akira…
Colombia: A Historic Agreement on Peace
From remote cities in Colombia’s South like Pasto, to Bogotá, the financial and political capital, tens of thousands of people turned out to watch the signing of the historic ‘End of Conflict’ agreement on big screens in main…
Transformed by Scent
Amaranta Wright enters the world of Ramón Monegal, the legendary Spanish perfumer now celebrating 100 years of a family in fragrance, and emerges transformed.
Travelling the Veins of Caracas
Tanya Yusti interviews Chris Anderson, the acclaimed photo-journalist whose latest book of photographs Capitolio, takes us on a disturbing and exuberant journey through Caracas.
Producing the Image of Spain
Executive producer Gervasio Iglesias, Director of Zanfoña Producciones, one of Spain’s most exciting film production outfits, talks to Latinolife about making films in the current crisis and their latest release Unit 7.
SWEET POTATO NACHOS
I made this for my friends and cant tell you how quickly it got lapped up....Crispy sweet potatoes topped with guacamole, sour cream and salsa make the world's healthiest and tastiest nachos, I just can’t believe I haven’t…
Top Ten Autumn Hits 2019
We really didn't want to accept it, but even we have to admit that summer is well and truly over. But although the days are getting colder and shorter, that just means the nights, and parties, get longer! These sizzling…
Baroque’n’Roll
Lina Tur Bonet, Baroque violinist and somewhat of a classic superstar, talks to Latinolife about music video, are collaborations and other crazy projects that are stretching the boundaries and opening possibilities for Baroque…
Presumed Guilty: Victim of Mexico's legal system gets rare break to tell story
Over the net the controversial film about a street vendor stitched up by the Mexican legal system is spreading like wildfire and in England it is about to go on general release. Back in Mexico, judges are seeking to ban…
Stars of Summer ‘18
As part of our series of profiles on the Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese teams who have qualified for this year’s World Cup finals, Lewis Blakeman picks out the players he expects to star on the world's stage this…
This Latino Week
Honduran Migrants Lose Protected U.S. Status, Medellin's Mayor Demands Apology Over Escobar-Related Lyrics, Japan and Qatar Invited to 2019 Copa America
This Latino Week
Corona Beer, Bizarre Bolsonaro, Peru limits movement by gender, €200 billion relief package for Spain, BBC's Race Across The World: Latin America and a New Triple Jump World Record
The Club Dir. Pablo Larrain (2016)
In The Club everything is distressing. In the home for ‘repentance’ we find a chaplain who collaborated with the dictatorship, a priest accused of child abuse, another involved in illegal adoptions and a senile one who cannot…
The Sunday X-Perience Bank Holiday Top Ten
The Sunday Xperience has become THE party to go on Sundays due to its vibe and dancing crowd, but it is all down to the music played there, a mix of Reggaeton with doses of Dancehall, Afrobeats, Baile Funk and Salsa. Ahead of a…
Alma Antigua - The Young Guatalaman with Vintage Charm
Described by The New York Times as having a ‘tangy, bluesy voice with the feistiness of Edith Piaf,’ there is something definitely old-worldy about the Guatemalan singer-songwriter who has a Latin Grammy, tours with Ricardo…
Top Ten Dance Tracks To Kick the Year Off
Blast those February blues away with the hottest tracks of the moment
This Latino Week
Avianca files for bankruptcy, Chile creates Corona smell test, Bolivian protests, Venezuelan mercenaries arrested, Mexican sanitising tunnels and Aventura steals the Bud Light show.
This Latino Week...
Oscar nominated 'NO' launches in the UK, Latin awards announces Hall of Fame, Brazilian nightclub fire blamed on cheap fireworks, El Pais retracts fake Chavez photos and more.
Dilma's Dilemmas: On the Road to Re-election
With the first round of Presidential elections in Brazil coming up October 5th, how have World Cup protests and the recent death of opposition Socialist candidate Eduardo Campos on the 13th August affected Dilma Rousseff’s re-…
This Latino Week
Brazil's Bolsonaro tests positive for coronavirus, Coronavirus restrictions lifted in Rio and Sao Paulo, Cuba Denounces US Blockade, Colombia extends national lockdown, Change in Dominican Republic as opposition wins…
Brazil: Full Speed Ahead for Impeachment
Jan Rocha reports on the attempted impeachment of Dilma and fears of vested interests behind it
Latin Hotlist #2 - November 2016
Think Latin, Feel Latin, Buy Latin...here's our choice of great Latin products on the market this November
LATIN HOTLIST #12 - Summer 2019
Think Latin, Feel Latin, Buy Latin...here's our choice of great Latin products on the market this Spring...
Split Identity
Viggo Mortenson’s Argentine background (hence his perfect porteño accent) is unknown to most film fans. In this film, the actor famous for his role as Aragorn in Lord of The Rings, The Road and Eastern Promises embraces his ‘…
Wahaca at St Paul’s
The colours and design of the new Wahaca restaurant are as diverse and distinctive as the flavours you can taste in the food they serve.
Latinolife's Spring Break Party Playlist
From Nicky Jam, J Balvin, Zion & Lennox and Prince Royce to De La Ghetto, Bad Bunny, Arcángel, Ozuna, Bad Bunny, Wisin and Karol G, these are the guys making the hits right now. ENJOY!
Tyrant Banderas by Ramon del Valle-Inician
A new English translation by Peter Bush. New York Review of Books Classics series 2012.
Interview with Patricio Guzmán
Award-winning filmmaker Patricio Guzmán, one of Latin America’s most important directors of the 20th and 21st centuries, talks to Latino Life about his new film, Nostalgia for the Light, and about his approach to and opinions of…
We say Dance. They Say C-C-C-C-C-Cumbia!
Cumbia meets the Happy Mondays? Candela catches up with the Mexican Institute of Sound's eccentric frontman, Camilo Lara, at his home in Mexico City before he leaps over the Atlantic to play in London's La Linea…
CUBAN FURY (2013) dir. James Griffiths
Starring British comedy actor Nick Frost, a warm-hearted if not warm-blooded salsa comedy; representing more the awkward British take on salsa than its true corazon.
Brazil: Transport is not a Commodity
Ali Rocha & Nayana Fernandez report from Sao Paolo on the series of mass protests against hikes in public transport fares.
Edwin Sanz ‘Overflow’ (Alex Wilson Records)
Following his great debut San Agustín, Sanz delivers another solid Salsa album. This album is a daring production for Sanz, going into a more mature sound, with three English songs and an array of guests including his producer/…