Héctor Tobar is a son of Los Angeles, a city of “perpetual cultural mixing.” Here, he guides readers through the books and writers that cut through the city’s layers.
Category: Mexican-Americans
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Chris Strachwitz, Who Dug Up the Roots of American Music, Dies at 91
Traveling the nation to discover little-known performers for the Arhoolie label, which he founded in 1960, he earned a nickname: El Fanático.
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Willy Chavarria and Omar Apollo on Faith and Heartbreak
Two creative people in two different fields in one wide-ranging conversation. This time: the fashion designer and the “Ivory” musician.
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The Land Beneath This Stadium Once Was Theirs. They Want It Back.
Dodger Stadium is the home to the seven-time world champion Los Angeles Dodgers. But in the 1950s, the land around it belonged to families who are now seeking reparations for what they lost.
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At This Mexican Restaurant, Everyone is Family
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Sarapes isn’t just a place to be physically fed. It’s an emotional and spiritual hub that brings a community together.