Brazilian legend of stage and screen Bibi Ferreira is back in New York to debut "4 x Bibi" at Symphony Space September 20 & 23, 2016. 4 x Bibi celebrates the star's legendary 75-year career through the music of 1) Edith Piaf (French), 2) Amalia Rodrigues (Portuguese), 3) Carlos Gardel (Argentine) and 4) Frank Sinatra. To sing any one of these legends well would be … [Read more...] about Bibi Ferreira, the Grand Dame of Brazilian Stage
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Uptown Fashion Week September
Uptown Fashion Week presents established an emerging Latin designers during New York Fashion Week. Uptown Fashion Week SS17 is at The Museum of the City of New York, September 12-15, 2016. You can buy tickets to the shows. Get tickets Albania Rosario is a Visionary Leader This was my first Uptown Fashion Week, so I didn't know what to expect. After the first … [Read more...] about Uptown Fashion Week September
Black Eyed Peas
The Black Eyed Peas are a multicultural American dance pop group who is one of the world's best-selling groups of all time. About the Black Eyed Peas The group was founded in Los Angeles in 1995. will.i.am is African-American. apl.de.ap is Filipino-African-American. Taboo is Mexican-American. Fergie is Irish-Scottish-English-Mexican-Native American. Their third album … [Read more...] about Black Eyed Peas
“When Two Worlds Collide” is a Story of Indigenous Peru
"When Two Worlds Collide" is Heidi Brandenburg and Mathew Orzel's 2016 documentary about the clash between Peru's Amazonian people and their government. It screens at Film Forum in SoHo, Manhattan from Wednesday, August 17 to Tuesday, August 30, 2016. The directors and Producer Taira Akbbar will be in person at these shows: Wednesday, August 17 at the 7:40pm show Friday, … [Read more...] about “When Two Worlds Collide” is a Story of Indigenous Peru
Tony Succar’s Unity Project
Tony Succar's "Unity" is the Latin Tribute to Michael Jackson. It's an album, touring concert, and PBS television special hosted by Sheila E. in which stars of Latin music play our favorite Michael Jackson hits ~ Salsa style, con el sabor Latino (with Latin flavor). Review of Tony Succar's "Unity" by Keith Widyolar Listening to Tony Succar's "Unity" or watching the … [Read more...] about Tony Succar’s Unity Project
Displaced but not Defeated
About BYkids BYkids is a non-profit organization pairing master filmmakers, including Albert Maysles and Ric Burns, with youth (ages 8-21) from around the world to create short documentaries that educate Americans about globally relevant issues. "Films BYkids" is a series of five films that are produced each year and packaged for wide distribution. About Displaced but … [Read more...] about Displaced but not Defeated
Fernando Melo discusses his “Untitled” Ballet Hispanico World Premiere
NEW YORK November 9, 2015 ~ International Brazilian choreographer Fernando Melo discusses his "Untitled" Ballet Hispanico World Premiere for the Apollo Theater … [Read more...] about Fernando Melo discusses his “Untitled” Ballet Hispanico World Premiere
ABT’s Herman Cornejo & Luciana Paris on being Latin ballet dancers
American Ballet Theatre dancers Herman Cornejo (Principal) and Luciana Paris (Soloist) talk about being Argentine dancers and their dance careers. Both artists worked with the great Argentine ballet dancer Julio Bocca. … [Read more...] about ABT’s Herman Cornejo & Luciana Paris on being Latin ballet dancers
Aerolíneas Argentinas and Delta Make it Easier to Fly to South America
NEW YORK CITY ~ Executives from Aerolíneas Argentinas and Delta Airlines celebrated their codeshare agreement with Argentine government officials at the Argentine Consulate in New York City. The agreement makes it easier to fly to destinations through the Southern Cone of Argentina, Uruguay and Chile. Now it is easier to fly to Buenos Aires, Mendoza and Cordoba, … [Read more...] about Aerolíneas Argentinas and Delta Make it Easier to Fly to South America