REVIEW Elkin Robinson – Sun A Shine
Creole twang, off-beat guitar skiffle and lyrics in English. It’s a long way from the drum-heavy choruses and whistles often... Read Article
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Exclusive Track from Rio Mira’s Upcoming Album of Afro-Ecuadorian Grooves
There can be no doubt that the marimba has emerged as an instrument of note in Latin America, though this... Read Article
A Laboratory In My House: An Interview with Romperayo’s Pedro Ojeda
Percussionist Pedro Ojeda has been involved with many groups that form part of the current alternative music scene in Colombia;... Read Article
Best Albums of 2016
The votes have been collected and now we’re ready to divulge our favourite Latin American albums of the year. As... Read Article
WOMAD 2016, Featuring Ana Tijoux, Sidestepper and La Mambanegra, Starts On Thursday
We are now just a day away from the start of this year’s WOMAD, a festival which is quite rightly... Read Article
Rudolstadt Festival – The German Woodstock of World Music
Every year in early July, you can get in touch with music from all over the world in Rudolstadt, Germany.... Read Article
A Psychedelic African Tribe from The Future: An Interview with Ghetto Kumbé
Ghetto Kumbé´s concept is as powerful as it is simple, a journey to the rhythmic Afro-Caribbean roots of Colombia fuelled... Read Article
Taking Techno Into A More Spiritual Place: An Interview with Dani Boom (El Leopardo/Systema Solar)
Colombian DJ Daniel Broderick, aka Dani Boom, has been a busy member of Bogotá’s underground music scene for close to 20... Read Article
Sidestepper Are Returning to London for a Unique Performance on Sunday 17th July
Colombian band Sidestepper are set to return to London for a much-anticipated show featuring their live band to perform their... Read Article
REVIEW Sidestepper – Supernatural Love
The new Sidestepper album, the sixth of their twenty-year history, is also their most significant. Not simply because Supernatural Love comes... Read Article
Sidestepper Release New Video + Single, ‘Supernatural Soul’
Sidestepper are set to make their long due return to the spotlight this year. The Colombian group – led by... Read Article
REVIEW Petronica: Petrona Martinez’ Electronic Suite, Vol.1.
Petrona Martínez, one of the most well-known bullerengue singers from Colombia, took the long route to success and fame. It... Read Article