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Los Angeles Times
01-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Bajo La Luna hopes music brings healing magic to L.A.
A new live music initiative hopes to unite Los Angeles through the healing power of music. Bajo La Luna, an experimental Latin music project, will launch its first concert series at the Ford Theatre in Hollywood on Aug. 31. The inaugural event hopes to honor music as a healing ritual for social change — lead by contemporary folk musicians Silvia Pérez Cruz, La Muchacha and Luz Elena Mendoza of Y La Bamba, who will be performing with a bolero-focused ensemble as Y La Madrigal. The program will also include a sound healing ritual facilitated by the Pasadena mother-daughter duo Botanica Melo and feature art installations by border-artist Tanya Aguiñiga. Organized by the L.A. Phil, in tandem with El Marchante (a project dedicated to the dissemination of Latin indie music) and event production collective Tumba La Casa, Bajo La Luna aims to create a much-needed moment of reprieve from the immigration raids that struck fear across Los Angeles earlier this summer. ' L.A. is so magical because it's a place made up of so many other cultures,' says Phoebe Smolin, founder of Tumba La Casa. 'I am pained by seeing my city [in terror].' Various celebratory events across Southern California have been canceled or postponed due to community fears over massive U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sweeps, including at Levitt Pavilion's summer concert series at MacArthur Park, which resumed programming a week late. It strikes Smolin that now, more than ever, is a crucial time for the community to lean on the nurturing elements of music. 'We need everything we can to come together and create spaces that feel safe,' says Smolin. ' I hope that people are left with a sense of safety and inspiration and connection more than anything.' The evening is set to feature folk-flamenco extraordinaire Silvia Pérez Cruz, a Latin Grammy-nominated Spanish singer-songwriter, who has previously worked with Jorge Drexler, Silvana Estrada, Residente and more. La Muchacha, the Colombian singer best known for her riveting protest melodies, will also appear on stage. Her hypnotic chants and embolden lyrics, which have often brushed up against Colombia's politics, have played a crucial role in shaping the sonic landscape of activism in the country. Making a unique debut is Y La Madrigal, an offshoot project by the experimental Portland, Ore.-based indie act Y La Bamba, led by Mexican American singer Luz Elena Mendoza, whose mariachi-folk essence breathes life into every lyric. The innovative group will feature an eight-person choir, specially crafted for Bajo La Luna. Bajo La Luna begins at 7:30 p.m., and ticket prices start at $35.
USA Today
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Singer Belinda on feeling 'powerful', name-checking Bad Bunny on 'Indómita'
Singer Belinda on feeling 'powerful', name-checking Bad Bunny on 'Indómita' The Princess of Latin Pop is ready to take the throne, and this time, she's calling the shots. Mexican singer-songwriter and actress Belinda Peregrín, better known as Belinda, was catapulted to teen idol stardom in the 2000s after releasing a string of hit albums and starring in several children's telenovelas. Following a 12-year hiatus, Belinda is back with her new album "Indómita" (out now), a vibrant 17-song project that marks a creative rebirth for the Latin Grammy-nominated singer. While Belinda has always maintained control over her artistic output, she went through a "tough time" in which she felt "very vulnerable and not supported" by her music industry network. "I'm always guided by art and by my feelings, and sometimes it's hard when people say, 'You sing this' and 'You have to do this' and 'You should do this, or else we're not going to support you,'" Belinda tells USA TODAY. "Now I feel very free about my art and my music and my concept, and that's great because I can do whatever I want to do with my songs." This newfound confidence is reflected in the album's defiant title, which translates to "indomitable" and was inspired by female trailblazers such as Joan of Arc and Frida Kahlo. For Belinda, the term is a call-to-action for a "movement" of strong-willed women. "I was always questioning myself because of the concept other people had about me or about my music, and now I care more about what I feel and what I think," Belinda, 35, says. "That's what I want to create with this album: for girls to not listen to other opinions. … You're indómita — invincible and determined and strong and powerful and smart." 'I still have many things left to do': Rock icon Fito Páez isn't looking at legacy yet How heritage and heartbreak fuel Belinda's 'Indómita' From fiery heartbreak anthems "Catcus" and "Heterocromía" to the feel-good love song "Cursi De +", Belinda rides the rollercoaster of romance on "Indómita" with her emotionally charged lyricism. "We've all had a broken heart, and that comes out of expectations," Belinda says. "It's all about disappointment in life, and there's many songs that are inspired by this and other songs that are inspired by the feeling of being in love and happy." The album's genre-blending sound draws heavily from regional Mexican's corridos tumbados genre, a trap-influenced style popularized by acts including Peso Pluma, Natanael Cano and Fuerza Regida. "I'm very proud of Mexico. Musically, it's in a very good position right now," Belinda says. "It should be international. We like other instruments from other countries, and we like reggaeton that started in Puerto Rico, so it's just embracing Mexican culture and the Mexican sound and making it my way." Karol G interview: 'Dream' album 'Tropicoqueta,' love life and vulnerable new documentary Belinda on love of acting, revisiting beloved TV role on new album Belinda pays homage to her television roots on the album track "Silvana," a cheeky Latin trap banger sung from the perspective of her fan-favorite baddie character on "Cómplices Al Rescate." "Silvana was a very strong character for me and for all my fans," Belinda says. "They talk about her when they feel sexy or when they feel mean. … So, I wanted to do a song thinking about her in the present." Amid her musical hiatus, Belinda rekindled her love of persona with a supporting role in Dwayne Johnson's "Baywatch" reboot and a series regular stint on the Netflix sci-fi drama "Welcome to Eden." "I am a little crazy in general. I'm crazy about my art and about music and about love; I always live very passionately," Belinda says. "So, when I act, I have this liberty of expressing different characters." Belinda recruits longtime friend Jared Leto for album collaboration Out of all the guest artists featured on "Indómita," one holds a special place in Belinda's corazón. Belinda worked with her friend, Thirty Seconds to Mars singer and Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto, on the heartfelt ballad "Never Not Love You." "I've known the band for many years, and we've always talked about doing something," Belinda says. "When this song came out, I was very excited about it, and I said, 'Please, you have to trust me' with different instruments and with these kinds of lyrics. And he was very open because he loves Mexico and he loves Latin culture, and he trusted me with my vision." Belinda explains that Bad Bunny name-check If there's an Easter egg in Belinda's latest album, it was first hatched by El Conejo Malo himself. On song "La Cuadrada," Belinda gives a shout-out to a man named Benito (the real name of reggaeton superstar Bad Bunny) while playfully describing her romantic appeal: "I'll make you fall in love, like Benito would say." The name-check comes after Bad Bunny referenced the Mexican pop princess twice on his 2023 album "Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana" with the tracks "Perro Negro" and "Vou 787." "He's a great artist, and he's very strong and smart when he writes his music," Belinda says. "Obviously, I was happy about it, and it's just a funny way of saying thank you for your shout-out."
