Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE) is diving into the mass festival circuit in the U.S. for the first time, and they are bringing some big acts with them to take the plunge, including Latin Grammy and Grammy-winning, international stars Enrique Iglesias, Juan Gabriel and La Santa Cecilia.
This past weekend, thousands of students from around the country rocked out and rallied together in St. Petersburg, Florida at the Coalition of Immokalee Workers' Concert for Fair Food. Determined to be heard and get their point across, the students also used the stage as their platform to declare a nationwide student boycott of fast-food chain, Wendy's.
Latin Grammy-winning, Guatemalan singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno is bringing her bluesy, rich vocals and jazz-infused sound to the East Coast. She will join resident gypsy troubadour David Garza for two live shows at Tin Angel in Philadelphia on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 8 p.m. and at Joe's Pub in New York on Monday, Nov. 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Teachers often have the greatest impact on their students; they help mold us into the people we are today, yet sometimes it's only until later in life that you truly recognize the profoundness of their method of teaching or approach.
Grammy-winning, L.A.-based Mexican-American band, La Santa Cecilia has become one of our favorites here at Latin Post, so when we got word of the band coming to the Big Apple to rock the Highline Ballroom during Hispanic Heritage Month, we just had to pay the band a visit.
San Juan, Puerto Rico-born and New York City-raised digital artist Jose Andres Gutierrez Rivera teamed up with Grammy-winning, L.A.-based, Mexican-American band La Santa Cecilia to create its animated music video for their Beatles' cover, "Strawberry Fields Forever."
On July 10, La Santa Cecilia wowed more than 1,500 Latino leaders, including first lady Michelle Obama and superstar Jennifer Lopez, with its rendition of "Strawberry Fields Forever" at the LULAC Unity Luncheon hosted by the National convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens -- and they're doing it again, but this time its online for the whole world to see.
"I don't think you can better a Beatles song, they are all amazing," said lead singer Marisol "La Marisoul" Hernandez of the Grammy winning band, La Santa Cecilia. Yet somehow, La Santa Cecilia has managed to do just that, by highlighting the tireless efforts of migrant workers who tend to our very own 'Strawberry Fields' in the United States.
How do you enrich the lives of cultured, diverse and arts-oriented New Yorkers who get weary contending with the heat and hustle and bustle of the Big Apple during the summertime? Give them a variety of high-caliber acts who give stellar performances of artistic quality that are free-of-charge, and that serve the diverse communities of New York City.
What does it take to be a triple threat in the music business both the Latin and mainstream markets? It's talent, crossover appeal, and good marketing.
We've witnessed Ricky Martin, Shakira and Enrique Iglesias, among many other Latino artist flourish in both markets, but it's not always easy to captivate both audiences. However, there are several up-and-coming Latin artists that are making their presence known on the Grammy front and beyond.
While Daft Punk, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and New Zealand teenager Lorde were among the winners who stole the show, the 56th annual Grammy Awards, there were also several notable and touching wins in the Latin categories.
