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Family and fans celebrate Jenni Rivera's life in a public memorial service at the Gibson Amphitheater in Los Angeles.

Latinos We Lost in 2012

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As 2012 comes to a close, we take a look at the Latinos who lost their lives, but not before touching the hearts of so many. They will be remembered and they … Read More

Jorge Andrés Herrera's UCLA study looks at music as something that shapes Latino identity among U.S. Hispanics

Study: Music’s ever-present role helps shape Latino identity

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When Jorge Andrés Herrera arrived at UCLA as an undergraduate student, he came with a musical background. He had been in a Mexican music group for a while, … Read More

Costa Rican-Mexican singer Chavela Vargas, shown here in a ceremony to celebrate her 90th birthday. (Photo/ Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP/Getty Images)

Chavela Vargas, “rancheras” icon, dead at 93

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You might know her from her songs, or from her rendering of "La Llorona" in the iconic film "Frida."  Chavela Vargas, a bohemian singer of "rancheras," died … Read More