La Confianza Ciega is a kaleidoscopic record. That was the overpowering feeling that I had listening to the new offering from Venezuelan artist Algodón Egipcio. It is an ever-moving artwork that is complex in its rhythms, surprising in... Read Article
In what is hopefully becoming an annual tradition here is DJ Cal Jader to bring you some of his favourite Latin-flavoured tracks from 2015. As the head honcho of Movimientos (Latin events producers and cultural agitators in London)... Read Article
Festival Nrmal started on a battleground. In 2010, when drug violence in Monterrey, Mexico was heightening, it wasn’t exactly a vacation destination. Instead of giving into the overwhelming fear and a cacophony of gunshots, Pablo Martinez founded Festival... Read Article
There can be little doubt that Algodón Egipcio is one of the most inventive producers in Latin America. The Caracas-born musician has constantly evolved since first emerging as half of Jovenes y Sexys, following that much-loved group with... Read Article
Essentially, when El Sueño De La Casa Propia publishes any music we listen, such is the high regard we have for this Chilean producer. After all, this is the man responsible for Historial de Caidas (2010), one of... Read Article
Rhythm and Roots’ glorious new compilation, A Guide To The Birdsong Of South America is now out and here’s a great way to get a little taster. Featuring some of South American’s most innovative artists – including Chancha... Read Article
Following their successful Kickstarter campaign, Rhythm and Roots recently released A Guide to the Birdsong of South America, a brand new compilation featuring some of South America’s most interesting musicians and producers. The album was conceived by Robin... Read Article
It’s hard to resist the charms of Venezuela’s electo-pop maestro Algodón Egipcio, especially when his whoozy beats and words are paired with visuals like these. “La Transformación” (“The Transformation”) is the third music video off his debut full... Read Article
Sunshine is great! Finally the sun has reached England and the feel-good is piping through the air. To celebrate this new sunny disposition we thought we’d post a few of our recent favourites from Soundcloud, a selection of... Read Article
A brand new project exploring the sounds of “el Norte de México” has united some of Latin America and the USA’s finest producers. Algodón Egipcio (Venezuela), Chancha Vía Circuito (Argentina), DJ Rupture (USA), Helado Negro (Ecuador/USA), Mumdance (UK)... Read Article
The time has come again to choose our favourite albums of the year. It’s a task that’s never easy, especially after the bumper year we’ve had, with great music coming from all over South America, reflected in the... Read Article
Venezuelan music has always been hard to characterise. Salsa is their national music – despite being more associated with the Caribbean or New York, and their successful exports have included groups as diverse as the Símon Bolivar Youth... Read Article
