Joshua A. Mendez

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Top 10 Songs by Violeta Parra That You Need to Know

By Joshua A. Mendez 01 March, 2016

What can I say about Violeta Parra that has not been extensively documented in the books of Chilean scholars and in the songs of the artists she has influenced? Parra was affectionately known as La Viola by many.... Read Article

REVIEW Manuel Garcia – Retrato Iluminado

By Joshua A. Mendez 16 December, 2014

Manuel García is an artist that has never shied away from change. In his first album, Pánico, the young troubadour drew comparisons to the legendary Chilean Víctor Jara and to the father of Nueva Trova Silvío Rodriguez. García’s... Read Article