Category: Spanish Language

Marcos Witt, the Pop Star Bringing Latino Evangelicals to the Pews

How Marcos Witt is shaping faith in the United States.
In Seville, Spain, These Young Rappers Come Together to Turn “Tears Into Rhymes”

For the young men in this community, many of whom are immigrants, a public basketball court is a place of joy and strength, and a sacred ground for musical improvisation.
Polito Vega, Salsa ‘King’ of New York Radio, Dies at 84

In a career that began in 1960, the Puerto Rico-born Mr. Vega became, one admirer said, “the architect of Hispanic radio at a global level.”
Karol G’s ‘Mañana Será Bonito’ Is No. 1, Making Chart History

The latest release by the Colombian pop star is the first Spanish-language LP by a woman to open at the top of the Billboard 200.
Bad Bunny Anchors a Year of Explosive Growth for Latin Music

The most nominated artist at the Latin Grammys has earned blockbuster numbers on streaming and on tour in 2022. He’s far from the only Spanish-language artist finding fresh listeners.
YouTube May Have Misinformation Blind Spots, Researchers Say

The video platform said it had limited the spread of misinformation ahead of Election Day, but new research showed that false narratives continued to slip through.
YouTube May Have Misinformation Blind Spots, Researchers Say

The video platform said it had limited the spread of misinformation ahead of Election Day, but new research showed that false narratives continued to slip through.
Jaime Jarrin of the Dodgers Inspired Generations of Spanish-Language Broadcasts

Having served as the Dodgers’ Spanish-language broadcaster since 1959, Jarrín inspired countless others to follow in his footsteps.
Misinformation Swirls in Non-English Languages Ahead of Midterms

More multilingual fact-checking groups are pushing back against misleading translations, manipulated images and outright lies that jump platforms and cross borders.