Psicomagia Alejandro Jodorowsky Por Elba Longawa Best Seller escrito por Alejandro Jodorowsky, autor chileno de origen ruso, radicado por muchos años en México y hoy en día enraizado en Francia. Jodorowsky explica el proceso de creación de la Psicomagia, basándose en su trayectoria como...

El Payo is a popular Rumba/Nuevo Flamenco-Fused group based in Chicago celebrating the release of their self-titled debut album. This CD is 12 tracks of original music. Their distinct sound is infused with elements of rock, salsa, ska, and reggae with unmistakable overtones of passionate raw...

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Arte y Vida Chicago is proud to have joined forces with Extra Newspaper in Mid 2010 to bring you the utmost Hispanic Art and Cultural Calendar in Chicago featuring a weekly showcase of exceptional art and cultural events throughout Chicago. Look for your copy of Extra every Thursday at...

Off the Beaten Path: Violence, Women and Art Twenty-nine contemporary artists from 25 countries address violence against women and their basic human right to safe and secure lives around the world. Featuring work by renowned artists such as Marina Abramovic, Laylah Ali and Yoko Ono, among...

CONVICTION, is based on a true story of faith and forbidden love in the shadows of the Spanish Inquisition. In Franco-ruled 1960’s Madrid, an Israeli scholar is detained for stealing a confidential Inquisition file. Contained within it is the true confession of Spanish priest Andrés...

ENSEMBLE ESPAÑOL Spanish Dance Theatre An exciting fusion of traditional, classical, folkloric and Flamenco dance from Chicago’s own Ensemble Español. Devoted to exploring all facets of Hispanic world culture, this event is a breathtaking demonstration that the language of art is...

Fiesta! Featuring the Hottest Latin American Classical Music Sundays, 3 pm to 4pm, at 98.7 WFMT Fiesta! features the hottest Latin American music from the 16th to the 21st century. Composer Elbio Barilari is at the helm for this trip to the hidden pleasures of  Latino concert music. From...

2010: Highlights of a memorable year for Latino culture By Alejandro Escalona A Nobel Prize in literature tops this year’s cultural achievements for Latinos around the world. There were, of course, many other accomplishments in the arts.  As it is always the case with end of the year...

Born and raised in Mexico City, Rana Santacruz had considerable success with his rock en español band La Catrina. Setting his sights well beyond the insular Mexican pop scene, Santacruz made the move from Mexico City to New York City and began drawing on influences including the golden age...

CLASS SCHEDULE AND SPRING STUDENT SHOWCASE: The following 5 week session starts January 15th 2011 and ends February 15th. All classes are held at the Flamenco Arts Center on 3755 N. Western Ave (at Grace St). To save your place in class and register, visit the Registration page of...

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In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the start of the Mexican Revolution, Casa Ciudad de Mexico Chicago, the office of representation of the government of Mexico City, proudly presents a unique and historic exhibit of photographs by Agustín Víctor Casasola. “The First Revolution of...

“The single most important figure of the past decade in Latin music” – Los Angeles Times “A Superstar… [One of] The World’s biggest Rock Stars” – Rolling Stone “The entire concept is about friends and friendship,” said Juanes, whose real name is Juan Esteban...