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Cali y El Dandee Throw It Back With Nostalgic Album and Single "Locura" With Sebastián Yatra

It's been a big week for Cali y El Dandee. The Colombian duo released their new album, Colegio and a new single, "Locura," with Sebastián Yatra. Their song "Borracho de Amor" with Reik ranked in the top 10 Latin Pop Airplay, and their singles "Voy Por Ti" and "Tequila Sunrise" became RIAA Gold certified. Colegio is an album that integrates reggaetón with romantic pop melodies, a sound that Cali y El Dandee initiated when they broke into the music scene. "With Colegio, we want people to listen to it the same way they listened to music when they were in school," Dandee told POPSUGAR. "Our aim...

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Isolating With Mi Mamá Has Taught Me a New Set of Lessons I Didn't Think I Needed

All my life my mom has taught me lessons that range from, "be humble and kind," "live life to the fullest," to " if you don't have sazón don't even bother cooking." When I was away in New York City for college her lessons played their part during every struggle and success. It's easy to apply my mother's wisdom when I am discovering what it truly means to be out in the world on my own. Making the decision to isolate at home in Miami with my family during the pandemic was a testament to another one of her lessons: "Cherish the time you have with your family and appreciate it, always." And af...

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Juanes and Fonseca Join Forces For a Heartfelt Virtual Concert on Mother's Day

Image Source: Getty / Rodrigo Varela When I was growing up, my mom had a rule: whoever was driving was the one choosing the music. Personal CD players and eventually iPods were not allowed, because everyone had to be present. No moment was too insignificant to have family time. If my siblings and I got lucky, my mom would play Juanes and Fonseca, artists who were appealing both to her generation and to ours. We'd sing along and make the most out of our ride. I couldn't help but think of these memories when I found out both of these incredible Colombian artists are performing live on YouTube...

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Mi Mamá Taught Me to Take Risks, Grow From Bad Experiences, and Embrace My Puerto Ricanness

Growing up, the image I had in my head of my mother changed throughout the years. My first memories of her are as a sweet woman who would reach for the sky, stars, and moon if I asked her to. As far as I can remember, she was the working parent in our three-person family as my dad retired when I was six years old. I remember the smell of her perfume - it was exactly like roses, but stronger. She radiated elegance and I wanted to be just like her. When I hit middle and high school, I had completely forgotten who she was in my childhood, and she suddenly became enemy number 1 - as it is for m...

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Marco Antonio Solís Is Making Your Mamá's Dream Come True With a Virtual Mother's Day Concert

This year, Mother's Day will be a little different for a lot of people. Some are already sheltering in place with their moms, but others will be relying on technology and coming up with creative ways to celebrate, like driving by Mamá's house and dropping off a gift on her porch. Regardless of the circumstances, one thing remains true: we want to make Mom feel like the reina she is, and one way of doing that is by setting her up to enjoy a virtual serenade from legendary performer Marco Antonio Solís (El Buki). We know she's going to love it. After all, we grew up listening to all of his so...

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I Can't Wait to Be Able to Give Mi Mamá a Hug Again

Image Source: Maria G. Valdez The second Sunday of May hasn't affected me in the almost nine years that I've been living in the United States. In the Dominican Republic, Mother's Day is celebrated the last Sunday of May, so that's the day I would FaceTime my mom to find my family together having lunch and congratulate all the mamás there. This year, however, something is different. American Mother's Day is coming at me hard. I hear my friends' plans of surprising their mothers by showing up at their houses to drop off flowers or presents, or just to see them in person - at a distance - and ...

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My Madre Has Gone Above and Beyond For Us During the Pandemic, and For That, I'm Thankful

The global pandemic has served as a reminder that family means everything to me. This Mother's Day, I would like to thank my strong Puerto Rican madre for taking care of me and doing her best to keep our family out of harm's way. To you, madre, I am forever grateful, and want to honor you. A good madre makes sure that her children have everything they need, and that is something that you have given me ever since I was born. You were so young when you carried me in your womb at 17. When I look at my brother, who is 18, I can clearly see how young you were, and how difficult having me must ha...

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I Wrote Mi Mamá a Mother's Day Letter Before the Pandemic, and the Feeling Remains

At the beginning of 2020 as I was planning my year, I realized that due to my school and work schedules, I was not going to be able to leave New York City and surprise my mom in Miami for Mother's Day. I don't know why I was thinking so far ahead, but I wrote a letter to her with everything I wanted to say and more, planning to mail it for the special occasion. But things changed overnight, and I was fortunate to be able to go back to Miami and be with my mom during this time of social distancing. Nevertheless, the feeling behind this letter remains, because mi mamá es mi todo, and I'm shar...

