Indie-pop singer Sophie Castillo on British Latinas: 'Yes, we exist'
Ahead of her March 21 show at the Moroccan Lounge, Castillo talks new EP and London's growing Latin scene.
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Purdue guard Sophie Swanson entering NCAA Transfer Portal
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I’m a psychologist who studies couples—if you say 'yes' to these 4 questions, your relationship is stronger than most
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Prince William to visit British troops in Estonia
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British man killed in Kenya after being hit by president's speeding motorcade
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Russia expels 2 British diplomats from embassy in Moscow over espionage claims
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Russia orders two people connected to British embassy to leave country
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British Council accused of forcing gig economy teachers into ‘feeding frenzy’ for work
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Life of British man, 79, imprisoned by Taliban is in serious danger, say family
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Farrell looks likely to overlook England coaches for his British Lions staff
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British tourist missing after boat catches fire off Thai island
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British Museum is right to keep Parthenon marbles, says new trustee
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