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El Tecolote

San Francisco's Latinx newspaper since 1970

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Author Archives: Jesse ‘Chuy’ Varela

Jesse “Chuy” Varela is a radio host, journalist, musician, musicologist. He's been a treasured fixture of the Bay Area jazz scene for more than 40 years.

Posted inMusic

La Doña’s new album centers a Latinx working-class voice that is feminist, queer and pro-Palestinian

by Jesse ‘Chuy’ Varela December 18, 2024December 18, 2024

La Doña’s new album transforms her “sex with a smile” image into a politically charged collection of songs addressing today’s most pressing issues.

Posted inMusic

Inti Mystica: A San Francisco band that centers the immigrant experience

by Jesse ‘Chuy’ Varela November 22, 2024November 25, 2024
Posted inConcert, Events

Esotérica Tropical: ‘Cosmic, queer islander’ weaves music, healing and resistance in new album

by Jesse ‘Chuy’ Varela October 10, 2024October 14, 2024
Posted inMusic

This local band celebrates San Francisco’s Latinx diaspora

by Jesse ‘Chuy’ Varela June 30, 2024June 30, 2024
Posted inCulture

Carnaval 2024: These are the five must-see local bands

by Jesse ‘Chuy’ Varela May 15, 2024May 15, 2024
Posted inMusic

Pedrito Martinez, Afro-Cuban percussion legend, to perform in S.F.

by Jesse ‘Chuy’ Varela April 27, 2024May 2, 2024
Posted inNews

Legend of Nueva Canción movement coming to S.F.’s Mission District

by Jesse ‘Chuy’ Varela April 4, 2024April 4, 2024
Posted inNews

Chucho Valdés & Irakere 50: A historic celebration of Afro-Cuban jazz

by Jesse ‘Chuy’ Varela March 18, 2024March 21, 2024
Posted inNews

Flores Y Mas! Linda Lucero Day In San Francisco

by Jesse ‘Chuy’ Varela July 27, 2023July 28, 2023
Posted inNews

Historic Cuban group Formell y Los Van Van overcome tragedy to triumph at Carnaval

by Jesse ‘Chuy’ Varela June 6, 2023June 6, 2023
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