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PREMIÈRE: Afro-Peruvian Pioneers Explore The Andes On New Single; Prepare For World Tour

By Russ Slater 18 July, 2018

After an incredible 15 years as a band, Novalima prove they’re as fearless as they’ve ever been. Not content with... Read Article

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PREMIÈRE: Latest Video from Rio Mira, Exploring African Heritage of Colombia and Ecuador’s Pacific Coast

By Russ Slater 02 November, 2017

The southern Pacific region of Colombia and Ecuador’s Esmeraldas province may be separated by a border, but it hasn’t affected... Read Article

Exclusive Track from Rio Mira’s Upcoming Album of Afro-Ecuadorian Grooves

By Russ Slater 12 June, 2017

There can be no doubt that the marimba has emerged as an instrument of note in Latin America, though this... Read Article

Nuquifestival: A Taste Of The Pacific

By Russ Slater 14 January, 2013

It wasn’t until the Nuquifestival finally began on Saturday night that I got a real taste of Colombia’s Pacific music.... Read Article