Socially and emotionally, 2020 has been one of the wildest years on record. Some claim that the pandemic is the earth wanting a rest and telling us to take a break. The music world has been hit hard,... Read Article
As an imaginary journey to far away places, Integraciones is an invitation to cross references and compositional methods, giving absolute freedom to the guests on its releases. The series, which will feature two tracks by two different guests... Read Article
When you revisit an iconic folk artist, there is an extensive trip where you follow divergent paths that lead you to discover new places, yet somehow still sound familiar. El Camino De Leda is the newest compilation from... Read Article
As was the case with digital cumbia, electronic music producers from Argentina were quick to make a connection with their folkloric roots, exploring national genres like copla, chamamé and chacarera. The exploration of cultural heritage is something that they... Read Article
A very primal folkloric record, with subtle electronic elements, Pol Nada‘s La San Llamarada was a tribute to Linares Cardozo, but it also became an outstanding showcase of what this Argentinean composer was capable of, making this traditional... Read Article
The adventure starts at night in Volume 1, with tracks that move around cumbia and club inspired rhythms. Then in Volume 2 comes the day, with digital folklore and slow house tracks taking over. Don’t get confused, both albums... Read Article
It’s always exciting when a new venue announces itself on us and that is certainly the case with Nell’s Jazz and Blues Club. Though the venue itself has been around for a number of years they have recently... Read Article
So far digital folklore has done good in maintaining its status as a developing music genre rather than standing as a musical trend. With the digital domain continually revealing new artists and labels, it’s been the physical realm... Read Article
Over the years, tropical bass has managed to stay fresh by channelling different local sounds, in the process shape-shifting from dubbed out cumbia villera, to clubbier folkloric beats and darker dembow. When thinking about the new sounds of... Read Article
On Friday June 17th we will release our latest compilation, Sonidos Raíces del Perú, a kaleidoscopic album showcasing some of the finest new music producers in Latin America through the lens of Peruvian folk music. The starting point... Read Article
Swiss label Hawaii Bonsaï look set to cause quite a storm when they release their first-ever album, a double vinyl compilation of cumbia from all over Latin America and the rest of the world. Seriously, why has nobody... Read Article
This could well be one of the best albums of 2016, a sonic adventure from the next generation of Latin American electronica, somewhere in between the tropical explorations and future bass music, as danceable in the club as... Read Article
