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GENRELESS: Garo — The Cuban Sound Architect Building Bridges Between Havana and Brooklyn

Long before ever touching US soil, this American dream was born in Havana. Edgar Gonzalez, aka Garo — the talented DJ, producer, emcee, and sound architect—always knew music was his calling. There was no

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Nu DecoJon Batiste, Chaka Khan and More – Montreux Jazz Festival Miami Was a Sold-Out Music Lover’s Paradise

The second year of Montreux Jazz Festival Miami at The Hangar in Coconut Grove felt like a living, breathing symphony—a place where jazz’s storied past met the boundless energy of its future. From the

Montreux Jazz Festival Miami: A Global Gateway Through Jazz

Montreux Jazz Festival Miami: A Global Gateway Through Jazz

Jazz has never been just a genre—it’s a movement, a mindset, a bridge between cultures. Over the decades, jazz has served as the ultimate launchpad for new sounds, blending and evolving with

Dynamic Duos: Catalina García and Cimafunk on Chemistry, Culture, and Collaboration

Dynamic Duos: Catalina García and Cimafunk on Chemistry, Culture, and Collaboration

   Catalinaaa, que problemaaa! In the vibrant hours of Miami’s La Cueva de Tigre during Latin music’s award week, Catalina García, frontwoman of Colombian ensemble Monsieur Periné, and Cuban funk maestr Cimafunk came together to celebrate their

La Cueva de Tigre at ACE: Sonic Connectivity and Creation During Latin Music’s Award Week

La Cueva de Tigre at ACE: Sonic Connectivity and Creation During Latin Music’s Award Week

For two unforgettable days during Latin music’s award week, La Cueva de Tigre returned to the iconic ACE Props & Studios in Miami, solidifying its place as a must-attend experience for artists,

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Tigre Selector: Los Angeles’ El Canyonazo Stirs Up “Arroz Con Mango”

From recording live mixtapes off the radio to playing the Sahara Tent at Coachella, Canyon Cody’s journey as a DJ and music producer has been nothing short of transformative. Starting out as

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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.

8 Genre-Fusing Artists to Add to Your Playlist

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

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Why this James Brown of Cuba is One of Our Favorite Live Acts To Catch: Meet Cimafunk

For centuries, in Latin America, every rebel or fugitive slave who led a life of freedom in remote corners was called “cimarrón”. That’s certainly a strong reference for a linguistic blend. Of

Cimafunk Releases Highly-Anticipated EP: “Cun Cun Prá”

Cimafunk Releases Highly-Anticipated EP: “Cun Cun Prá”

Cimafunk closes out the year with Cun Cun Prá, a 5-track EP that will surely help people shake off the melancholy of quarantine and move and wiggle as before. Diverse and with