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Amanda M. Castro

Bio: Amanda M. Castro is a fourth-year journalism major with minors in English and political science at the University of New Haven in West Haven, CT. Originally from Puerto Rico and currently living in New York, Amanda is a well-rounded and focused writer with a desire to write and inform. After graduating in December, she hopes to continue working passionately in the field of journalism to inspire and help people around the world feel represented and informed. In her free time, Amanda writes, reads, and listens to music.
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Exclusive Interview with Reggaetón Artist DJ Negro: “I’ll die being a musicologist”

Felix Rodríguez, more widely known as DJ Negro, was a key figure in the early days of reggaetón in San Juan, PR as his work on the turntables and in club management contributed to shape the genre. In an interview with NYC Tastemakers, Rodríguez spoke about the start of his ...

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Guaynaa

Reggaeton Artist of the Month for August 2021 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Bio Cumbia a la gente Bio Born Jean Carlos Santiago Pérez, Guaynaa is a  Puerto Rican rapper most known for the song “ReBoTa,” which in April 2019, earned his first single to rank on the Billboard Hot Latin ...

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Latin ArtistPast

Sebastian Yatra

Latin Artist of the Month for August 2021 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Bio Pareja del Año Bio Sebastián Yatra initially rose to prominence as a 19-year-old when his track “El Psicólogo,” a pleasant combination of love balladry, Latin pop, and reggaeton, became a smash in his home Colombia and throughout ...

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Radio personality Jewelz López on how things can change in a moment’s notice

In an interview that took place on her birthday, radio personality and voiceover artist Jewelz López sat down with NYC Tastemakers to speak on her career, her life, and confronting a health barrier.

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Stuck on brunch? Calle Ocho has just the remedy

For a satisfying, tasty brunch, Calle Ocho has got us on the bandwagon. This Latin-inspired restaurant has a reason for attracting such a large wave of customers no matter where it is they roam. And though every aspect of this restaurant is alluring, it’s their weekend Boozy Brunches that take ...

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Leslie Grace

Latin Artist of the Month for July 2021 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Soundcloud Bio Qué Será Bio Leslie Grace is a Dominican-descent singer-songwriter from New York and raised in Florida. She has been nominated for three Latin Grammy Awards for her performance as a vocalist. She portrayed Nina Rosario in ...

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Sweet Dreams – Mia Lailani

Video of the Month for July 2021 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPLExl0e0jY&ab_channel=MiaLailani Mia Lailani’s “Sweet Dreams” is a beautifully crafted song. As if it could not get any better, she complimented the song with a music video to match its beauty. The different colorful lighting that adorns the video as it transpires gives it ...

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New ArtistPast

Mia Lailani

“New” Artist of the Month for July 2021 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Spotify Music Mouse-pointer Bio Sweet Dreams Bio Mia Lailani is a 15-year-old Puerto Rican singer-songwriter who aspires to inspire the world with music. She, along with her brother and father, makes up the musical powerhouse that fuel her ...

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PastReggaeton Artist

Anuel AA

Reggaeton Artist of the Month for July 2021 Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube Bio DIME TÚ Bio Anuel AA is a rapper and singer from Carolina, Puerto Rico. His songs frequently highlight violence and urban life in Puerto Rico, and he is regarded as a pioneer of the Latin trap trend. ...

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Q&A with rising stars Mia Lailani, Devan Ibiza, father Maximino Perez:
“I think it brought us a lot closer”

The music industry is tough, but family proves to be tougher. NYC Tastemakers had the pleasure of talking with up-and-coming musicians Mia Lailani and Devan Ibiza and their music producing father and manager Maximino Perez to discuss their debut album Blink of an Eye, the meaning of music, and their ...

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Designer Eric Eremita on past, upcoming projects and lucky number 13

Celebrity contractor and designer Eric Eremita, who has previously appeared on more that 70 episodes of home improvement network HGTV’s Love it or List It and Brother vs Brother, has launched his own line of fashion called “THIRTEEN by Eric Eremita,” combining his inventive background and talent in interior design, ...

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Q&A with Robert Clivillés: “I wanted to express ‘Latinism’”

In celebration of Latinx pride and culture, one half of C&C Music Factory Robert Clivillés recently produced and released upbeat, evocative vibe song “Yo Soy Latino (Vamos a Bailar)” by Latinos Del Mundo, accompanied by an equally nostalgic music video. NYC Tastemakers sat down with Clivillés to talk about the ...

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