Generation ñ

Celia Cruz on the cover of gen ñ , 1996. Shot by in front of the glorious Twin Towers - present were (of course) Omer Pardillo Cid and ñ co-founder Vivian Galainena - what an amazing woman - we were so blessed to have her on the cover and in the pages. (Trivia: also featured in this ish, Carlos Betancourt, Richard Blanco, Leon Ichaso)

MEET RAFA, our resident Puerto Rican freak 🇵🇷 and one of the minds helping shape what happens at Churchill’s. As Programming Manager, he helps bring together the artists, sounds, and offbeat ideas that keep the calendar loud, local, and unmistakably Churchill’s.

🍻 Position: Programming Manager, Sound Engineer & Communications Coordinator

🎵 Favorite song: Expensive Rent — Landowner

💭 Fun fact: He used to do body endurance performance art + makes his own synthesizers

🍔 Order Rafa’s favorite: Shepherd’s Pie & Jerk Wings

🍺 Rafa’s drink of choice: Guinness

🎶 Rafa’s favorite weekly events: Open Mic & Miami Jazz Jam

🤘 If you see Rafa tonight, ask him about: Community, creative capital, supporting local artists, silly walks & smoked meats

Happy 808 day, to Arthur Baker Reserved

Vaya! Gracias por esta maravillosa obra!

Thank you, Miami. Gracias por venir, por reírse con nosotros, por disfrutar y compartir cada noche como si fuera la última. Pero sobre todo, gracias por ayudarnos a rendirle este homenaje al grande Álvarez Guedes. Sin ustedes, esto no existe.

Big news at Generation Ñ: our managing editor Yenesis Alvarez and her beau Wilsson Angeles Graciano have tied the knot.
Yenesis spends much of her time chasing our stories, wrangling our deadlines, and making the rest of us sound better than we are. This time the headline is hers.
A toast to the newlyweds from all of us at la familia Ñ — We are so proud to have Wilsson in our family now –
Felicidades, you two. Que sea para siempre. May All The Happiness in the World Be Yours!
Below, a few magnificent moments from the unforgettable day.❤️❤️

Go Robert Rodriguez!!!! So Awesome!

🎶🌎 The best Latin music of 2026 is as diverse as Latin America itself.

NPR Music Alt.Latino has revealed its favorite albums of the year so far, celebrating artists who are blending hip-hop, jazz, folk, alternative sounds and cultural traditions in powerful new ways.

The list includes:

✨ Trueno — TURR4ZO
🎷 Jonathan Suazo — Ricano Vol. 2: Fruto de mi Corazón
🇦🇷 Broke Carrey — HIJO DEL PAÍS
🇨🇺 X Alfonso — AIRE
🎤 Silvia Pérez Cruz — Oral_Abisal
🌊 Nuevos Rios — Nuevos Rios
🥁 Criolo, Amaro Freitas and Dino D’Santiago — CRIOLO, AMARO E DINO
🎼 Sofia Rei — Antónima

From Argentine rap and Puerto Rican jazz to emotional reflections on Cuba and experimental cross-cultural collaborations, these projects show the creativity, depth and global influence of Latin music.

For more info, click here: https://generation-ntv.com/nprs-alt-latino-celebrates-the-best-latin-music-of-2026-so-far.htm

Photo: Agustin Gomez/Courtesy of the artist

We are so proud of all of our countries that were represented during the World Cup, but especially great to see such national pride for Argentina and Spain in such a contest.

Spain and Argentina share more than seven decades of football history, shaped by legendary players, unforgettable matches and generations of extraordinary talent. From Xavi, Andrés Iniesta and Iker Casillas to Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi, both nations have given the world some of the sport’s greatest icons.

Ahead of their 2026 World Cup Final meeting, the rivalry was perfectly balanced: 🏆 Six victories for Spain 🏆 Six victories for Argentina 🤝 Two draws ⚽ Spain: 19 goals ⚽ Argentina: 18 goals

More than a matchup, Spain versus Argentina represents two proud football cultures united by passion, excellence and the ability to inspire the next generation. Two champions. Two histories. One beautiful game. 🌎✨

Click here to read all about it: https://generation-ntv.com/spain-and-argentina-two-football-nations-where-stars-are-born.htm

Source: RFEF
Photo: Getty Images