New Music Video: ‘Sazón’ by Saso feat. Dos Flakos and Michy Mata
Can you say summer vibes (in the winter) banger? NYC’s Saso transports us to a party in a warm climate... Read Article
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On New Single, GRLFRNDWRKS Returns to Dominican Roots
With the release of his newest single, “Palos”, New York-based DJ and producer Héctor Merejo, otherwise known as GRLFRNDWRKS (pronounced... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: Atropolis & Zuzuka Poderosa Tackle Police Violence On New Collaboration
NYC-based producer Atropolis is following up recent EP Jump with another multi-cultural release, and this time he has brought along... Read Article
MIXTAPE Venus X and Asmara’s Putaria Maxima Mix Vol. 2 Mixtape
Following on from their much-acclaimed Putaria Maxima mixtape last year, Venus X and Asmara are back with a second volume.... Read Article
A Welcome Song in the Era of #MeToo: ‘Tiene el Control’ by Raka Rich
“Music’s biggest night” gave us a ton of Bruno Mars wins and Despacito snubs. And while there were some Latin... Read Article
MIXTAPE New Music: Studio 189 & Uproot Andy’s ‘Bumper to Bumper’ Mix
It’s been quite a while since we’ve been fortunate enough to get a new mixtape by New York City’s Uproot... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: Listen To The Daniel Haaksman Take On ‘Azulejos’ By Populous From Forthcoming Remixes EP
Head of Man Recordings, a label responsible for keeping tropical bass alive around the world, Daniel Haaksman boosts up the title... Read Article
Leo Justi Showcases Brazilian Dance Craze Passinho in Latest Video ‘Larga o Aço’
For his latest video heavy baile producer Leo Justi has turned to an old friend, Julio Secchin (they worked together on... Read Article
New Music: ‘African Fabrics’ by Daniel Haaksman
Here at Sounds and Colours, we cover Latin American music, most—if not ALL—of which, has its roots in Africa. Now, one... Read Article
Watch No Fluxo, A Documentary About São Paulo’s Street Parties and Funk Scene
No Fluxo is a brand new documentary looking at the fluxo parties that are regular events on the streets of... Read Article
MIXTAPE Leo Justi’s “Heavy Baile” Mixtape
If you’re a regular reader to the site you’ll know that we’re big fans of Rio de Janeiro’s Leo Justi.... Read Article
Funk Carioca: The Beat Goes On
The history of funk carioca tells the story of Rio’s favelas and their place in the city. It’s a story... Read Article