Will Quantic Holland talks about his move to Cali and the funky, latin grooves of his Combo Barbaro
Over the course of many different monikers and using an assortment of styles and rhythms Will Holland has established himself... Read Article
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Best Albums of 2021
Our selection of the best Latin American albums of 2021.
Ondatropica (3LP + Bonus 7″)
Legendary album from Quantic and Frente Cumbiero's Mario Galeano who brought together many of Colombia's finest musicians, old and new, for an album of life-affirming tropical music. Released in 2012 on Soundway Records; 3LP + bonus 7" version.
Farewell To Two Legends of Colombian Music, Abelardo Carbonó and Michi Sarmiento
It’s with huge sadness that we’ve discovered not one, but two, legends of Colombian music have passed away, barely a... Read Article
Combo Chimbita Dance Their Way Forward with ‘Babalawo’
New York-based tropical futurism outfit Combo Chimbita continue weaving a sonic decolonial narrative through the latest single and music video... Read Article
How Jazz Provided a Gateway to Cumbia Becoming The Most Popular Rhythm in Colombia (and across Latin America)
Cumbia is the backbone of Latin American music; it has a danceable and tropical rhythm that can be heard from... Read Article
New Colombian Music Vault #7
Our seventh installment of the Colombian Music Vault features a perfect blend of old favourites and newer discoveries. From the... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: Fémina Find Real Love On New Single ‘Fantástico’
Argentine trio Fémina are back with a fine dose of exactly what we need right now, some good old fashioned... Read Article
They Don’t Give A Shit About Culture: An Interview with Frente Cumbiero’s Mario Galeano
Back in July I sat down for a long Zoom chat with Mario Galeano, best known as the musical mind... Read Article
REVIEW Bosq – Bosq Y Su Descarga Internacional
“Hey, James! Who’s this Bosq cat, then?” “Bobby, I don’t know, but whoever he is, he’s got to be FONKY!”... Read Article
REVIEW Sotomayor – Orígenes
The rising pop-duo Sotomayor (aka siblings Raul and Paulina [née] Sotomayor) have delivered an ambitious and fulfilling offering to Latinx... Read Article
2019 in Remate: Twenty Colombian Tracks to Kick Off 2020
The remate (afterparty) is something of a Colombian institution. The desperate scramble to prolong the good times and see the... Read Article