Photo courtesy of Hispanicize Did you know that salsa as we know it today was born in New York? It was originally the Son Cubano but was transformed by the Latin American diaspora. And did you know that punk was actually born in Peru? The first band to record this genre of music was called Los Saicos, which was famous long before the English punk revolution. There are a lot of Latin American music influences that are carried onto today’s mainstream radio. With Robitussin, we explain three ways that Latin American music has influenced your favorite music genres. Son Cubano to New York’s salsa T ..read more

Photo courtesy of Hispanicize From salsa to tango, Latin dances have become iconic around the world. Who doesn’t have a little Latin flavor in their dance steps? Today, many people practice dancing to keep their bodies in shape. But what other traditional Latin dances do you know? Robitussin brings you four traditional Latin American dances that highlight the value of our identity. Merengue One of the music staples in Latin parties is Elvis Crespo’s “Suavemente.” There isn’t a Latin party that doesn’t play this song at some point on the dance floor. Did you know this type of music is merengue ..read more

Photo courtesy of Hispanicize 2022 gave us many great albums. From Bad Bunny’s epic Un Verano Sin Ti to Daddy Yankee’s retirement album Legendaddy, we were undeniably treated to top-tier music this year. Looking forward to 2023, what can we expect? Off the top of our heads, we’re still highly-anticipating long overdue albums. Remember when Kali Uchis said she had two albums ready for us? We’re still waiting, queen. But that’s not the only artist who has already mentioned new music in the works. Besides Uchis, four more artists are set to release albums next year — and we can’t wait!  Kali ..read more

Photo courtesy of Hispanicize As 2022 ends, we know we’re not the only ones already looking forward to next year. I’m not referring to work either – I’m talking about our traveling side of life!  We’re planning our budgets and PTOs, and starting to brainstorm places to travel to in 2023. It’s never too early to make a good plan to look forward to! Earlier this year, we talked about other places to travel like Peru, Mexico, and Ecuador. We spoke about Peru’s gorgeous Andes Mountains, Mexico’s historic “pueblos magicos,” and Ecuador’s break-taking waters in Quilotoa. Now, we’re ready to tak ..read more

Photo courtesy of Hispanicize It’s no secret that the holiday season is a time filled with warmth and joy. There’s something about Christmas that puts an extra pep in our step and fills us with bliss. While some may roll their eyes at Christmas due to the gift-giving aspect, in reality, there is so much more to it.  Christmas is a time to gather with your friends and family, celebrate with one another, and forget about the stress of our daily lives. The holidays remind us about what truly matters, such as love and the bond we have formed with others.  And now, as we get closer to the ..read more

Photo courtesy of Hispanicize Have you already realized that Christmas is in five days? Even if it feels as if Thanksgiving was just yesterday, the reality is that December has been rushing by.  With all the chaos that comes with December, holiday nostalgia, and busy work schedules, you may not have realized that time was slipping by to do your holiday shopping.  Now you are scrambling to figure out what to buy your loved ones. At this point, it’s too late to buy things online, and the malls are packed with hundreds of people.  Does this mean you have to deal with the embarrassm ..read more

Photo courtesy of Hispanicize As the year reaches its end, we are left reflecting on all the standout moments of the year. From the FIFA World Cup and Latinos shining at the Oscars to not one but two Bad Bunny tours, many memorable moments come to mind.  With so much going on in the world, we often look for ways to disconnect from social media and all the gossip. One of our favorite ways to relax is curling up on the couch and watching a good film.  And 2022 was quite the year for Latino movies. Not only did these films keep us entertained, but they were also filled with some of the ..read more

Photo courtesy of Hispanicize December is all about good food and hanging out with your loved ones. Think of what makes the holidays so unique, and chances are you’ll think of a favorite dish. Does that ring a bell to you? That’s because baking or cooking for your loved one can be one of the most intimate ways to show your love for one another. Why? Simply because it’s made with the important ingredient of all: love. For those interested in baking — or buying baked goods for the holidays (we don’t judge!) — Here are three tasty and traditional Latin pastries that are sure to be a hit with your ..read more

Photo courtesy of McDonald’s On December 7, McDonald’s USA’s nationwide program Spotlight Dorado short film contest announced its inaugural winner. The special event took place at the stunning Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, CA – and we experienced it first-hand. Upon arrival, the cocktail-attire guests walked on the glamorous red carpet. In front of the red carpet, three detailed set designs captured each of the three creative finalist’s films. It was interesting to experience the sets, especially since each film was so different. The set design of one of the finalists, Jazm ..read more

Photo courtesy of Hispanicize What a year it’s been! It’s hard to look back at the year without missing any moments, but every December, we try to be as inclusive as possible with our end-of-the-year lists. This year, we experienced many music moments in the Latinx music industry that dropped our jaws. These epic occasions really shined a light on our community and kept us on our toes for what’s next.  From Christian Nodal and Belinda’s public breakup to RBD’s periodic reunions, here are five moments in our music community that made our 2022. We can’t wait to see what’s in store for us ne ..read more