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A journey through dance and music with Brazilian nonprofit EducArte
What comes to mind when you think of Brazil? The colorful parades during Carnival, the yellow and green jerseys of......
In remembrance, Día de los Muertos in the District
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a holiday that honors the cyclical nature of life by paying......
Salsa legend Celia Cruz’s legacy continues with “¡Azúcar!” on the quarter
Celia Cruz, known as the Queen of Salsa, is remembered for her resounding energy and her desire to bring joy......
La Gozadera DMV hosts dance parties at the National Monuments to enjoy life
While many people saw the pandemic as a time of pure isolation, DJ Lidius and Andrea Bauzá, the creators of La......
Mural artist Doa Oa’s mission is to restore the visibility of nature’s beauty
Whenever I come across a mural, I inevitably have to take a moment to admire the artistry of the artist......
SPEL interns wrap up another semester of community arts and storytelling
“Bye!” “¡Adiós!!” “¡Nos vemos!” “¡Que les vaya bien!” “¡Ciao!” This is how Hola Cultura’s summer SPEL program came to an......
Gilsons fans flocked to the Black Cat for the Brazilian band’s first D.C. performance
Brazilians and lovers of Brazilian music packed into the Mainstage concert room at the Black Cat earlier this month to......
From Broadway to D.C. youth development, Marjuan Canady is doing it all
Marjuan Canady is a woman of many titles. Canady is a writer, director, literary advocate, entrepreneur, performer, mother and Tony......
Ink, water and wonder: the artistic explorations of Irene Pantelis
Local artist Irene Pantelis has a keen sense of exploration driven by her rich cultural background. Pantelis grew up in......
Local musician Javi Vera on self-production and promotion
The internet has revolutionized how we consume music, defining new generations of artists. Before the internet, there was limited diversity......
Documentary uses art to explore the making of D.C.’s Salvadorian community
Quique Avilés, a Salvadorian American poet and artist, arrived in the U.S. from El Salvador at age 15 and witnessed......
Diana Rojas’ first book explores the “migrant existential identity crisis”
When Diana Rojas is asked where she is from, she jokes that she is from Connecticut, New Jersey AND Costa......