We’re very happy to bring you a brand new mix of Latin downtempo celebrating some of the finest cuts of the year from this seemingly perpetually-growing new movement of artists inspired and/or based in Latin America. Basy Tropikalne... Read Article
Perhaps it´s the extension of Chile’s biggest music festival from two days to three, but this yea’s Lollapalooza Chile was packed with national artists, arguably more so than any other occasion during its eight-year history. Despite none of... Read Article
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
Ecuador’s folklore futurist, Nicola Cruz is in the middle of a tour taking in Europe and Latin America. Back in June, at Sonar Barcelona 2016, Sounds and Colours caught a moment to chat about the people and places that inspire him, Latin... Read Article
Last Friday, Red Bull Music Academy Bass Camp Santiago‘s weekend celebrations kicked off with an open air event that brought together the front line of South American digital folklore and tropical electronic music. Chancha Via Circuito and his band... Read Article
Ah, electro cumbia, that elusive term that encompasses any sound mixing traditional cumbia with electronic beats and samples. After almost a decade of increasing popularity, the electro cumbia scene is currently enjoying an all-time high; it seems as... Read Article
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
So many of our favourite artists from the emerging Andean Beat scene are present on this glorious mixtape by Plaza Francia. A new name on the block, though one helmed by some seriously-honed musicians, Plaza Francia is a... Read Article
A whole host of incredible South American artists joined forces this spring to bring forth a record to commemorate and celebrate the beautiful birds that inhabit the continent. Ten groups were tasked with creating a piece that referenced,... Read Article
Rhythm and Roots’ glorious new compilation, A Guide To The Birdsong Of South America is now out and here’s a great way to get a little taster. Featuring some of South American’s most innovative artists – including Chancha... Read Article
Following their successful Kickstarter campaign, Rhythm and Roots recently released A Guide to the Birdsong of South America, a brand new compilation featuring some of South America’s most interesting musicians and producers. The album was conceived by Robin... Read Article
At first glance, the hardcore and punk rock scene (yes, it’s a binomial here) in Rio de Janeiro seem shy and amateurish, and at a second glance, you can confirm this prerogative. Ok, despite the difficulties and an... Read Article
