On Our Radar: Skeptic, Cimafunk, Ghetto Kumbé, University of Tropical Sound & New Music by Natalia Clavier
On our radar this week is meaningful music from a Puerto Rican artist affected by Hurricane Maria, a forward-thinking rapper... Read Article
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A Chat with Argentine Native Gonzalo Casals, Director of the Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art
It’s hard to believe there is only one museum in the world dedicated to exhibiting and preserving artwork that speaks... Read Article
REVIEW King Coya – Tierra De King Coya
Surrounded by music at a young age, the Kerpel family are something of an institution for Latin folklore and composition.... Read Article
REVIEW Uji – Alborada
Following a series of singles, Uji aka Luis Maurette, has released his debut album Alborada and it’s potentially one of... Read Article
REVIEW HiedraH Club De Baile – Esquirlas
Similar to compatriots NAAFI in North America, HiedraH Club De Baile are combining the forces of the underground electronic scene,... Read Article
New Music: ‘Caboclo’ by Lagartijeando
Argentinian Mati Zundel, better known to many as Lagartijeando, is back with new music for 2018. Following on from last... Read Article
Natalia Lafourcade to Play North American Tour, and Then, a Well-deserved Break
Singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade will embark on a massive North American tour starting May 2018 through the end of June, including a... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: Sof Tot Reveals First Video from Debut EP
With a new Fémina album still in the works, the group’s Sofia “Toti” Trucco, set about releasing her debut EP... Read Article
10 Female Producers Redefining Latin American Electronic Music
It’s thought that the dance floor is a diverse and inclusive space. That’s what they say in songs and magazines,... Read Article
Get Ready For New Buenos Aires Festival ‘Al Espacio’ With An Exclusive Edit From Barrio Lindo
Roughly 10 years have passed since the subtropical electronic explosion started in Buenos Aires, when cumbia was the defining genre... Read Article
New music: ‘PACHAHUASKA’ by NYC’s Escarioka
Here at Sounds and Colours, we’ve always given credit to Chile’s Chico Trujillo for bringing cumbia (fused with ska and... Read Article
The Best South American Travel Guidebooks
Finding the best travel guidebooks for any journey can be a nightmare, especially with so many to choose from. That’s... Read Article