March 2009
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Went To See The “Astrologist”
Andrea Valeria, a Mexican writer who prefers to be called an “astrologist” before “astrologer,” makes a brave an intelligent effort to defend the study of the stars as a source for self-knowledge. She has Galileo on her side, she claims. Watch.
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CuCu Diamantes
Yerba Buena’s lead vocalist CuCu Diamantes has released what promises to be one of the best Latin pop records of the year: her solo debut “CuCuLand.” The opening track, “Más fuerte,” is an amazing blend of chanson, flamenco, tango and go-go horns. I recently had the chance to interview CuCu Diamantes at NY1 Noticias. Watch…
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The Rising Star of Paulina Gaitán
Paulina Gaitán may well be the next great thing to come from South of the Border: an incredibly talented girl behind what at first seems like the Latina next door. And there are those dark eyes, too. Here is an interview for the Daily News on her striking performance as Sayra in the upcoming film…
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Kinky in NYC: A review
Review of Kinky’s presentation at the Blender Theater, published on Billboard en Español.
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Kinky: The Little Mexican Band That Could
Mexican quintet Kinky‘s crossover success is almost unprecedented for a Latino indie band, earning both commercial and critical acclaim. Their appeal comes from a balanced blend of musical talent, global ambitions, and an ear for market savvy moves, such as moving to California and licensing music for anything from videogames to commercials and TV series. Here…
José Manuel Simián 