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The Caribbean Reigns Supreme on Three New Tracks You Have to Hear

By Gina Vergel 14 March, 2018

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

By Russ Slater 15 June, 2016

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

By Marco Canepari 15 March, 2016

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

By Ellen Gordon 19 June, 2015

The far-north coast of Ecuador has a historical and cultural background that sets it apart from most of the rest... Read Article