Percussionist Pedro Ojeda has been involved with many groups that form part of the current alternative music scene in Colombia; Frente Cumbiero, Meridian Brothers, Sidestepper, Chúpame el Dedo, to name a few. Now he leads Romperayo, a project... Read Article
Daymé Arocena has had a mad few years. Her powerful voice and charisma have taken her on a journey leading to global recognition, being labelled as the face of modern Cuba and gaining Gilles Peterson as a mentor.... Read Article
Daymé Arocena is a sign of the changes in Cuba, of opening up, a country spreading its wings into the face of a globalised and capitalist world. Her mentor is the legendary DJ, broadcaster and producer Giles Peterson,... Read Article
“Dani Boom” (Daniel Broderick) is a Colombian electronic legend, often credited with the explosion of the techno scene in 90s Bogotá. He now forms part of Colombian superstar group Systema Solar as producer, and is known for promoting... Read Article
Systema Solar hail from the Colombian coast, taking their musical roots from the non-stop music and party scene and Colombian folklore. Their third album Rumbo a Tierra has some great party tracks, but it also goes deeper, in... Read Article
Systema Solar have known how to prender la fiesta for some years now throughout Colombia, as well as touring worldwide with their first and second albums Systema Solar (2010) and La Revancha del Burro (2013). Their newest offering Rumbo... Read Article
Ghetto Kumbé’s newly released vinyl is a hypnotic, futuristic, Caribbean-house delight. The Colombian trio make use of the strong African-rooted musical tradition present in many regions of their country to create a sound that looks to the past... Read Article
La Plaza Bolívar holds a special place in the heart of Bogotá, as the focal point for many of the city’s tragedies and triumphs. The Palace of Justice, twice rebuilt due to violence and attack, stands tall with... Read Article
Colombian group Bomba Estéreo have spread across the globe with their alternative tropical sound originating from both the coast and the mountainous regions of their country. They are continuing to evolve as one of Colombia’s most successful bands,... Read Article
I caught up with Santiago from Monsieur Perine in the middle of their United States tour in Santa Cruz, California. The Colombian band’s music is reaching out beyond their Latin American roots to the ‘gringo’ audience with great... Read Article
Coocuyo is, at first glance, an electronic music portal promoting Cuban electronic music of varying genres. However, after interviewing Desiderio Sanzi, the portal’s Italy-based creator, the project becomes more difficult to define and takes on a broader creative... Read Article
Monsalve y Los Forajidos, headed up by Raúl Monsalve is a Venezuelan group who specialise in taking the African roots of American music from their country and elsewhere, and mixing them to create a soulful and funky afrobeat... Read Article
