Extroverted and fiercely unapologetic, Dominican Republic holds some of the best-kept secrets in global music. At the heart of the Caribbean, the nation has birthed many unique rhythms and syncretic fusions like palo muerto, alí babá, carabiné, salve,... Read Article
While the English version of football may not be ‘coming home’ after all the hype, I’ll go home to my birthplace and start this latest round-up with a London connection. Vasconcelos Sentimento “Movimento” And we’ll kick off, so... Read Article
Helado Negro‘s Phonic Mirror mixtapes have been coming thick and fast over the past few months. Started back in February as a way for him to share some of the music he’s been listening to, they’ve offered a chance... Read Article
Winding its way into the S&C offices all the way from San Francisco, California, comes this new mixtape from our good friend Mestizmo. Channeling many of the finest elements of Caribbean and Latin American roots music, infused with... Read Article
Adrian Leach, one of our good friends from Happy Jazz Radio has just recently put together this mix of Manding grooves from Mali, highlife from Ghana, deep biguine jazz from Guadeloupe, funky reggae from Jamaica and many more... Read Article
