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Feid
With "Flow Desde Chiquito” (flow since he was little), Feid has become the latest on the list of Medellin’s home-grown talent.
Sech
From the birthplace of Reggaeton, we finally have a superstar. Singer, songwriter, rapper and producer...this multi-talented musician is determined to push his Panamian imprint in Urbano
Rels B
From Rosalia, to C Tangana, it's clear that there's a new wave of Spanish talent in town.
Myke Towers
It is no big secret that Reggaeton is today what Salsa used to be years ago for many Puerto Ricans: The National soundtrack. The Island of Enchantment has - and continues - to give rise to a new wave of world-class talent, and…
Spotlight on...Rosalia
She might have started off singing flamenco, but truth is Rosalia has now become a multifaceted international pop-star.
Manuel Turizo
A deep, authoritative voice, laced with the charm, typical of the Colombian costeño, Manuel Turizo is the new voice of the romantic, poetic Reggaeton coming out of Colombia that is storming the world. At a mere 17 years of age,…
Sounds Like London - Part 2
In part 2 of our feature on a new generation Latin musicians in London producing a Spanglish melting pot of unique sounds, we profile more emerging bi-cultural artists.
Sounds Like London
A new generation of Latin musicians in London are creating entirely new genres as they draw on and fuse the sounds of urban London and British pop with tropical beats and melodies to produce a Spanglish melting pot of unique…
Roberto Carlos
John Armstrong attempts to synthesise the enduring appeal of Latin America’s most successful artist.
Latin America's Real Heroines
Women human rights defenders challenge the traditional gender roles that keep women in the domestic sphere. They often suffer the worst kind of smear campaigns, accusing them of neglecting their family or of being in search of…
Latinas Rising - Part 1
If it’s never been done before you can be sure that LatinoLife will do it. And so it was that we brought together 10 young Latinas who are making their mark on London by showing outstanding promise in their chosen profession.…
Sports Personalities of 2018
In a world of ever increasing Sports feats and competition, the variety in this list demonstrates the far-reaching expanses of Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese athletes at a global level. It is clear sport is at the heart…
Maluma
Recently making he big London splash at London's SSE Wembley arena, Maluma has joined an elite band of Latin artists such as Shakira, Enrique Iglesias, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, who can fill London arenas. He is the…
The Girl Who Stole the Show
EIZA GONZALEZ REYNA in ‘Baby Driver (2017)’ won us over completely, says Latinolife film critic Corina Poore who was impressed by the rising Mexican star at the end of the summer's Pop up screens.
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…
World Cup Profile: Will it be a glorious goodbye for the legendary Andrés Iniesta?
In the seventh of our profiles on the Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese teams who have qualified for this year’s World Cup finals, Lewis Blakeman focuses on 2010 champions Spain, who will hope to give Andrés Iniesta the…
World Cup Profile: Fourth time lucky for Messi and Co?
In the sixth of our profiles on the Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese teams who have qualified for this year’s World Cup finals, Lewis Blakeman questions whether this could be the year that Argentina captain Lionel Messi…
World Cup Profile: Peru’s long-awaited World Cup return
In the fifth of our profiles on the Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese teams who have qualified for this year’s World Cup finals, Lewis Blakeman looks at Peru’s chances of making an impression following their 36-year absence…
World Cup Profile: Can dark horses Uruguay cause an upset?
In the fourth of our profiles on the Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese teams who have qualified for this year’s World Cup finals, Lewis Blakeman considerers two-time champions Uruguay’s chances of adding another star to the…
World Cup Profile: Mexico Look to End 24-Year Curse
In the third of our profiles on the Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese teams who have qualified for this year’s World Cup finals, Lewis Blakeman looks at World Cup regulars Mexico and their chances of putting an end to the 24…
World Cup Profile: Colombia look to build upon successful 2014 campaign
In the second of our profiles on the Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese teams who have qualified for next year’s World Cup finals, Lewis Blakeman looks at Colombia – nicknamed ‘Los Cafeteros’ – and their chances of repeating…
World Cup Profile: Brazil back on course for glory
In the first of our profiles on the Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese teams who have qualified for next year’s much anticipated World Cup finals, Lewis Blakeman admires how the world’s most famous team, known affectionately…
Memorable Films: Hectór Babenco and 'The Kiss of the Spider Woman'
Corina Poore pays tribute to one of Latin America's great directors Hectór Babenco and his most memorable film ‘The Kiss of the Spider Woman' which continues to draw public fascination, even more remarkable for being…
The Films of Armando Bó
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Brazil: the Cardinal who stood up to the military
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Wilfredo Lam: Painting Afro-Cubanism
The 20th century Cuban painter, Wifredo Lam, was one of the finest artists of his time. Full of Afro-Cuban mysticism, Lam's work - revolutionary, non-conformist and deeply spiritual - pays homage to Cuba's unique mixed…
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.
LOVIN’ LATIN LONDON - The Writers
Latin America has its fair share of great authors, but what about the budding authors among London-bred Latino community? London’s Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese communities are well into their second and third…
LOVIN' LATIN LONDON - The Performers
Artistic creativity has long been one the Latin World’s biggest exports. Beyond music and dance, Latin American and Spanish film, theatre and visual arts, offer their unique perspective on the world. La Clave Fest is celebrating…
LOVIN’ LATIN LONDON - The Artists
We are used to celebrating the great Latin artists who are brought to exhibit their work in London, but what about the plethora of talent bred or residing in the UK? London’s Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese communities are…
LOVIN' LATIN LONDON - The Dancers
From village pubs to Saturday night television, Latin dances are captivating UK audiences more than ever before. It’s time to recognise the real stars of the show – from Tango and Salsa to Samba and Flamenco. London’s Latin…
LOVIN’ LATIN LONDON - The Musicians
London’s Latin American, Spanish and Portuguese communities are well into their second and third generations. Some came here decades ago, as political refugees or economic migrants, and those born and bred here form part of the…
The UK's Top Colombian Movers and Shakers
Take a trip to Elephant and Castle or Seven Sisters’ indoor market and you’d be forgiven for thinking that you’d been transported to Colombia. Salsa blaring out of little shops, couples dancing between tables in mid-afternoon,…
The UK's Top Colombian Creatives
The contribution of Colombian immigration to UK culture is impossible to ignore. As far back as 1975, Guardian writer Richard Williams described the Monday night when salsa king Héctor Lavoe took to the stage in a grotty London…
El Chacal comes to England with a point to prove
Even among boxers, Guillermo Rigondeaux's story is pretty incredible. Once Cuba's pride and joy, the twice Olympic gold medalist and twice world champion was exiled in his own country for two years after caught trying…
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