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Silvio Rodríguez bids farewell to Latin America tour in Cali
8 Singer-songwriter Silvio Rodríguez ended his tour of Latin America with a concert in Cali, Colombia, on Sunday, November 2nd. Silvio took him to stages in five Latin American countries over the past several weeks. His previous concert was also...
Mexico: Uruapan Mayor killed during Day of Dead festivities, Cartel link suspected
World News Uruapan, Mexico: A mayor in Mexico’s western state of Michoacan was shot dead in a plaza in front of dozens of people who had gathered for Day of the Dead festivities, authorities said. Local politicians in Mexico are frequently victims...
Day of the Dead: A Mexican Tradition Embraced Across Latin America
The Day of the Dead is a tradition that originated in Mexico and is now celebrated throughout much of Latin America, where Mexican culture is highly regarded. Credit: Josep Maria Freixes / Colombia One. In Mexico, the first days of November are...
This Gay Week 8: Brazil’s LGBTQ Plan, EU Equality Push, Taiwan Pride, and the Backlash
Karel Bouley is a trailblazing LGBTQ broadcaster, entertainer, and activist. As half of the first openly gay duo in U.S. drive-time radio, he made history while shaping California law on LGBTQ wrongful death cases. Karel rose to prominence as the...
See the 50+ past guest artists and narrators at the Tabernacle Choir Christmas concerts
2 Nov 2025, 4:46 p.m. MST When the Conference Center opened in 2000, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square’s Christmas concert moved from the Salt Lake Tabernacle into the new 21,000-seat auditorium. Singer Gladys Knight and actor Roma Downey were...
On Repeat: 5 non-English albums for students looking to grow their music linguality
One of the greatest beauties of music is that no one can say they have heard it all. The infinite number of songs created make it impossible for music taste to not be an ever-growing landscape. And yet, whether it is on the way to class, at a...
William to take in sights of Rio de Janeiro as Brazil tour begins
The Prince of Wales will begin his first tour of Brazil to stage his Earthshot Prize by taking in some of Rio de Janeiro’s attractions. William will visit the city’s Maracana stadium and join school children taking part in football drills with...
BritCham Guyana partners with Maxi Priest to support Jamaica hurricane relief efforts
The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) is proud to announce a collaboration with internationally renowned artist Maxi Priest to raise funds for hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica. In the wake of the recent devastating hurricane,...
BritCham Guyana partners with Maxi Priest to support hurricane relief efforts for Jamaica
See statement below: The British Chamber of Commerce Guyana (BritCham Guyana) has announced a collaboration with internationally renowned artist, Maxi Priest, to raise funds for hurricane relief efforts in Jamaica. In the wake of the recent...
Clase Azul México Unveils Día de Muertos Limited Edition “Recuerdos” — A Tribute to Memory and Tradition
Clase Azul México, the acclaimed Mexican luxury house celebrated for its artisanal spirits and cultural storytelling, proudly introduces Clase Azul Tequila Día de Muertos Edición Limitada Recuerdos, the fifth and final chapter of its revered...
Carlos Tha 1st uses music to help Jamaicans navigate ‘Disaster’
Dancehall artiste Carlos Tha 1st subscribes to the famous American televangelist Robert Schuller quote, “tough times never last but tough people do”. He affirms that belief in the resilience of Jamaicans even more so in the face of the crushing...
Tioga Sequoia celebrates Dia de los Muertos with live music and food
Monday, November 3, 2025 2:04AM Culture was on full display in Downtown Fresno as people marked "Día de los Muertos," also known as "the day of the dead". DOWNTOWN FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Culture was on full display in Downtown Fresno as people...
Mexico’s Secretary of Economy becomes a BIG BANG fan after watching G-Dragon’s APEC performance
G-Dragon's performance at APEC has attracted an unexpected wave of new fans. On an online forum, netizens reacted to the fact that Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico's current Secretary of Economy, mentioned K-pop stars on his Instagram. After attending the...
Barry G: Remembering Jamaica’s Radio Icon
Barry “Barry G” Gordon (right) and David Rodigan KINGSTON, Jamaica – In November, 2015, Jamaican radio legend Barry “Barry G” Gordon and his British counterpart David Rodigan celebrated the 30th anniversary of their music clash at Empire Roller...
80s Hitmaker Cancels Two Concerts Amid “Extreme Exhaustion”
Morrissey’s Mexico concerts have been canceled. The former frontman of The Smiths canceled his Oct. 31 and Nov. 4 shows in Mexico City and Guadalajara, respectively, amid “extreme exhaustion.” Promoter Ocesa confirmed the cancelations in an...
Cabaret and memories: Madrid honours Mexico's Day of the Dead with city-wide altars
Published on 02/11/2025 - 19:55 GMT+1 "The Day of the Dead is much more Spanish than Halloween**"**, explains Susana Pliego, Director of Culture at Casa de México, explaining the importance of this tradition that is gaining an ever increasing...
King taking ‘keen interest’ in William’s Earthshot Prize being staged in Brazil
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Silvio Rodríguez bids farewell to Latin America in Cali, Colombia
The performance by the representative of the Cuban nueva trova movement in the capital of the department of Valle del Cauca will take place at Arena Canaveralejo, which has a capacity of over 15,000 people. His previous Colombian concert took...
5-concert series to aid Hurricane Melissa recovery
GRANGE... we turn to our music, our reggae music, which has proven to be a healing balm and elixir at times of trouble and distress (Joseph Wellington) Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport Olivia “Babsy” Grange has said that plans...
Rosé and Bruno Mars’ “APT.” Sets YouTube Ablaze, Becomes Fourth Fastest Music Video Ever to Surpass 2.1 Billion Views
BLACKPINK’s Rosé has once again made history on the global music stage with her sensational collaboration with Bruno Mars, the track “APT.” This highly anticipated duet has achieved a monumental milestone, surpassing 2.1 billion views on YouTube...