REVIEW La Yegros – Suelta
It might appear a little out of place that the woman dubbed “the queen of New Cumbia” and “the first lady of Electro Cumbia” should hail from Argentina. But (Mariana) La Yegros’ roots lie in the north east... Read Article
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PREMIÈRE: La Yegros Demands Respect for Women on New Single ‘Tenemos Voz’
On her new single, the third taken from her new album Suelta, Argentine cumbia chanteuse La Yegros demands that women get the respect they deserve. “Tenemos Voz” (“We Have A Voice”) she sings on the track, with the added... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: Chancha Via Circuito and Shaman Herrera Pay Tribute to Leda Valladares on First Track from Upcoming Compilation
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
REVIEW King Coya – Tierra De King Coya
Surrounded by music at a young age, the Kerpel family are something of an institution for Latin folklore and composition. You just have to check Carnabailito, Gaby Kerpel‘s solo debut from 2003, which also includes additional production from his... Read Article
Two Weeks Left To Support Festival Nómade’s Crowdfunding Campaign and Download Their Latest Compilation
Since 2013, Festival Nómade have been circling around the globe with different names and formats, promoting the new South American electronic sound and respect for ancient cultures and nature. Originally envisioned in hidden spots in the south of... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: ‘Arde’ by La Yegros with Sabina Sciubba and Puerto Candelaria
La Yegros‘ duality comes to the fore on “Arde”, the brand new single from her Magnetismo album. With verses in Spanish and French it should be no surprise that La Yegros resides between the south of France and Buenos... Read Article
Fértil Discos And Folcore Ask Your Help To Release Electronica Tribute To Argentine Folklorist Leda Valladares
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
REVIEW Various Artists – Sonido Trópico Volume 1
With an admirable amount of exports to the rest of the world, Brazil seems to have one of the strongest musical ecosystems. Respecting their roots and creating fresh blends, bossa nova, samba, funk carioca and even rasterinha are... Read Article
La Yegros Presents ‘Chicha Roja’ Video, Teaser for New Album ‘Magnetismo’
Soundway Records, famous for their critically acclaimed compilations of vintage classics from Africa and the Caribbean, are introducing their newest signee, La Yegros with the release of lead single and video “Chicha Roja”. Often cited as the first... Read Article
Festival Nómade: A Celebration of Music, Art and Sustainability in the Chilean Wilderness
There are few festivals quite like Festival Nómade. From Wednesday 10th until Monday 15th February this year the festival will be making its base at the Manquemapu coastal reserve in the Los Lagos region of Southern Chile. Part... Read Article
REVIEW Magín Díaz Y El Sexteto Gamerano
During a time when global bass is at the forefront of musical exploration and sonic innovation through its mixing of electronics with regional genres, there are some projects that shine by placing their value in the unknown life... Read Article
REVIEW Various Artists – Luzmila Carpio Meets ZZK
Luzmila Carpio is a legendary indigenous Bolivian singer, famous for digging deep into Andean folklore in search of musical inspiration and as a way of resisting the tide of modernization that has come with ‘five centuries of colonization’.... Read Article