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AQ’s Winter Playlist: Two Musicians Turning Tradition Inside Out

A pyrotechnic Brazilian pianist and a transgender Mexican “witch” put daring new twists on established musical convention.

A Swedish–Costa Rican director takes an unexpected approach to themes of sexuality and religious devotion.

An innovative after-school program boosts students’ performance in the classroom – and on stage.

The Peruvian novelist brings Central America’s bloody Cold War past to life – with a surprising political angle.

Mauricio Cárdenas proposes something radical for these times: a pragmatic focus on recent accomplishments.

Modern-day footage gets a sci-fi twist in this exploration of the vexed legacy of Mexico’s Spanish conquest.

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.