A Cuban Speakeasy Hidden in East Hollywood
Latin in LA TV hit the Los Angeles magazine Great Nights Out October issue release party on Tuesday, September 28th at La Descarga, chosen as one of the “top 25” hottest spots in the city. Theme: Brazil meets France at a little Cuban speakeasy vintage rum bar in East Hollywood...
Chile's Bicentennial Celebration
I can’t believe how hard it is to find Chileans in Los Angeles! There is a reason for this…I learned from the General Consul of Chile of Los Angeles, Jose Manuel Lira, that there are only 20,000 Chileans...
A Nation of Immigrants
For two hours, I laid on my couch and gazed intently at the television with eyes wide in astonishment. Suddenly, I jumped up, grabbed a notebook and pen, and rigorously scribbled numbers onto my pad of paper. I paused, rewinded, and listened again. Jake looked at me with a smirk, and slightly squinted eyes trying [...]
Everything Brazilian in L.A. with Brazilian Nites
Patricia Leão is everything Brazil in L.A. Originally from Brazil’s neighboring country Bolivia, she grew up infused with Brazilian culture...
Peruvian Independence with Afro-Peruvian Music
Since I’ve been back from Chile I’ve met so many incredibly nice Peruvians!! When you meet a Peruvian, you’re instantly taken to a blissful, positive state-of-mind as their warmth, friendliness and carefree spirits radiate through your body. Therefore, when I found out about the July 28th Peruvian Independence Day celebration in Canoga Park I was [...]