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“Marley” Wants To Be The Definitive Bob Marley Documentary

Mary Mata March 13, 2012

“Marley” was one of the highlighted feature documentaries here at South by Southwest this week. “Marley” was directed by Kevin McDonald, director of the widely acclaimed “Last King of Scotland.” […]

“Los Chidos” Is Half Flawless, Half Terrible

Mary Mata March 12, 2012

Impressive Short Films Highlight Our Fragility

Mary Mata

Happy Friday From Calle 13!

Mary Mata March 9, 2012

Raucous and outspoken, René Pérez Joglar, aka Residente, and Eduardo José Cabra Martínez, aka Visitante, of the Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 are known for their brash lyrics, resonant rhythms, and candid social commentary. […]

Why Are Hipsters Infatuated With Poverty, And Other Complaints

Mary Mata March 8, 2012

I know enough has been written about hipsters, but please humor me, for I had not had the opportunity to chime in. What exactly is a hipster? The definition seems […]

NewsTaco Headed To Austin To Cover SXSW

Mary Mata

NewsTaco, The Latino Daily, will be in Austin, Texas beginning Friday, March 9, 2012 to cover the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW) including Interactive, Music and Film […]

Latinos With Tattoos Seek To Represent Their Culture

Mary Mata March 7, 2012

David Tomás Martinez remembers getting his first tattoo when he was 18 years old; it said San Diego in old English script.  Over the years he kept adding more scripts, […]