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A Donde Llegar
Artist: Chicoselfie
Director: Dante Ponzanelli
Latin, Pop, Rock
(Argentina and Mexico)
Set to the rhythm of the music, the video unfolds in a series of flowing, continuous shots that capture his journey from hesitation to liberation. It’s a visual reminder to have fun, let go, and enjoy every moment life gives you.
Chonies
Artist: Adelaide Pilar ft. Asdru Sierra
Director: Adelaide Pilar
Latin Hip Hop
(USA)
An original song written by Adelaide Pilar and Asdru Sierra. The word “Chonies” is Spanish slang often used by chicanos for underwear/panties. Being that the song is humorous so is this video depicting a Latino band rehearsing in East LA and creating an upset in the neighborhood.
Cumbia Espiritual
Artist: Miguel St. Michael
Director: Luis Miguel Ramírez (Miguel St. Michael)
Cumbia, Regional Mexican
(USA)
Miguel St. Michael builds an ofrenda to honor his ancestors, weaving together memories, music, and movement. As archival footage of his family flickers like sacred light, the veil between worlds begins to lift. Guided by the elegant spirit of El Catrín, Miguel embarks on a journey of remembrance and rebirth — where cumbia becomes a prayer and every step a bridge between the living and the divine.
Es Por Ti
Artist:Como Las Movies
Director: Dante Ponzanelli
Latin
(USA)
Following in “real time” a lover who is in the first stages of a massive broken heart while she’s driving aimlessly around the city. Her emotions tell the story, while her singing conveys the llanto that has possessed her in a feeling that we as viewers universally recognize.
Lelia
Artist: Marcella Simien
Directors: Josh Cannon, Brody Kuhar
Folk, American Roots, Zydeco, Louisiana Creole Zydeco
(United States)
Lelia retraces and reimagines Marcella Simien’s familial Creole roots in Louisiana, channeling them as a spiritual presence that continues to guide her life and art. Through a vivid visual collage, directors Marcella Simien, Josh Cannon, and Brody Kuhar capture the rich history, people, and energy that raised her- Lelia becoming an energetic bridge between past and present.
The Louisiana Creoles, Indigenous to the region, created the cultural foundations of what we know as Louisiana today. Yet their story has often been misrepresented or overshadowed, folded into the broader “Cajun” identity- a term historically used by white communities to market the culture while erasing the Creoles’ distinct heritage and contributions. Lelia seeks to restore and celebrate that lineage.
Simien’s family has deep roots in the Mallet, Louisiana region dating back to the early 1700s. Their spirit runs through her story and her music- alive in every note, image, and breath of Lelia.
Los Chucos Suaves
Artist: Adelaide Pilar
Director: Adelaide Pilar Benavides
Latin
(USA)
An homage to the late Lalo Guerrero and pachuco zoot suit era. As a music artist Adelaide is known for taking classic songs and giving them a modern west coast cumbia sound. As she did with this music video by using the old 40’s black and white movie style while integrating modern Chicano culture as well as Chicana empowerment by having all the main characters depicted as strong women in positions of power. Aside from the storyline and film style, the costume design in this video consists of over 20 custom tailored zoot suits by internationally known business El Pachuco Zoot suit; established in Fullerton, California in 1978. In the end, Adelaide aims to share with the audience a piece of the joyous and colorful culture of the Pachuco and Pachuca without even needing to use color.
Siboney
Artist: Ana Barajas
Director: Kaylyn Caudillo
Latin, Soul, Rock
(USA)
A bartender’s routine is unexpectedly interrupted when he is drawn into a rumba dance with a mysterious woman named Siboney.
The Rocky Cumbia
Artist: Adelaide Pilar
Director: Adelaide Pilar Benavides
Cumbia
(USA)
The song is a medley of the 3 most popular songs from the Rocky Trilogy rearranged into the Latin style of Cumbia. (“Gonna Fly Now” aka “The Rocky Theme”, “Eye of the Tiger”, and “The Final Countdown”) The video is a Chicano themed parody of workout scenes from the Rocky Movies as well as musician performances.
CURATED BY GINA CHAVEZ:
El Duelo
Artist: Ella Bric
Director: Maco Diaz & Ella Bric
Venezuelan Folk
(USA, Venezuela)
Mis Regalos
Artist: Xiuhtezcatl
Director: Billy Fortier
Hip Hop, Indigena
(Mexico)
Antónima
Artist: Sofía Rei
Director: Diego Ricardo
Latin Alternative, Latin Art Pop, South American, Contemporary Latin
(Argentina, Colombia, USA)
Chiquilinda
Artist: Cain Culto
Director: Xinger Xanger & Cain Culto
Hip Hop
(Colombia, USA)
Lamento
Artist: Gaby Moreno
Director: Diego Contreras
Alternative Latin Folk
(Guatemala)
PELAME LA PAPA
Artist: Jarina De Marco ft. Mediopicky
Director: MAMA
Dembow
(Dominican Republic)
PLUS, be transported to the exotic sound of TROPICANA JOE throughout the night!
