Miguel MachadoThe Music of Resistance: La Brega Returns With An Album“En la brega.” If you’ve spent any time around Puerto Ricans, you’ve no doubt heard this or some version of this saying. Coming from the…Apr 12, 2023Apr 12, 2023
Miguel MachadoWeapons of the Afro Caribbean: the “Afogai”Sometimes called “assogai,” or “ikqwa” in Puerto Rico, the side-arm is essentially an iklwa spear, a short throwing spear…Jul 19, 20222Jul 19, 20222
Miguel MachadoResource Roundup: Anti-Racist Music to Vibe ToThe best anti-racist music is, firstly, good music. It’s only when we dig in and analyze the lyrics that we unravel a deeper meaningJul 7, 2021Jul 7, 2021
Miguel MachadoinLEVELMe, My Dad, and DMXThe rap god was a one-of-one — and a conduit for father-son bondingApr 24, 20212Apr 24, 20212
Miguel MachadoinLEVELAnti-Asian Racism Already Threatens My Future ChildrenSome will say America is better than this — it’s notApr 8, 20212Apr 8, 20212
Miguel MachadoReclaiming the Past: The Afro Puerto Rican Art of KokobaleOnce passed down by enslaved families in secret, a recent restoration effort looks to not only preserve the martial art, but to expand it.Mar 31, 20211Mar 31, 20211
Miguel MachadoinLEVELThe Fight to Preserve Puerto Rico’s Natural ResourcesThe island doesn’t need high-rise residencies; it needs a sustainable futureMar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
Miguel MachadoGhostface Verzuz Raekwon: The Return of Slang Rap DemocracyEven in a sea saturated with rappers, there must always be a master of ceremonies.Mar 30, 2021Mar 30, 2021
Miguel MachadoinLEVELTrippin’ With Eric Andre and Lil Rel HoweryThe ‘Bad Trip’ duo talk chemistry, almost dying on set, and the magic of Tiffany HaddishMar 26, 20211Mar 26, 20211
Miguel MachadoThis Is AmericaThere are some of you who will say that America is better than this. It’s not.Mar 24, 20213Mar 24, 20213