Sounds of Mexico #8
It is becoming less and less common to pigeonhole a song into a genre, so by using experiences, specific moments, and even moods so a listener can get a better feel for them, is a way that allows... Read Article
Mexican Music
PREMIÈRE: Mexican Singer Charly Gynn Teams Up with Ma Fuego and Lukrø
Released by Lima-based label Matraca, the new song by Mexican singer and breakthrough MC Charly Gynn, “Taka Taka”, is a bass heavy dembow with reggae dub elements and a hard-hitting classic reggaeton drum pattern; it’s produced by Veracruz-born... Read Article
PREMIÈRE: Vaya Futuro Unleash New Video ‘Luciferina’ From Upcoming Fourth Album
Founded in Tijuana in 2008, Vaya Futuro are Luis Aguilar, Miguel Ahuage, and L.E. Ros, now based in Mexico City. They are preparing to release their fourth full length album, El Peso Del Mundo, due on September 4th,... Read Article
REVIEW Magos Herrera & Brooklyn Rider – Dreamers
Latin America has a tortured history of democracy deferred by brutal dictatorships that were nearly endemic on the continent until the end of the last century. To oppose them, a number of nations cultivated a mighty aesthetic of... Read Article
REVIEW Mariachi Herencia de México – Herencia de la Tierra Mia
Mariachi is popularly known abroad as demi-monde taverna music, providing succor or battle fuel for wronged lovers, or the province of down-at-the-heels itinerants strolling from table to table in Mexico’s tourist spots, playing “La Cucaracha” or “The Mexican... Read Article
Café Tacvba To Embark On Extensive Worldwide Tour Taking In Europe, North America and South America
One of Latin America’s most important rock bands, Café Tacvba, are all set for an expansive worldwide tour that will take in shows in Europe, including a date in London on 19th July, South America, USA and Canada.... Read Article
Mexico’s Tasty Bass Party Is Coming To London
Sounds and Colours is very happy to be partnering with Homies on Donkeys Sound System and Tasty Bass for what will be a quality night of tropical bass from Mexico and beyond courtesy of regular S&C contributor Bial Hclap... Read Article
MIXTAPE Coco Maria’s ‘Noche de Luna en Jalapa’ Mix
When Coco Maria sent us this mix we knew instantly this was going to be special. Nostalgia is an important part of music, and even more so when people are returning to sounds from their childhood, sounds that... Read Article
Beyond the Wild River: An Interview with Little Jesus’ Santiago Casillas
About 3 years after releasing the catchy and intimate Norte, México D.F.-based pop/rock outfit Little Jesus surprised us with Río Salvaje: a splendid collection of tracks which deviates from the debut’s organic and uncomplicated nature, to a much... 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 official Orkesta Mendoza album – five years ago, the US/Mexican musician has been involved with a ridiculous array... Read Article
Feelings, Memory, Childhood and the Passing of Time: An Interview with Julieta Venegas
It’s been close to nine years since Mexican artist Julieta Venegas last played in London, but thankfully she’s back, performing on April 18th at the Barbican Centre, as part of this year’s La Linea 17 festival. Since her... Read Article
La Dame Blanche Releases New Video “Dos Caras” feat. Celso Piña & Serko Fu
Prior to heading to SXSW in Austin, Texas for a number of shows, La Dame Blanche released her new video “Dos Caras” to coincide with International Women’s Day on March 8th. The track is a preview from her upcoming... Read Article