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Social Rundown: C Breezy free on bail and Julion Alvarez to take on DFW
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Welcome back to the Social Rundown, where you can learn about the online trends happening globally and in Texoma, too! Want to get the latest tea or news on what's trending on social media? Tune in daily! C Breezy free on bail Chris Brown, the 36-year-old singer known for many of his songs, including 'With You' and 'Kiss Kiss,' was released from a London jail on a $6.7 million bail as he faces allegations of beating and injuring a music producer in 2023. Brown did not appear in court as he was in jail for another incident last week. Julion Alvarez concert in DFW It's a big weekend ahead for AT&T Stadium as Latin Grammy-nominated Mexican singer Julion Alvarez brings one of the biggest concerts to the DFW area. NaShowsGarage on TikTok gives us a look inside the stage preparation for the concert. NaShowsGarage explains that this particular setup takes a whole week to master. Imagine how many crew members this takes. The hours of sweat and hard work put into these concert setups so fans can have the ultimate experience are just amazing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Los Angeles Times
27-01-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Eslabon Armado, DannyLux, Red Pears, more to play benefit concert to provide L.A. fire relief
Eslabon Armado, Cuco and DannyLux join the long list of acts performing at benefit concerts across the country to aid those impacted by the Los Angeles fires. The trio of balladeering acts will perform at the Glass House in Pomona on Friday, Jan. 31 as part of the 'I Heart L.A.' benefit concert series organized by Viva Music Festival. Indie bands Inner Wave, the Red Pears and Tijuana Panthers will take the same stage the following day, Feb. 1. 'We wanted to help more than anything. Although I was not born in Los Angeles, we've spent a lot of time there and it hurt us to see what was happening,' said DannyLux. To date, the L.A. fires has burned more than 57,000 acres of land since Jan. 7. At least 28 people have died, and roughly 16,000 structures have been destroyed, with significant damage across the communities of Altadena and Pacific Palisades — both important hubs and homes for music creatives. 'It's so beautiful to be able to unite together and enjoy the music we create, with people that support us and that will support a good cause,' said DannyLux. All proceeds will be donated to MusiCares, an organization that aids musicians in need due to unforeseen emergencies, and provides preventative and recovery healthcare services. Tickets for Friday's show start at $123.60, while tickets for Saturday's concert start at $46.51. Below we've compiled more fire relief charity events across the city featuring Latino acts. We will update this list as more events are announced. Los Angeles Forever, comedy show Hosted by Chris Garcia, the comedy show will feature 'This Fool' creator Chris Estrada, former SNL cast member Melissa Villaseñor, Aparna Nancherla, Sheng Wang and Reggie Thursday, Jan. 30, at 8 Nico's, 3111 Glendale Boulevard #2, Los Angeles, CA 90039Tickets: Start at $43.95; proceeds go to Public Displays of Altadena, which lost their micro-theater in the fire. Deorro & Friends Latin Grammy-nominated DJ Deorro will host a benefit concert featuring unnamed guests. When: Thursday, Jan. 30Where: Exchange L.A., 618 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90014Tickets: Waitlist is pending, VIP starts at $650; 100% of net proceeds will go to charity. Wild Records Fundraiser The rock event will feature Omar Romero, Wenzdaze, the Rhythm Shakers, the Desperados, Gizzelle, Alex Vargas, Eddie & thee Scorpions, plus special Friday, Jan. 31, at 8 The Paramount, 2708 E Cesar E Chavez Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033Tickets: Minimum $25 donation at door. Active Minds Benefit Show Organized by Active Minds, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing mental health awareness and initiatives in the Latin community, the music show will feature acts by Los Pinguos and Los Silverbacks with special guests Adelaide Pilar and Asdru Sierra of Ozomatli. When: Sunday, Feb. 16, at 6 p.m. Where: The Venice West, 1717 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291Tickets: $24.17
