Picture a warm tropical night caressed by fresh breezes from the Caribbean Sea, palm trees against the starlit sky, a cool drink in your hand and your partner by your side. You are with your loved one, family... Read Article
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
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
There is no question that Boogat is a guerrillero urbano; an urban warrior of sorts. Some of the first verses the Spanish-(and by extension, English-)speaking world first heard out of his mouth were a rallying cry, scored by... Read Article
Gloria “Queen of Latin Pop” Estefan is preparing to become a fixture in UK households thanks to an upcoming seven-part series on BBC Radio 2 looking at Latin music. The series starts on Thursday 3rd November and is... Read Article
In the sheltered inner rooms of an old Havana house, an earthy philosopher plucks melodies and rhythms from the air and from Cuban music’s rich soil. Working alone or with close friends and relatives, he turns dances from... Read Article
