Best Albums of 2021
Our selection of the best Latin American albums of 2021.
Prezident Markon’s Singles Round-Up (Orquestra Afro-Brasiliera, Alex Malheiros, Bareto, Silvana Estrada, Cumbia Chicharra and more)
It’s still only the beginning of October, but we’re already “slipping into darkness”. Winter’s on its way, but here are... Read Article
Prezident Markon’s Singles Round-Up (Renee Goust, Kanaku y El Tigre, Colectiva, Mad Cow, DJ Tudo, Joaquín Cornejo and more)
Spring has sprung in this neck of the woods, a little precociously perhaps but intimating better times ahead. Hopefully. Time... Read Article
‘Huey Morgan’s Latin Music Adventure’: A Musical Tour of Puerto Rico, Brazil and Cuba
Huey Morgan’s three-part documentary series for the BBC, available to watch in the UK here, is a must-watch for anyone... Read Article
REVIEW Rita Indiana – Mandinga Times
An exorcism of manic merengue magic, Rita Indiana has called upon her unique narrative within music and her own way... Read Article
On Our Radar: New Tunes by Nino Augustine and Lester Rey & a New EP by El Individuo
New year, new energy. At least we hope so. Some of our old and new friends have new music we’re... Read Article
Stretch & Bobbito + The M19s Band: ‘Que Bonita Bandera’
“Que Bonita Bandera” is the Puerto Rican anthem heard all over New York City throughout June—the month which has seen... Read Article
Best Albums of 2020
What a year!? It’s certainly been like no other. Well… except for the amount of music that’s been released, which... Read Article
On our Radar: New music by Saso, Colectro, Mula feat Tittsworth & Dave Nada, plus a perreo mix by Bembona
What can be said about 2020 that already hasn’t been lamented ad nauseam? This COVID-19 saturated (cursed?) year is one... Read Article
I Consider Myself a Pan-Caribbean Artist: An Interview with Rita Indiana
In 2010 Rita Indiana released El Juidero, an album that signposted the direction that alternative Latin music would take over... Read Article
Buscabulla Focus on Impact of Capitalism in Puerto Rico in New Video
Times have been tough in Puerto Rico in recent years, with the devastation caused by Hurricane María, followed by protests... Read Article
Enyel C Deserves The Hype on Soulful New Single ‘Hola!’
The big danger behind the hype surrounding urban’s current takeover of the mainstream is the ubiquity of autotune allied to... Read Article