A Conversation with Orquesta Akokán’s Jacob Plasse
Cuba/NYC’s Orquesta Akokán has had one hell of a debut. Their self-titled debut record (on Daptone Records) is nominated for... Read Article
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The Caribbean Reigns Supreme on Three New Tracks You Have to Hear
There’s no shortage of new music coming out of the Caribbean. Artists routinely dominating the charts in the widely encompassing... Read Article
Rhythm & Power: Performing Salsa in Puerto Rican and Latino Communities
With the publication of the anthology Rhythm & Power: Performing Salsa in Puerto Rican and Latino Communities, curator Derrick León... Read Article
It Was Supposed To Be A One Time Thing: An Interview with Sergio ‘Orkesta’ Mendoza
Sergio Mendoza (pictured above, third from right) has been a busy man of late. Since emerging with Mambo Mexicano – the first... Read Article