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AQ’s Fall Playlist: The Poetry and Power of Rita Indiana

The Dominican musician’s genre-defying performances make a virtue of pandemic-imposed constraints.

Itamar Vieira Júnior’s searing novel has captivated Brazil’s literary scene.

Ada Ferrer dives into Cuba’s deep connection with its northern neighbor.

Photographer Eva Lépiz followed families in southern Mexico, from where many relatives have migrated to the U.S.

Agustin Maciel-Padilla’s new book looks beyond the simple narratives about the country’s violence.

A team of reporters unveils a real-life tale of greed, glamour, and a trail of destruction.

A new collaboration has led to Ecuadorian singer Mariela Condo’s first album in five years.

Fernando Cervantes’ detailed examination of history allows for a timely reframing of Columbus’ conquest.

René Sampaio directs an unlikely love story inspired by the lyrics of late composer Renato Russo.

Pergentino José’s first short story collection celebrates Zapotec culture, while underscoring the threats it faces.

In director Melina León’s debut, a woman’s personal tragedy speaks to the wider costs of Peru’s internal conflict in the 1980s.

AQ’s last playlist of 2020 features a group of Brazilian performers who met a difficult year head-on.

Obrigados pela pandemia a cancelar a tradicional cerimônia do Kuarup, povos pedem para não serem esquecidos.

A leader from the Kuikuro people of Upper Xingu describes how they are fighting the pandemic — on their own.

Marie Arana’s Silver, Sword, and Stone shows why understanding the intersection of Latin America’s past and present is more vital than ever.