Catalonia’s El Petit de Cal Eril to perform in NYC
In the five years I’ve written for Sounds and Colours, I’ve covered bands that sing in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.... Read Article
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“Everything should be as simple as it can be, but not simpler” are purportedly words that tumbled out of Albert... Read Article
Music
Inventions In Sound: The Story of Brazil’s DIY Synth Scene
Four years ago Paulo Beto and Pedro Zopellar were invited to perform their Acqua Space Ritual at a cultural and... Read Article
Meridian Brothers’ 11 Brazilian Revelations
Tropicália is a label that has often been applied to Meridian Brothers‘ music over the years, alluding to the fact that just... Read Article
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Film
Adam Feinstein’s Five Latin American Cinema Masterpieces
As the author of Pablo Neruda’s biography, Pablo Neruda: A Passion for Life and an adviser on Neruda (Pablo Larraín’s recent biographic feature film), we... Read Article
WATCH: S&C Speak to the Latin American Directors at Sheffield Doc/Fest 2017
Sounds and Colours’ Susy Giovanna Peña Medina caught up with the Latin American directors at this year’s Sheffield Doc/Fest to... Read Article
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Arts & Books
Arturo Pérez Reverte – La Reina del Sur (The Queen of the South)
“It is the government’s fault, boss. If there was no government, no politicians, no Americans above the River Bravo, Mexico... Read Article
From The Margins: Juan Radrigán’s ‘Mad Man Sad Woman’ Comes To London
‘It’s true there’s nothing here for people who weren’t born with a silver spoon in their mouth… But, on the... Read Article
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News, Columns & Blogs
WIN Alborada Rich Mix Festival Tickets
We are currently offering a great chance to WIN a pair of tickets to two events being held by Alborada... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: Meridian Brothers Unleash ‘Estaré Alegre, No Estaré Triste’ Animated Video
With what looks certain to be a triumphant London show happening tonight we are very happy to be making public... Read Article
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