Copa America Centenario – Mexico vs. Jamaica [photos]

Mexico defeated Jamaica 2 – 0 thanks a first half goal from Javier Hernandez and a second half goal by Oribe Peralta.

A few photos are below with the complete set posted on my flickr.

Copa America Centenario – Colombia vs. Paraguay [photos]

Colombia defeated Paraguay 2 – 1 thanks to a goal and an assist from captain James Rodriguez.

Below are a few photos from the match. The entire set is at my flickr.

Copa America Centenario – Mexico vs. Uruguay [photos]

Mexico faced off against Uruguay in the second match of Group C. Both teams provided an enormous spectacle but it was Mexico who walked away with a convincing 3 – 1 victory.

Below are a few of my favorite photos. The full set is on my flickr.

Copa America Centenario – Brazil vs. Ecuador [photos]

Brazil and Ecuador faced off in the second match of Group B. Dunga’s experimental squad, captained by Dani Alves, couldn’t get past Gustavo Quinteros’ men in the 0 – 0 draw.

Below are a few photos from the event. The full set, as always, is on my flickr.

Gepe at The Echo [photos]

Chilean indie/pop maestro Gepe performed at The Echo on his most recent tour. He performed songs from his latest album, Estilo Libre, and others. Wendy Sulca wasn’t with him to perform their popular duet on his track “Hambre” but he did receive help from a pair of wonderful backup dancers in traditional dance outfits for a few songs.

The full set of photos is here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/afroxander/albums/72157668010430406

My Coachella coverage for LA Weekly

I spent the past weekend at Indio covering the Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival with a team of writers, photographers from LA Weekly & OC Weekly. It made for great times and even greater stories.

Below are the three stories I wrote about the festival for LA Weekly:

The Slow Death of Coachella’s Local Vendor Economy

The Date Farmers’ Art Exposes the Economic Divide of Coachella

What’s It Going to Take to Bring More Latino Artists to Coachella?

Calentura: Global Bassment Album Release Party [photos]

The photos are finally here! I’m still getting used to the new camera but enjoying every second of it!

Here are some videos from the same night and my story about the album for LA Weekly.

Full album HERE!

Buyepongo, Quitapenas @ Mission Tobacco Lounge [photos]

My friends in Buyepongo and Quitapenas brought the {fire_emoji} to Riverside for the zillionth time to the Mission Tobacco Lounge in Riverside.

A few photos from the show are below. Click HERE for the full set at my Flickr.