New Music: ‘Libertad’ by Ozomatli
Veteran Latin rock group Ozomatli (est. 1995) has signed with ONErpm distribution by releasing their first single, “Libertad.” Libertad (the... Read Article
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Premiere: ‘Atiza’ by Mexico/Oakland’s Chhoti Maa
Never judge a book by its cover. It’s an old lesson, but one this writer had to remind herself about... Read Article
REVIEW La Misa Negra – S/T
The seven member band from Oakland, California La Misa Negra resets their talent with their latest and self-titled second album.... Read Article
Margaret Garcia Meets Oswaldo Guayasamín: A De-colonial Experience
Enthusiasm and vivid memories seep across with joy from Chicana Artist Margaret Garcia as I sat in her colourful studio... Read Article
Christopher who? An ‘Indigenous Peoples Playlist’ by Las Cafeteras
As an increasing number of cities across the United States have traded out Columbus Day for Indigenous Peoples Day, the Los Angeles-based Las... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: ‘Si Señor’ by De’Anza
On this International Women’s Day, we’re premiering a new video by the Los Angeles based Alt-Latin singer De’Anza. A singer-songwriter who hails... Read Article
New album by Los Rakas: ‘El Negrito Dun Dun & Ricardo’
Latin America’s love affair with the reggaeton, urbano and Latin hip hop genres shows no sign of letting up, so Oakland, Calif.’s... Read Article
Download: Siempre Fresco! Los Rakas remixed by DJ Sonora
There is no question hip hop, reggae and Latin music continue to evolve and a couple of Panamanian Americans are... Read Article
NYC’s Outernational: ‘Todos Somos Ilegales’
Why would a New York City-based “futurerock” band, made up of five non-Latinos, embark on a tour of the Southwestern... Read Article
SambaDá Reveres and Reinvents Brazilian Samba and Surf-Rock
There’s a beach where one sunny afternoon you may witness an offering to an Afro-Brazilian Orixa spirit of the ocean,... Read Article