There’s no other music as unapologetically Mexican as mariachi music. Designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2011, the genre has succeeded through the centuries and across borders—a shining example of its power, particularly in times of conflict. In the United States, mariachi’s history as a sign of resistance and cultural pride […]
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Posted inFilm
In A Star Is Born, love hurts, but it’s labor that breaks your heart
Stars may not seem to be working, but they are—and that’s the tragedy of this new film.
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Chicago police have solved less than 20 percent of the murders committed in 2017, and other news
Also, 12 museums are offering free admission for CPS students this week.
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Red-light traffic camera firm will pay the city $20 million to settle bribery lawsuit, and other Chicago news
Also, the Double Door was evicted from its iconic Wicker Park location Monday.
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Noname at the House of Vans opening, Anti-Super Bowl House Party, and more things to do this weekend in Chicago
Funny Grabs Back, the Pilsen Art Expo, and more happenings from February 3-5
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Money from the Chicago Skyway sale will fund property tax rebate, and other news
Also, don’t expect to see Lady Gaga roaming around town anytime soon.
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Lady Gaga jumps into Lake Michigan and other Chicago news
Also, remembering Nancy Reagan’s Chicago childhood.
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Twista and Do or Die speed ahead on Withdrawal
The Chicago hip-hop titans band together for a quick shot of superfast raps.
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Reader’s Agenda Thu 9/25: King Crimson, Jennifer Reeder, and The Coward
What’s on the Reader‘s Agenda for Thursday, September 25
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URL music festival SPF420 goes to SXSW
Corporate brands team up with buzzing bands to throw parties at SXSW—it’s probably a good thing for the people behind URL-born music festival SPF420, who are throwing an unofficial showcase in Austin this afternoon.
Posted inBlogs
Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” lives up to its name
Pop’s top monopoly sends a lifeless single to the top.
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Lady Gaga and Katy Perry: The dueling divas
The pop starts fight it out in the Hot 100.
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Lorde is dominating everything and that’s great
“Royals” and Pure Heroine begin a glorious reign over the pop charts.
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A vigorous Canucking in Nova Scotia
Dan answers Canadians’ questions about sex.
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The low-key pop perfection of “Royals”
A bare-bones single from an unknown artist storms the charts