Cal Jader’s 10 Big Tunes of 2018
Few know better the freshest tunes coming out of Latin America than Cal Jader – one of the busiest tropical... Read Article
Best Albums of 2018
Time for our round-up of the best albums of the year and, as ever, the criteria remains the same. These... Read Article
Best Reissues of 2018
As well as the new sounds of Latin America, 2018 has also been a fine year for the reissuing of... Read Article
REVIEW Wiñaypacha (Eternidad) to Represent Peru at the 2019 Oscar and Goya Awards
Óscar Catacora’s Aymara-language feature, Wiñaypacha, has been chosen by Peru’s Ministry of Culture to represent the nation at both the... Read Article
Infopesa Continue Rescue of Peruvian Music History With Juaneco y Su Combo Reissue
Back in 1972, Juan Wong Popilizio and his friend Noe Fachín signed to the Peruvian record label Infopesa to release... Read Article
Exclusive Reworks Of Legendary Chicha Band Los Shapis Get Vinyl Release
Based in Berlin, Eck Echo have been a platform for different forms of diffusing Latin culture heritage. Recently, they showcased... Read Article
REVIEW Elegante & La Imperial – Evolución
Evolución highlights the past and present oeuvre of Daniel Martinetti, one of Peru’s most prolific producers of the “nu cumbia”... Read Article
REVIEW Dengue Dengue Dengue – Semillero
“Semillero is music that moves souls, allows imaginations to flourish and the feet to follow”. As Pete Buckenham’s African-inspired electronic label On... Read Article
On Our Radar: Plu Con Pla, Acido Pantera feat Tribu Baharu, Novalima, Superfonicos & Strings N Skins
The business of alerting you to music we’re really digging continues: COLOMBIA: Plu Con Pla ‘No Más Velorio’ Tumaco, Colombia’s... Read Article
REVIEW Dengue Dengue Dengue – Son de los Diablos
Dengue Dengue Dengue is the project of two Peruvian musicians from Lima, Perú: Felipe Salmon and Rafael Pereira. Their old... Read Article
Electronic Afro-Peruvian Duo De Pereiras Release New Track On Canadian Label Moonshine
The wandering nature of De Pereiras, who moved from Peru to Chile, helps them understand the “diasporadical” nature of rhythm,... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: Afro-Peruvian Pioneers Explore The Andes On New Single; Prepare For World Tour
After an incredible 15 years as a band, Novalima prove they’re as fearless as they’ve ever been. Not content with... Read Article