PREMIÈRE: Paramo Cumbie Takes Inspiration from Northern Ecuador on Bass-Heavy Debut
The latest release from Mishky Records once more brings us new and unexpected electronic sounds from Latin America. Their latest... Read Article
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The Caribbean Reigns Supreme on Three New Tracks You Have to Hear
There’s no shortage of new music coming out of the Caribbean. Artists routinely dominating the charts in the widely encompassing... Read Article
Plena Is Alive and Well in Puerto Rico Thanks to La Máquina Insular
We’re really excited about what Vampisoul have got in store. After showcasing classic bomba and plena recordings in their ¡SAOCO! compilations... Read Article
REVIEW Cortijo Y Kako Y Sus Tambores – The Ansonia Years 1969-71
The legend says that Rafael Cortijo Verdejo’s parents disciplined him many times when he was a child because the only... Read Article
Esmeraldas and its Afro-Ecuadorian Cultural Legacy
The far-north coast of Ecuador has a historical and cultural background that sets it apart from most of the rest... Read Article