AUSTIN, Tx. — Andria Rose, a Latinx velvet pop singer, has graced the stage with trending artists such as The Marias, Jasper Bones and Kali Uchis —to name a few. Although COVID-19 has put a halt to in-person shows, the pandemic has not stopped Rose from connecting with her fans through her jazzy, psychedelic vocals. The…
This past week, Latinitas had the true privilege of being in the presence of Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy, Elizabeth Allen. A true visionary, and inspiring woman working in the US Department of State to make a positive change in the world. Following her inspiring SXSW panel with Latina musician Gina Chavez, Latinitas was able…
Certified Icon, RuPaul Andre Charles, has been discovering people’s Charisma Uniqueness Nerve, and Talent since the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race aired way back in 2009. Since then, the show has garnered immense praise and popularity, becoming an absolute staple in manys lives. Mine included. I had never watched an episode until this past…
The Austin Film Festival is an 8-day convention that kicks off in October, featuring writing competitions, panel discussions, and even exclusive screenings. Though the Festival may be months away, deadlines for the competitions and early registration are coming up, so in preparation for this exciting event I sat down with Script Director Grace Donaldson to…
This upcoming weekend The Gallery ATX, a woman-led art collective based in Austin, is holding their film festival Como La Flor: Blossoming Identities Through Trans Latina Cinema and you won’t want to miss it. This one-day-only event will be held Saturday evening, September 23 at the Moontower Cider Company. Tickets are on sale right now…
This past weekend, I had the absolute pleasure of attending ACL and speaking to the incredible Grace Sorensen. A local R&B artist with a voice like butter and a heart of gold. From the moment I met up with her, I was in awe of this twenty-year-old talent. Her kindness was everpresent, and everything from…
This Sunday, May 19th, Austin native and R&B artist Grace Sorensen is set to play The Parish in a tribute show honoring her father who recently passed. The show will feature Latin and BIPOC artists Smooth Nature and Euphonia, and a performance by Grace dedicated to Roger Sorensen. Doors open at 7 PM, and tickets…
Social Dance is a type of dance that has “social function and context.” Social dances are usually intended for participation and to socialize for entertainment during social functions. Most social dances are partner dances. One is the lead and the other is the follower. The lead is usually the one in charge of the dance…
This article was written as part of Latinitas Magazine Workshop, find out more information here. I love reading many different book genres that carry a life lesson or just take you to another world to envision. As soon as I find the right book to read I will not put it down till I know…