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Like, Share, Dímelo Is the Afro-Dominican Representation I Wish I Saw on TV Growing Up

The issue of Latinx representation in US media is still very much a work in progress. Sure, we have shows like Netflix's Gentefied and STARZ's Vida, but many of the shows that are made for us tend to focus primarily on the Mexican-American/West Coast experience, often leaving out other Latinx groups and their stories like Dominican-Americans, who are actually the largest Latinx community in New York City. Growing up, I didn't see other brown-skinned, curly haired Dominican girls like me on television - ever. It's not that they didn't exist - they just weren't spoken about or seen on screen....

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We've Got a Weekly Date With the Hottest Latin Stars, Thanks to Uforia Hangout Sessions

Uforia - Univision's radio broadcasting and music events division - is considered by many the Home of Latin Music. Now, it's launching the Uforia Hangout Sessions, a weekly digital livestream series of unfiltered and intimate at-home experiences with Latin music's biggest stars starting Wednesday May 6 at 8 p.m. ET. Presented by Verizon, the first session will feature Manuel Turizo and be hosted by Jackie Guerrido. Every Wednesday, fans will be able to watch, ask questions, and interact with artists on UforiaMusic.com/Verizon and Uforia's Facebook and YouTube channels, as well as enjoy some...

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Adapting My Favorite Hispanic Foods to a Keto Diet Has Helped Me Cope With the Times

Since I've been home 24/7 social distancing, admittedly I have gained a few extra pounds. I owe this to the comfort I find in eating typical Hispanic foods - nachos, rice and beans, tostones, ceviche - you name it and I've probably had it in the past couple of months. Tapping into my heritage, even if it's just with the food I consume, brings me happiness and joy in these uncertain times. However, I noticed that I wasn't being as healthy as I wanted to be, so I set my mind to find a happy middle. After experimenting a little, I was sold: I was going to make my favorite Hispanic foods keto. ...

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Aventura and Karol G Are Set to Give a Virtual Concert Benefitting the Red Cross

If you, like myself, were left with las ganas to see Romeo Santos back with Aventura live during their reunion tour, Bud Light is making your dream come true. To make things even more fun, the surprise we didn't know we needed will join them: Karol G. The Bud Light Seltzer Sessions, a weekly digital music-event series that'll take place throughout May, will feature performances from iconic artists that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. Aventura, the Kings of Bachata, will kick off the series this Friday, May 8, at 9:00 p.m. ET, joined by Karol G. Each show in the series will stre...

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Latin Music Is Taking Over the US, and I’m Not Mad About It

Image Source: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images Last year, in an interview with Cali y El Dandee who are both performers and producers of some of the greatest Latin hits you've heard (yes, including "Despacito"), I asked them why they thought Latin music was having this moment worldwide, and they said that there's a lot of good competition. The emergence of many valuable artists at the same time forced everyone to work harder and push themselves. Add to that the fact that Latin artists weren't scared to revolutionize the sound and merge different genres to create something fresher and stronger....

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Reopening the Economy Too Soon Could Negatively Impact Latinx Essential Workers

Hispanic and Latinx communities like my own have become part of the backbone carrying us through this pandemic. In America, Hispanics and Latinxs disproportionately work in retail and service industries - overwhelmingly the industries deemed essential during a pandemic. These are also the most front-facing consumer jobs. In fact, Black and brown people make up 75 percent of the front-line workers in New York City, according to a study from Scott M. Stringer, the city's comptroller. They are delivering food and manning the cash register at your local chain pharmacy. Keep in mind, these aren'...

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Join Maluma, J Balvin, and More in Celebrating Our Essential Farmworkers at Altísimo Live! Virtual Festival

Farmworkers are essential - and during this pandemic, they're also at risk. Most of them are undocumented immigrants who are trying to understand how to navigate the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak while staying safe and providing for their families. Many of these unsung heroes continuing to work closely to each other in the fields and packing facilities so the rest of us can have food on our table are Latinx/Hispanic, and a lot of them have spent decades in the US and even have American children. Come May 5, the tables will turn and we'll highlight the incredible bravery and strength...

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What I've Learned From My Selena-Obsessed Aunt With Down Syndrome During Isolation

"Kimbely, mira, mira, mira," Lili yelled as she shoved the smartphone my abuela got her in my face to show me the same video of Selena performing "Como La Flor" live from the Astrodome for the 50th time that day. My 49-year-old great-aunt Lili was now my roommate. She was born with Down Syndrome. She had left her motherland of Honduras permanently after her mother passed away. My abuela, her sister, took it upon herself to take care of her. I lived with her for some time during my teen years and took care of her multiple times before I moved away for college to NYC. The moment I left NYC be...

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J Balvin’s Playlist Has Something For Every Mood You Go Through While Staying at Home

You gotta love an artist who adds their own music to their playlist. It means they're really proud of their work, and they believe in it. This is probably the reason why J Balvin's songs have resonated so much with his fans. It's music that comes from his heart and expresses his true feelings, and music he'll want to listen to in life's different situations. In this case, because of the global pandemic, he just wants people to keep moving, and that's why he created a playlist as part of Pandora's Listen In With series to "go with the vibe, with the colors, and with good energy." Related: J ...

