REVIEW Fantasma – Fantasma 1
The strings reach blackboard scraping extremes. The sax fills the cavernous vacuums left for it to jaunt. Percussion ranges from... Read Article
The Colombian Independent Labels Putting Cultural Preservation At The Heart of Making Music
“I continue because well, it’s what I do. I could be totally ‘out of business’, without even a peso. That... Read Article
Getting To Know Places Through Music: An Interview with Ana Tijoux
For years Chilean rapper Ana Tijoux has forged a reputation as a fierce hip hop MC with a burning desire... Read Article
Can Latin American Music Make You Fit? Here’s How
Walk into any gym or watch people out running in the park at the weekend, and the majority of them... Read Article
Ecuador’s National Card Game Cuarenta – How & Where to Play
We all love card games, but over time our dedication to just one or two forms can make them start... Read Article
The Spanish Remix: A Brief History In 10 Urban Songs
Crossing a border has always been a hard business. Migration is full of stories concerned with providing a better future... Read Article
The Crazy, Sweet Life of Clarice Assad
“Today was a crazy day,” announced Brazilian musician, Clarice Assad, before adding, “but sweet.” Clarice had come to the City... Read Article
Colombia’s Monsieur Periné Release New Album ‘Encanto Tropical’
How do you follow up a massively successful album that netted you a Latin Grammy win for “Best New Artist?”... Read Article
Best Routes for Your Latin American Trip
A road trip means savoring the thrill of adventure and discovery like no other travel can give. Latin America, with... Read Article
Natisú Discusses New Album ‘Hay Un Fuego’: “I don’t hate people, but I do get angry”
….but there is also a lot of love, says the Chilean singer of her upcoming album Hay Un Fuego. Influenced... Read Article
Curatorship Places Fresh Latin Talent Under The Spotlight
Contemporary art conservation in Latin America has never quite received the support it needed and only recently have independent organizations... Read Article
Ropa Sucia: Rolando Rodriguez’s Magical Renditions of El Salvador, L.A. and Self
Rolando Rodriguez’s solo exhibition Ropa Sucia at the Jean Deleage Art Gallery at Los Angeles’ Casa 0101 Theater was a... Read Article