Kinky mixes things up with “Llena de Mentiras”
julio Kinky is one of the most important music acts of the last twenty years from Mexico.
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2012 Mexican Presidential Election
Not much is mentioned about the Mexican presidential election for 2012.
Carla Morrison “Hasta La Piel” video
Spring is here or upon us, depending on where you live north of the equator.
Watch Vice’s Guide to Mexican Narco Cinema
It’s good to see Nortec Collective’s music being used for Vice’s Guide to Mexican Narco Cinema.
200 Years of Mexican Independence
Today marks 200 years of Mexican independence from Spanish rule.
Nortec Collective Creates Ringtone That Fits Perfectly for the World Cup + More Soccer Musings
Maybe I’m reading into thing’s a bit much, but the ringtone is perfect for fans of the Mexican team.
Feliz Cinco de Mayo
A common misconception amongst Americans is that Mexicans south of the Rio Grande celebrate Cinco as much as Americans do. Truth of the matter is, Cinco is an American marketing…
fashion hygiene
peter In my post about swine flu in Mexico City I mentioned I thought that the cubreboca, (medical mask) would soon enough become a fashion accessory. Everybody wants to be an…
who’s afraid of swine flu?
Walking around México, D.F. is a little like being an extra in a zombie movie right now; the city of 20+ million feels deserted with almost everything closed up and…
so you wanna cockfight?
Julio and I wanted to use the Culture section for all kinds of posts and photoblogs about interesting things worldwide. I’ve been living in México for about a year and…