Why Juan Gabriel’s music matters to a brown girl in Chicago
NewsTaco August 29, 2016
*Read this, it’s a tribute to iconic Mexican singer/songwriter Juan Gabriel, who passed away this weekend. Read it because, as Federico Garcia Lorca used to say, “esto tiene duende.” VL […]
In Mariachi Music, A Distinctive Yell Speaks To The Soul
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*A good grito is an indication that a party has reached another level of fun. Good times are assured. VL By Brenda Salinas, Code Switch Do you know that feeling […]
Documenting The Dead On The Arizona Border: Lonely Remains Are Matched To Lost Loved Ones
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*The remains of 900 deceased undocumented migrants remain unidentified. VL By Michel Marizco, Fronteras Desk On August 8 of this year, a U.S. Border Patrol agent tracking a group of […]
Meet The Undocumented Chef Who Owns One Of The Most Beloved Mexican Food Spots In Ph
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*From the article: “One of the best restaurants in the country is run by an undocumented immigrant.” VL By Omar Villegas, mitú Cristina Martinez makes food that reminds her customers […]