Tigre Selector: Madame Vacile’s De Todito Bailable
If you haven’t yet experienced the body-moving vibes from Cali, Colombia born, Brooklyn-based Madame Vacile, your soul is in for a treat. Her newest collection of Afro-Colombian rhythms layered with tropical native sounds
Aterciopelados: Always Committed to Music, Mature but Rebellious (Interview)
That shock that caused the “alterlatino” movement in the mid-90s wouldn’t be the same without Aterciopelados. Originally from Colombia, they were part of a generation of Latin American artists who emerged with
8 Genre-Fusing Artists to Add to Your Playlist
Music is a bit like cooking: sensations are renewed with fusion. Every trip also involves some crossing. For centuries, people and rhythms have migrated to mix with local expressions and give life
Tracing Roots Music Today: Colombia (Part 2)
Tracing roots music in Colombia is an almost endless task. As the first part of this report exposes, we come across a wide array of traditional rhythms and genres, throughout the five regions
Tracing Roots Music Today: Colombia (Part 1)
Explore and bring up. Recover and preserve. Support and spread. Tracing roots music today involves several actions, especially if it is in Colombian territory, where more than 1,000 rhythms have emerged, distributed
The Best Underground Spots for Psychedelic Cumbia in Lima
We’ve already explored the new outbreak of psychedelic cumbia. It’s a round trip between the past and the present that fascinates us, from the vintage wave of Los Mirlos to the feminine
What Colombians Are Actually Listening To
Reggaeton continues to sweep Colombia, with artists such as J Balvin, Maluma, Karol G, Piso 21, Manuel Turizo, and Sebastián Yatra. These Latin pop stars dominate the urban music rankings alongside their peers
