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…·4 min read·Apr 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…·3 min read·Jul 19, 2022--2--2
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 meaning·6 min read·Jul 7, 2021----
Miguel MachadoinLEVELMe, My Dad, and DMXThe rap god was a one-of-one — and a conduit for father-son bonding·5 min read·Apr 24, 2021--2--2
Miguel MachadoinLEVELAnti-Asian Racism Already Threatens My Future ChildrenSome will say America is better than this — it’s not·6 min read·Apr 8, 2021--2--2
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.·12 min read·Mar 31, 2021--1--1
Miguel MachadoinLEVELThe Fight to Preserve Puerto Rico’s Natural ResourcesThe island doesn’t need high-rise residencies; it needs a sustainable future·4 min read·Mar 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.·4 min read·Mar 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 Haddish·4 min read·Mar 26, 2021--1--1
Miguel MachadoThis Is AmericaThere are some of you who will say that America is better than this. It’s not.·6 min read·Mar 24, 2021--3--3