It starts in a madcap whirl of old-school R&B and London gospel, intertwined with spiralling Latin brass and percussion. And by the time it comes to an end, nine songs later, the new album from Venezuelan artist Edwin... Read Article
Los Amigos Invisibles have been visible in the Latin American musical realm for some time now. The disco-funk rockers from Caracas have worked hard over the past twenty years to create a distinct blend of sounds and musical rhythms.... Read Article
There is little doubt that La Lucha Constante, the debut album from Venezuela’s Algodón Egipcio will rank high in our Best Albums of 2011 list at the end of the year. The album showcased the talents of Cheky,... Read Article
New video from Americania, one of the artists featured in our Going Underground: New Music From Venezuela article. This is “Sal”:
La Vida Boheme have just played a secret show for MTV Iggy in New York. I think it’s fair to say this band from Caracas, Venezuela who mix punk and 80s pop with a ridiculously energetic live show... Read Article
Dias de Septiembre are from Caracas in Venezuela. They comfortably fit into the mold of moody post-rock, recalling Mogwai, albeit with a dash of hardcore anger and a sprinkle of mainstream pop in some of their melodies. Their... Read Article
Here we have the first ever video clip from La Estrella de David, a project of David Rodriguez (ex-Beef). “Un Último Esfuerza” is the lead single off Maracaíbo, which will be released later this year. The video features... Read Article
I feel a little under-qualified to review this record, as if maybe I’m missing something in the whole scheme of things. Normally everything follows a clear path and I can trace the steps; that band influenced that band... Read Article
You’ve got to give it to the guys at Happy Jazz Radio – they certainly know their stuff. After supplying us with incredible Argentinian, Brazilian, Peruvian and Chilean mixes, we know get their take on the music of... Read Article
Jovenes y Sexys is a very rare find. This delightful band from Caracas in Venezuela seem to have a knack for great indie pop songs with that special gift of intrigue. Within their ideas you get a feeling... Read Article
