hispanic heritage month

Juan Díes, of Sones de Mexico ensemble, talks about the cultural importance of Corridos, heroic folk tales written by the people, for the people.

Sones de Mexico's Juan Dies speaks about the art of corridos

10:49am September 09, 2022

Juan Díes is part of Sones de Mexico Ensemble, a two-time Grammy nominated folklore Mexican music band that will be playing at this year’s Fiesta event in Winston-Salem.

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Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off in person

9:37am September 08, 2022

by Eileen Rodriguez

Prince Royce pictured during his performance at the virtual Democratic National Convention in August 2020. He and reggaeton artist Sech are among the many artists participating in NPR's "El Tiny" series in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.

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The 'El Tiny' Concerts Coming Up Bring Bachata And Reggaeton Flair

11:51am October 06, 2021

by Lilly Quiroz

There's a lot to look forward to when Latin music star Prince Royce and reggaeton artist Sech grace NPR's "El Tiny" concert series in the coming days.

As the nation begins its annual celebration of Latino history, culture and other achievements, it's not too late to ask why we lump together roughly 62 million people with complex identities under a single umbrella.

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Yes, We're Calling It Hispanic Heritage Month And We Know It Makes Some Of You Cringe

3:45pm September 17, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

Opinions around the word Hispanic versus Latino or the newer Latinx are rooted in personal experiences. Here's a look at how more than 62 million people in the U.S. fall under the Hispanic umbrella.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations Shift Due To The Pandemic

10:41am September 16, 2021

by Eileen Rodriguez

The celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month has taken a turn this year due to the pandemic and the rise of the delta variant.

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