Love songs that transcend languages produce a universal feeling. From the oldies such as “I Only Have Eyes For You” by the Flamingos or to Daniel Ceasar’s R&B hit “Best Part” featuring H.E.R, love songs captivate audiences across generations and genres. Even so, Spanish-language music has its own love songs ranging from mariachi, bachata, and […]
Culture is one of the most prominent pillars of someone’s identity. It is made up of various social concepts, practices, and historical influences. Alongside the discussion of culture are traditions, and how they guide the unity between people. These traditions tend to be common practices that are often completed without a second thought. Yet, no […]
Pssst – te tengo un chisme. Chisme is a loose translation of the word gossip in English, however, this interpretation isn’t the most accurate. The word “gossip” has a negative connotation and “a casual conversation typically involving details that are not confirmed as being true.” However, chisme is another story; it is a form of oral communication predominantly used […]
The small community of Boyle Heights is in the heart of the city of LA. Sitting just at the edge of zooming Downtown LA and also neighboring East LA, Boyle Heights is a neighborhood comprising a predominantly Latine community. Despite it being only a small part of Los Angeles, its streets are filled with culture, […]