‘They Call Me Nella, the One with the Fractured Voice’
I spoke to Nella Rojas Mata while she was visiting Caracas, Venezuela. She made time for our meeting by stepping away... Read Article
Mon Laferte Talks ‘Música Cebolla’ and Why Latin America’s Dance Halls Are Perfect For Exploring Love
A photo that accompanies the press release for Mon Laferte‘s latest album Norma shows the singer with a look of... Read Article
Alex Anwandter On New Album ‘Latinoamericana’: ‘It’s About Oppressors That Exist Everywhere’
In 2016, Alex Anwandter underwent a brutal examination of Chile on his album Amiga, with songs that chronicled the aftershocks... Read Article
MIXTAPE Epic Vinyls From Brazil’s LSD-2 (Brazilian Jazz Fusion Experimental) Mix
This mixtape is Epic Vinyls from Brazil‘s second contribution to the books of Brazilian author Bento Araújo. After meeting Bento... Read Article
REVIEW Amaro Freitas – Rasif
Brazilian contemporary jazz has another great representative: Amaro Freitas. From Recife, in north-eastern Brazil, the young pianist combines classic jazz... Read Article
Get To Know Colombia’s Different Regions With These Official (But Good) Music Videos
To be honest the idea of Colombia’s tourism gathering together a selection of musicians to promote the country’s diverse regions... Read Article
REVIEW Bixiga 70 – Quebra Cabeça
It’s big, brassy and Brazilian. It’s Bixiga 70, back in the socket for their fourth album and their second for... Read Article
REVIEW Marcos D. Project – Exaltação
Marcos D. Project: it’s not the most prepossessing name; it sounds a bit like a short-lived pick-up band to highlight... Read Article
Colombia’s Vibrant Pacific Traditions Shine Bright at Petronio Alvarez Festival
Within the hot and humid Santiago de Cali night, the streets surrounding Petronio Álvarez festival ring out with the sound... Read Article
MIXTAPE Helado Negro’s Phonic Mirror ‘Islands, Islets, Reefs + Cays’ Mixtape
Helado Negro‘s Phonic Mirror mixtapes have been coming thick and fast over the past few months. Started back in February... Read Article
REVIEW ¿Qiensave? – Mujer
¿Qiensave? are a cumbia group from central California, with roots stretching back to Michoacán, Mexico. In an explosion of catchy sound,... Read Article
Rubio Takes Chile’s Experimental Underground Abroad to KEXP
Rubio is the solo project of Fran Straube, who’s set to release her debut album later this month. She has... Read Article