What People Are Actually Listening to in Argentina – Electronic Edition
From the so-called folklore inspired by provincial cultures to the tango that once took over the big cities, from the vibrant rock of yesteryear to the pounding urban music that dominates the
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
NACIÓN EKEKO LAUNCHES GRAN ESPÍRITU: “WE’RE ALL CHILDREN OF THE SAME MOTHER”
Where are the experiences of human history kept? How can we reconnect with that shared and veiled feeling, with that intangible heritage that passes from generation to generation? The collective unconscious is usually
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
Music Powerhouse: KEXP’s Argentinian Host, Albina Cabrera
“When I was 11 or 12 years old, my mother took me to live concerts of bands that were doing national tours, managing to get to Mendoza, at the foot of the
Autumn Singles to Put on Repeat
Reyna Tropical – “Conocerla” This song hypnotizes like a snake charm. “We dance slowly so that the heat goes away,” sings Fabi Reyna in Spanish, with her voice in a silky mode,
The Kolors Make U.S. Debut at Italian HIT Week 2024
Nothing resists the power of pop, the impact of a hit. It sticks to us like gum. It has a melodic spell that overcomes any language barrier. The Italian trio The Kolors has been
St. Vincent Releases an Album Singing in Spanish
Some artists are empowered by moving among the unexpected. Annie Clark, aka St. Vincent, is one of those artists. She ignores formulas, breaks patterns, crosses borders, and explores the unexplored. She can rescue
Our Favorite Global Music Parties
Where’s the party? We’ll never get tired of asking the question. Because there’s always going to be a party out there, with a lit-up DJ and a flaming dance floor. A party
A Multicultural Journey to the Beats of Cumbia
Why has cumbia spread throughout Latin America? It’s an Afro-Latin genre that emerged right there, in the Colombian Caribbean. But why — unlike other tropical music such as salsa or merengue —