Yalitza Aparicio
This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Jimmy Smits in a scene from "In the Heights." (Macall Polay/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
‘In the Heights’ lifts hopes for a Latino film breakthrough

By Sigal Ratner-Arias Jun. 09, 2021 09:30 AM EDT

This image released by Sony Music Brazil shows cover art for the single for “America Vibra,” a trilingual song featuring Ziggy Marley and the Academy-Award nominated actress Yalitza Aparicio. (Sony Music Brazil via AP)
Natiruts, Marley, Aparicio sing for unity of the Americas

By Sigal Ratner-Arias Jan. 21, 2021 12:37 PM EST

J Balvin accepts the award for best urban music album for "Colores" at the 21st Latin Grammy Awards, airing on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at American Airlines Arena in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Ladies' night at Latin Grammys: Lafourcade, Rosalía win big

By Mesfin Fekadu Nov. 19, 2020 11:45 PM EST

FILE - Rosalia arrives at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 26, 2020, in Los Angeles. The Spanish singer made history when she won album of the year at last year's Latin Grammys and she continued her winning streak Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, picking up three more honors during the pre-ceremony ahead of the Latin Grammys awards. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)
Ladies' night at Latin Grammys: Lafourcade, Rosalía win big

By Mesfin Fekadu Nov. 19, 2020 09:23 AM EST