Andrea Flores

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El Malilla is Coachella's first reggaeton Mexa star. Here are other acts to know

6 days ago | latimes.com | Andrea Flores

made headway last weekend as the only reggaeton act billed at the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. He is also the reggaeton Mexa act to introduce the fast-growing genre on the desert stage. Reggaeton Mexa artists take inspiration from the early 2000s, when dembow beats were powered by Puerto Rican hitmakers like Daddy Yankee, Héctor el Father, Tego Calderón, Arcángel and Plan B.
Why Brazilian DJ Alok wants to ‘keep art human’

1 week ago | latimes.com | Andrea Flores

The Latin Grammy-nominated artist is using his Coachella set to critique AI automation in the arts As artificial intelligence begins to creep into the creative realm, one DJ aims to uplift the power of human artistry. Last Saturday, Brazilian DJ Alok — whom DJ Mag notably ranked the No. 4 DJ in the world — made his debut appearance at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where he took the Sahara stage at golden hour.
Remember this banger? Shakira’s ‘La Tortura’ just turned 20

1 week ago | latimes.com | Andrea Flores

Love is Shakira’s kryptonite. But for those who dare betray her, the aftermath can be utter torture. For 20 years now, the contagious rhythm and fiery lyrics of “La Tortura,” along with its steamy music video, have continued to ripple through the airwaves, reminding audiences that Shakira’s emotions are not to be toyed with. (Don’t say she didn’t warn you, Pique.)Released on April 11, 2005, “La Tortura” came at a special point in the pop star’s career.
Must-see Latino acts at Coachella 2025: Junior H, The Marías and more

1 week ago | latimes.com | Andrea Flores |Carlos De Loera

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is known for elevating some of the best up-and-coming Latin acts in the industry — and this year will be no different. Despite the downsize from last year’s historic 21 Latino performers, the diverse lineup, from música Mexicana stars to experimental pop singers, will pack a punch at the Empire Polo Club in Indio for the next two consecutive weekends. Most of the billed acts will be making their Coachella debut.
Must-see Latino acts at Coachella 2025: Junior H, The Marías and more

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Flores |Carlos De Loera

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is known for elevating some of the best up-and-coming Latin acts in the industry — and this year will be no different. Despite the downsize from last year’s historic 21 Latino performers, the diverse lineup, from música Mexicana stars to experimental pop singers, will pack a punch at the Empire Polo Club in Indio for the next two consecutive weekends. Most of the billed acts will be making their Coachella debut.
New film 'Cocodrilos' honors missing and murdered journalists in Mexico

2 weeks ago | latimes.com | Andrea Flores

Filmmaker J. Xavier Velasco sheds light on the dangers faced by journalists in Mexico, and increasingly, the rest of the world. Killing journalists can’t kill the truth — or can it? This chilling question comes to mind in the new film “Cocodrilos,” a Mexican thriller that takes a fictionalized approach to highlighting the real-life dangers that journalists and media workers face when covering organized crime. Directed by Mexican filmmaker J.
New film 'Cocodrilos' honors missing and murdered journalists in Mexico

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Flores

(Oscar Duarte / For De Los; Photos by Felipe Perez Burchard)Killing journalists can’t kill the truth — or can it? This chilling question comes to mind in the new film “Cocodrilos,” a Mexican thriller that takes a fictionalized approach to highlighting the real-life dangers that journalists and media workers face when covering organized crime. Directed by Mexican filmmaker J.
Jesse Garcia talks new movie 'Alexander and the Very Bad Road Trip’

3 weeks ago | latimes.com | Andrea Flores

Beneath the fluorescent lighting of his hotel room in Pylos, Greece, Jesse Garcia combs through his greasy strands of hair after a daylong shoot for “The Odyssey” — Christopher Nolan’s upcoming movie adaptation of the Greek epic. “I got set hair,” says Garcia on our video call, somewhat apologetically. Despite a demanding schedule, he has relished his time shooting in Morocco and Greece, along with Hollywood A-listers like Matt Damon and Zendaya.
Danna and Hoyer founded One Percent Records to put 'music over business'

3 weeks ago | latimes.com | Andrea Flores

Mexican superstar Danna has been in the music industry long enough to know: Labels could do more to foster sustainable talent growth. Last week, the 29-year-old called One Percent Records alongside her beau, multiplatinum artist and producer Alex Hoyer, who will serve as the company’s chief music officer. Yanin Gonzalez, a creative director and manager, will join One Percent Records as its president.
Danna and Hoyer founded One Percent Records to put 'music over business'

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Andrea Flores

Mexican superstar Danna has been in the music industry long enough to know: Labels could do more to foster sustainable talent growth. Last week, the 29-year-old launched an independent label called One Percent Records alongside her beau, multiplatinum artist and producer Alex Hoyer, who will serve as the company’s chief music officer. Yanin Gonzalez, a creative director and manager, will join One Percent Records as its president.