by Rebecca Liloy | Aug 30, 2024 | Blog
In the heart of East Williamsburg, New York, at the flavorful Palenque Food Restaurant, I had the pleasure of sitting down with DJ Madame Vacile. The background, adorned with colorful posters referencing emblematic Colombian movies, literature, and culture set the...
by Rebecca Liloy | Aug 9, 2024 | Blog
Every August, Medellín bursts into celebration with the Feria de Flores, a festival that draws tourists from all over the world. While the festival’s colorful displays and lively events, like the antique car parade, are crowd favorites, there is one event that stands...
by Rebecca Liloy | Aug 2, 2024 | Blog
Reading is one of my greatest pleasures. Aside from music, one of the best ways I have been able to better comprehend and understand Colombian culture is through literature. Reading Colombian literature has filled in the gaps of situations I haven’t been quite...
by Rebecca Liloy | Jul 25, 2024 | Blog
There is an inherent power in straddling multiple cultures, a skill set that enables one to seamlessly adapt to different environments. New York City stands as a beacon of perpetual change, an ever-evolving metropolis that challenges and scrutinizes your essence and...
by Rebecca Liloy | Jul 19, 2024 | Blog
Vinyl records have made a remarkable comeback amidst the immediacy and convenience of the digital age. In Colombia, Medellín holds a special place in the country’s musical legacy. Major international record labels like Discos Fuentes, Codiscos, and Sonolux operated...