Known to rock a party with many styles & genres, Lopez gets in-depth with AFROTAINO's Rahsaan Lucas about artistic collaborations, Cultura Profética, and how her faith was restored in the Puerto Rican indie music scene.

The controversial vocalist/rapper/producer talks with AFROTAINO's Rahsaan Lucas, and gets real about making music in Latin America while being Black, Femme, and Queer. Also, a breakdown of 'Viviana', and why Young M.A. makes her proud.

the synth & soul futurist composer, Avhsoj, dips into the AFROTAINO algorithm to chat, including fave topics: New album, techno-humanx life, Aphex Twin, and Mom.

From song to stage to the screen, Maritxell Carrero brings healing energy through the arts. In this spotlight, she shares her love of her homeland, culture, and the exuberant joy of salsa buena.

Educator, Dancer, Percussionist, Director are just a handful of respected titles that apply to Rafael Maya. From his masterful work with Desde Cero, Totin Arará, and many others, he is on the verge of releasing his own solo project.

This breakout singer/songwriter speaks with AFROTAINO's Rahsaan Lucas about musical honesty, biculturalism, being homesick for Puerto Rico, and more.

AFROTAINO is proud to spotlight the highly anticipated short film music video for Cvgebird’s newest single, ‘FRIDA TRAP’. Shot & filmed in various locations in the barrio of North Philly, the video pays artistic homage to legendary Mexican painter & artist Frida Kahlo.

Velásquez celebrates & elevates Latinx culture as founder of Nopalera - a high-end artisan bath/body product line inspired by the beauty, richness & resilience of Mexico.

Whether she's playing Bach or Drake, orchestra pits or video shoots: Steiner is bringing Afro-harping into the spotlight - and our hearts.

Wearing a crown for his tireless work ethic & top-level professionalism, Pablo Batista is a percussionist's percussionist. Having traveled the globe performing & recording with superstars like Alicia Keys, JIll Scott, Kirk Franklin, and Eddie Palmieri, Batista brings the funk, the noise, and the soul to every stage.

From nightclubs to orchestral halls, composer Angelica Negrón continues to redefine classical music & bring film scores to life with her experimental, contemplative vision.

Polyrhythmic & always flowing en clave, Beto Torrens is regarded as the 'secret weapon' behind dozens of Latin artists & bands. Playing a key musical role with Bayanga, Elvis Crespo, Henry Cole, Sie7e, Cultura Profética, 'IFE' and many more, Torrens is an indestructible element of the periodical table of Puerto Rico's music diaspora.

With every show, the Latin Grammy-nominated indie star shows the world why she is 'la que manda'. Watch her exclusive performance for THIS IS NUEVO here.

The Mexican-American singer/songwriter brings out the sunshine with her blues-pop sound, and her acoustic THIS IS NUEVO performance sparkles with delight.

The Brazilian/Mexican band brought their colorful brand of indie rock & melancholy folk-pop to THIS IS NUEVO while giving love to Amazonia. Watch & witness their performance.

The Vietnamese/Guatemalteca artist twists pop & trap music into her own dynamic sound. Watch the breakout artist pour the salty passion into your ears & eyes as she performs for THIS IS NUEVO.

With his THIS IS NUEVO performance, El Individuo blessed the mic with his flow, lyrics, and style. Watch this clip and see the future of Cuban rap.

From the streets of North Philadelphia to the stages of Paris, performing with world-famous artists and self-releasing original music - cello-rockstar De Jesus deftly redefines classical music with alt-baroque & new wave sounds, bicultural aesthetics, and hypnotic soulful vocals.

Chopping down the competition one lyric at a time, this Boricua MC is making a name for himself in the Latin Rap industry.

This Ecuadorian-Finnish breakout artist with the 60's throwback sound talks one-on-one with AFROTAINO's Rahsaan Lucas about everything from growing up within a refugee enclave, partying all night in Cuba, and being embraced by the Chicano lowrider soul culture.