Cumbia
REVIEW Totó La Momposina – Oyé Manita
Oye Manita is a glance at post-colonial musical resistance courtesy of Colombia’s legendary singer Totó La Momposina. Her voice is... Read Article
Infopesa Continue Rescue of Peruvian Music History With Juaneco y Su Combo Reissue
Back in 1972, Juan Wong Popilizio and his friend Noe Fachín signed to the Peruvian record label Infopesa to release... Read Article
Frente Cumbiero Return to Vinyl + Live Video from WOMEX
After something of mini-hiatus in the build-up to this year, 2018 has been quite something for Colombian trailblazers Frente Cumbiero.... Read Article
Plenty of New Music to Listen To and Buy from Totó La Momposina
Is it just us or has this past summer been a busy one for Totó La Momposina? Let’s be straight,... Read Article
REVIEW ¿Qiensave? – Mujer
¿Qiensave? are a cumbia group from central California, with roots stretching back to Michoacán, Mexico. In an explosion of catchy sound,... Read Article
On Our Radar: Plu Con Pla, Acido Pantera feat Tribu Baharu, Novalima, Superfonicos & Strings N Skins
The business of alerting you to music we’re really digging continues: COLOMBIA: Plu Con Pla ‘No Más Velorio’ Tumaco, Colombia’s... Read Article
REVIEW HiedraH Club De Baile – Esquirlas
Similar to compatriots NAAFI in North America, HiedraH Club De Baile are combining the forces of the underground electronic scene,... 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
MIXTAPE PREMIÈRE: ‘Terapia y Verbena’ Mix by DJs Elkin Pautt & modrums
As carnivals across Latin America and the Caribbean wind down, a New York City-based party in the spirit of champeta picó... Read Article
globalFEST’s ‘The New Golden Age of Latin Music’ exposes U.S. to a variety of alt-Latin
New York’s globalFEST is a powerhouse world music festival that brings a chock full of wonderful acts to the city... Read Article