Juan Gabriel Vásquez – El Ruido de las Cosas al Caer (The Sound of Things Falling)
In a shady billiards joint in La Candelaria, central Bogotá, Antonio Yammara, a young law professor frequently spends his evening.... Read Article
Colombia
El Leopardo: The New Release from Colombian Electronic Royalty
“Dani Boom” (Daniel Broderick) is a Colombian electronic legend, often credited with the explosion of the techno scene in 90s... Read Article
INTERVIEW: Systema Solar’s Juan Carlos Pellegrino on Their Latest Album ‘Rumbo a Tierra’
Systema Solar hail from the Colombian coast, taking their musical roots from the non-stop music and party scene and Colombian... Read Article
Shows to Watch for APAP Conference and globalFEST in NYC
Though world music can be found in New York City virtually year-round, January is a time when a plethora of... Read Article
Ondatrópica Return With ‘Hummingbird’, First Taste From Second Album
Following on from their double album / triple-LP debut was never going to be easy for Ondatrópica, the Colombian supergroup... Read Article
The New Face of Colombia – It’s Time for Change
Independent Art Advisor and Curator, Sandra Higgins is back in London after living the last seven months in Colombia. She... Read Article
INTERVIEW: Simón Mejía on Bomba Estereo’s upcoming tour and peace in Colombia
Colombian group Bomba Estéreo have spread across the globe with their alternative tropical sound originating from both the coast and... Read Article
Colombia’s Petronio Álvarez Festival Goes Digital in 2016
There can be no doubt that Petronio Álvarez is the most important festival anywhere in the world for celebrating the... Read Article
Early Meridian Brothers and Chupame El Dedo Released On Vinyl by Discrepant Records
Discrepant Records have continued their work releasing experimental music with a wide geographical focus thanks to the recent and upcoming... Read Article
Spencer Tunick’s Latest Art Installation in Bogotá is a Show of Togetherness
The work of US photographer Spencer Tunick is synonymous with redefining the human body and how we perceive it. Using mass... Read Article
MAKU Soundsystem’s New Album, ‘Mezcla’ Liberates Celebratory Sounds of Immigrant Life in NY
MAKU Soundsystem, an eight-piece immigrant band based in New York, mix Colombian beats with American funk, jazz and hip hop. With... Read Article
Wrapping Up With A Room Full of Fuzz: Sónar Day 3
Day three of Sónar Barcelona 2016 was a quiet affair for this reporter. With only one artist hailing from Latin America, Saturday was... Read Article