I Am A Cholo - Latino USA
WEBJun 11, 2021 · In this episode of Latino USA, we try to answer the question of whether these two terms are truly homonyms or if, in fact, they are the same. We interview Michael Flores, a former gang member and cholo from Los Angeles. He shares his experience with being a cholo and how that led to his imprisonment, and eventually, his acting career.
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Coyotes: The Smugglers That Bring Kids To The Border - Latino USA
WEBSep 12, 2014 · ICE launched ‘Operation Coyote’ in June, capturing 363 smugglers and seizing over $800,000 in smuggling profits. U.S. law enforcement agencies have cooperated with Central American authorities, making high profile busts. The US is also finding public awareness campaigns to prevent families from sending their children on the journey to the U ...
The Rise and Fall of a Latin King - Latino USA
WEBJan 12, 2018 · The Latin Kings started out in Chicago in the 1950’s, with the original stated purpose of protecting Puerto Rican immigrants from racial violence and discrimination. Over time, however, the gang morphed into a criminal enterprise. By the 1980’s, a man named Luis Felipe, aka King Blood, was running the show while in prison for murder.
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WEBLatino USA with Maria Hinojosa, produced by The Futuro Media Group, is the longest running Latino-focused program on U.S. public media.
How I Made It: Maná - Latino USA
WEBDec 27, 2019 · It all began when musician Fher Olvera formed an English-speaking band three decades ago in Guadalajara, Mexico. They quickly began singing in Spanish and in 1986, that band officially became Maná. Soon, Maná made a name for themselves playing fusions of reggae, salsa rock, and punk even though they were told rock en …
Chalino Sánchez - Latino USA
WEBÍdolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez. Sonoro and Futuro Studios introduce “Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez,” an 8-episode podcast that examines the extraordinary life of the Mexican singer-songwriter and attempts to unravel the mystery of his unsolved murder. Hosted by Erick Galindo in English and Alejandro Mendoza in Spanish.
How I Made It: Kali Uchis - Latino USA
WEBMay 25, 2021 · In late 2020, Kali Uchis released her second album Sin Miedo. While Kali always sung in both English and Spanish, most of her earlier music had been in English. Sin Miedo, on the other hand, is a decidedly Latin album with lyrics primarily in Spanish. The album includes collaborations with Latin music stars like Tainy and Jhay Cortez.
Chisme: An Ancestral Language - Latino USA
WEBApr 22, 2022 · When Elisa and Monica met on their first day as Latino USA fellows, they hopped on a video call after their first team meeting to introduce themselves. Within minutes, they realized they were speaking a shared language — an ancestral tongue. They were chismeando.. Chisme is the Spanish word for gossip. It can be hard to define because it encompasses so many different types of talk, and it ...
The 10 Best Songs of New Mexico Music, America’s Forgotten Folk …
WEBNov 8, 2017 · Religious tunes continue to play a big role in New Mexico, where Catholic traditions go back centuries. This haunting indita (a subset of New Mexico music distinguished by its use of indigenous rhythms or themes) is an homage to a Hispano nativity play that celebrates the conversion of colonial New Mexico’s most feared enemy: the Comanche.. This version was recorded in the early 1990s as ...
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