Rediscovering Walter Ferguson: The Great Costa Rican Calypsonian
A self-respecting troubadour sings and rhymes about daily life in a town, with its sorrows, struggles and joys. And if that town is Cahuita, located in the southeast of Costa Rica, in
Compass Point: The Caribbean Recording Studio that Redefined ‘80s Groove
Caribbean islands have always been a dream destination to relax and disconnect from everyday stress. Paradisiacal beaches, calm, and a leisurely, unhurried lifestyle. But what would happen if that tropical getaway also
What People Are Listening to in the Caribbean
The Caribbean was the gateway to America: the first explorers and navigators landed there. Music also landed there from Africa and Europe to merge with native sounds and create truly magical rhythms.
The Latin Alternative Scene Out of the Dominican Republic
Located in the heart of the Antilles of the Caribbean Sea, the Dominican Republic fulfills that overwhelming devotion to music. Some of the most shaking rhythms on the planet have emerged in
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
3 Haitian Artists to Keep On Your Radar
Haiti’s musical spectrum is too wide and colorful to limit ourselves to Wyclef Jean. There’s a vast range of influences coming from Africa and Europe, and from the endless Caribbean fusions. These
Playlist Vol.18: República Del Caribe
Explore the sounds of these coastal Caribbean cities that stretch the idea of the Caribbean genre until it melts into an orchestra of multi-generational, like-minded rhythm and melody-makers. Our latest Tigre Spotify
