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Bad Bunny: Debi Tirar Mas Fotos

Isabella Caballero  Music Journalist   Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio also known as Bad Bunny released Debi Tirar Mas Fotos in the beginning of 2025. This album has won many awards including Grammy awards, Billboard Latin awards, and Latin Grammy awards. The album includes many genres of music such as salsa, reggaeton, and bomba. Debi Tirar Mas Fotos translates to, “I should have taken more photos,” this album is focused on how […]

todayFebruary 9, 2026 68 2

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Introduction to Musica Mexicana

Efrain Torres Music Journalist  Musica Mexicana has steadily exploded onto the global music scene in the 2020’s after decades of being heavily ignored by the latin music scene despite years of having a latin strong presence. With that, will explore Musica Mexicana’s biggest music genres. Corridos                   Corridos first gained popularity in the early 1910’s during the Mexican revolution as a way to empower the working classes fight against oppression […]

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Following Artist ranging from, Selena, Celia Cruz, Gloria Estefan, and Jenni Rivera. Selena is holding a grammy. Celia Cruz singing with the Cuban flag around her shoulders. Gloria Estefan performing. Jenni Rivera singing with mariachi playing behind her.

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Women who redefined Latin music  

Music Journalist Marissa Quiroga Historically, the music industry, particularly Latin music, were performed by men. These following artists have truly reshaped Latin music by defying a male dominated genre. After countless efforts to break into the music industry, these artists have earned recognition and redefined music, paving a way for future Latin artists to continue thriving on a global stage.   Celia Cruz:  Known as the “Queen of Salsa”, Celia Cruz […]

todayOctober 4, 2025 36 4 2

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Music en Espanol 

Marissa Quiroga Music Journalist As we enter September, we begin to celebrate the diversity, perseverance, and innovation of Hispanic culture by devoting the entire month to commemorating heritage. By honoring its beautiful history, we are recognizing the significance of Latin rock and the impact it continues to have.   The global hit song “La Bamba” by Richie Valens inspired a cultural shift in rock music. This song established belonging in global […]

todaySeptember 18, 2025 33 4

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Latin rock will never die

By Nayeli Esquilin Music Journalist  Although it is widely known that rock music had made its way to almost every corner of the world in the 1950s and 1960s, no one could have predicted the lasting impact it would have on the world; especially in Latin America. Latin Rock has seen many different faces in the broad category, but some things remain the same: bring on the piercing guitar riffs, […]

todayOctober 1, 2023 168 6

The TXST Mariachi Lince de Oro stands onstage holding up their right arms and violin bows to close their performance at the Vicente Fernandez tribute concert.

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KTSW Loves: TXST Latin Music studies

By Jennifer Soliz Promotions Team Member   Among the various musical ensembles offered at Texas State University, some of the liveliest are the Mariachi and Salsa bands. Each of these groups offer unique experiences both for their student musicians and attendees of their concerts. Even if you have no idea how to dance salsa music, Salsa Nights offer salsa dance lessons prior to event start times to accommodate beginners. If […]

todaySeptember 29, 2023 137 2

Teenage Shakira is staring off into the bottom left corner of the frame. She has long hair parted down the middle. Behind her there is a ripped wallpaper and a sunflower located at the top right of the frame spells out the album title, Pies Descalzos.

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Rediscovering Shakira: The Forgotten Songs That Defined a Generation

By Tania ZapienMusic Journalist If you grew up in a Latin household like myself, odds are your introduction to Shakira came way before finding out that her hips don’t lie. Back before the features with Beyoncé, Rihanna, and of course, the Super Bowl halftime show, Shakira was a household name all across Latin America for the better half of the 90s.  Let me take you back exactly 10 years before […]

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