12.5.2013 | By Jack Rico |
This week some artists were busy trying to visually impact us, while others tried to have us listen. This music wrap up is a jumble of pop, rock and R&B that pay tribute to friends, snow and change. Read More
11.27.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
Welcome to our new music roundup where we gather up the latest in songs and videos. Thanks to Pitbull and Ke$ha, The Killers and Glee’s Dianna Agron, will.i.am and Miley Cyrus, and Jamie Lynn Spears this week is solely dedicated to new music videos. Read More
11.19.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
When I heard that Jennifer Lopez will pay homage to the iconic Celia Cruz at the upcoming American Music Awards, it got me thinking. Because of the Latin tribute at this all-American event, many more Latinos are bound to tune in to the awards show. Should American audiences turn around and tune into this year’s Latin Grammys?
The answer is yes and for more than one reason. The most obvious involves Natalie Cole. Just in case you didn’t know, the American singer recently released Natalie Cole en Español, a collection of romantic songs by some of the best Spanish language composers.
The album reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart. For this hit, she has garnered three 2013 Latin Grammy Awards nominations for Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. Cole is also set to perform during the event.
I know that Latinos will watch the AMAs to see if Lopez will succeed with her performance. Americans should tune into the 2013 Latin Grammy Awards to see if Cole’s performance will do the same. At the very least, you can watch the virtual duet she will do with her legendary late father.
If that is not enough to attract English-speaking viewers, consider the live performances by Carlos Santana, Enrique Iglesias, and Marc Anthony. Pitbull, Juanes, and Ricky Martin are also scheduled to appear. These are all artists that are quite popular in the mainstream music market.
The last reason the American public needs to watch this year’s awards is because it is known as Los Latin Grammys, not Los Grammys Latinos. Furthermore, on both the official Spanish and English web pages, the symbol says: The 14th Annual Latin Grammy Awards. This event extends a welcome to all audiences who love music.
The show is televised in Spanish, but what it comes down to is that music is a universal language. If the performances sound good, that is all that should matter. As the Hispanic population in the United States grows, both cultures seamlessly mix.
If American audiences are already consuming Latino foods, then music should be the next step. If you are inclined to tune into the 2013 Latin Grammy Awards, the show airs Thursday, Nov. 21 on Univision. Tell us what you think in the comments below.
11.18.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
*Updated January 2026
Is the Latino culture finally being recognized as an integral part of the American culture? If not fully, then I am glad to say that we are surely making great strides. The Associated Press reported that Jennifer Lopez will pay a tribute to the late Celia Cruz at this year’s American Music Awards. Read More
11.12.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
In social media spaces everywhere, today is #TransformationTuesday, a time when people post pictures of them as kids, their dramatic weight loss, new hairdos, etc. But frankly, that’s just getting old, so why not take the opportunity to give the idea a little musical spin. From the mind-blowing, to those that make you say WTF, here are 5 of the most interesting song makeovers. Read More
10.30.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
Lou Reed, singer, songwriter, guitarist and founding member of The Velvet Underground, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 27 at his Long Island home at the age of 71. Since then most publications have made it a point to write on the so called legendary musician, but unless you are well studied on the 70’s rock scene and have since kept up with Reed’s solo career, you probably could care less. Read More
10.29.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
Even while rocking a pair of Birkenstock sandals (not what many would consider the most fashionable footwear) 71-year-old Paul McCartney remains one of the coolest and biggest names in rock and roll. Don’t believe me? Then perhaps you should check out his new video for “Queenie Eye.” Read More
10.11.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
Justin Bieber, Paris Hilton and Pitbull released spanking new tracks for our hearing pleasures (or displeasures) this week, and of course, I have a thing or two say about each of them. Read More
10.10.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
*Updated December 2025
Steven Spielberg may be a cinema legend, but his children are making their own noise in the music industry. Jay-Z’s Roc Nation signed Wardell, a talented summery sounding duo that might give Blue Ivy a run for her inheritance. The indie-folk band is made up of Theo and Sasha Spielberg, children of Steven Spielberg and Kate Capshaw. Theo is in charge of instrumentals and Sasha of vocals. They released the EP Brother/Sister and prepared their debut album shortly after. Read More
10.8.2013 | By Mariana Dussan |
Between Britney Spears’ “Work Bitch†and Rihanna’s “Pour it Up†we have two new videos, two fierce divas and too much sexiness. But which is the hottest video? Let the Pop-Off begin!
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