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Universo Is Taking Us on a Trip Down Memory Lane With These Iconic TBT Latin Shows

Nothing like a good throwback to make you realize time passes faster than you think. Rewatching your favorite TV shows is a good reminder of how things have changed - and how some television shows continue to remain relevant nowadays. To indulge us in our nostalgia, Universo is premiering "Retro Jueves," a new weekly programming block airing every Thursday during prime time, starting on April 30 at 7 p.m./6 p.m. central with the slogan "Recordar es Vivir." This block will feature the return of iconic US Spanish-language TV hits from the early 2000s to give us fan-favorite classics and a #TB...

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Feid’s New Album Will Help You Disconnect From the World - and Connect to Your Feelings

We've seen him as part of the super reggaetón friends collective The Avengers - alongside Dalex, Sech, Lenny Tavarez, Justin Quiles, and Dímelo Flow - but Feid is an artist that can also hold his own. His highly anticipated third studio album, FERXXO Vol 1: M.O.R, will be released in April 24 and includes 16 distinct tracks including his global viral hit "Porfa" with Justin Quiles, which has surpassed a million daily streams. "I want people to enjoy my album, from the first to the last song," Feid told POPSUGAR. "I want them to have a great musical journey. I gave my soul to create a great ...

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Which Latina Celebrity Are You According to Your Zodiac Sign?

Do you have a panache for being a spotlight queen like Jennifer Lopez? Are you as unconventional and worldly as Shakira or as charming as Rosalía? It might be because you share similar astrological characteristics to these superstars. Astrology can highlight some of the best traits in people, and today you're going to learn the ones you share with some of our favorite Latinas. Keep reading to find out who's your zodiac sign tocaya. The Brazilian singer-songwriter has been lauded for her dynamic and bold performances on stage. Aries are known to be enthusiastic, fearless, and independent, wh...

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13 Shows and Movies on Netflix to Polish Your Latin Music Knowledge

Music is a universal language. You can feel it and understand it without actually knowing what the words are, and it has the power to move you and take you to a parallel reality. And the stories that influenced musicians to put their emotions into songs often go untold. During this physically distant time, we can take a moment to discover these artists and fall in love again with their work thanks to a group of shows, movies, and documentaries on Netflix. From series inspired by the lives of the likes of Luis Miguel and Nicky Jam to documentaries following the careers of acts like Zoé and A...

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My Late Abuelo and My Now-Husband Have the Same Name, and I Took It as a Sign

Image Source: Cessie Cerrato My maternal grandfather passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015. I met my now-husband, Manny, the following Thursday, June 4, when we were paired to walk down the aisle together at our friend's wedding. Manny's last name is Cabrera - same as my grandfather, who was Reemberto Cabrera. Now that we are married, I carry the same last name as my grandfather (my mother's maiden name), and I think it's abuelo's way of making sure I knew he had something to do with this. My grandma jokes that my grandfather sent him to me. I like to believe that's true. Image Source: Cessie...

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The Ultimate Playlist Para Limpiar la Casa

Part of the Latinx experience is waking up on Saturday morning to the sound of loud rancheras and sad baladas, which always means it's time to help Mom clean the house. Once I lived alone, I started playing that same music ironically, but the joke was on me: every time I heard it, I would feel drawn to the escoba and ready to clean as I put on a show with my broomstick microphone. Related: 35 Latin Songs Perfect For Dancing en la Sala Depending on your household, you'd add some cumbias and bachatas to the mix, furthering the theme of desamor and despecho, which for some reason makes you scr...

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I Can Barely Roll My Rs, but That Doesn't Make Me Any Less Latina

I don't speak Spanish, and I can barely roll my Rs. But that doesn't make me any less Latina. Identity isn't limited to language, sex, or gender barriers. I may not be able to speak Spanish with you, but that doesn't change my heritage, my family, my hips, or my hair. Many of us non-Spanish-speaking Latinx are victims of circumstance. Before I was even a year old, my very white and very Southern mother gained full custody of me when my parents divorced. I lived with my mother and her side of the family for my entire childhood in the rural suburbs outside of Birmingham, AL. Growing up at the...

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Can We Please Take a Moment to Admire How Hot Chayanne’s Son, Lorenzo, Is?

Do you remember growing up when your mother would go crazy over Chayanne, playing his music and repeating over and over how hot he was? It turns out, Chayanne has aged like fine wine, and while it's hard to accept that he's old enough to be my dad, I'd probably fight my mom over him - sorry, mom! However, I've chosen to move past that and focus on his 22-year-old son, Lorenzo Valentino Figueroa. The FIU business student takes after his dad, with undeniable charisma and obvious good looks. He loves fitness (which is very clear based on his shirtless photos), playing golf and basketball, and ...

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