Juan Gabriel

Podcast Extra: Juan Gabriel And The Tricky Conversation About Sexual Identity

11:29pm September 03, 2016

by Adrian Florido

Many remembrances of Mexican vocalist Juan Gabriel suggested that he overcame homophobia in Mexico to achieve super-stardom. The reality is a bit more complicated.

Check Out This 1999 Profile Of The Late, Great Juan Gabriel

7:20pm August 30, 2016

by Leah Donnella

Juan Gabriel stayed true to his roots, even when it wasn't easy. This Los Angeles Times piece takes a look at why that was.

Juan Gabriel performs onstage at the Billboard Latin Music Awards in Miami in April. The singer died on Sunday at the age of 66.

LISTEN: 4 Juan Gabriel Songs You Should Hear Now

6:20pm August 29, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

Juan Gabriel was a master craftsman of epic love songs. Some of them were pop, some of them were rock. Sometimes he sang with a mariachi, sometimes with a full blown orchestra.

Remembering Juan Gabriel With NPR's Felix Contreras, Adrian Florido And Eyder Peralta

1:27pm August 29, 2016

by Leah Donnella

Join Code Switch and Alt-Latino today at 3pm EST for a Facebook Live chat about the late, great Mexican superstar Juan Gabriel.

Singer Juan Gabriel performs during the Latin Grammy Awards in 2009.

Juan Gabriel, The 'Divo Of Juarez,' Dies At 66

7:59pm August 28, 2016

by Eyder Peralta

Juan Gabriel was a singular pop star who transcended borders and the trappings of gender.