What Locals Are Actually Listening to in Rio
There’s a local joke that the year only begins for Brazilians after Carnival. And everyone knows that a city like Rio de Janeiro lives this celebration like no other. Last month, the
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
The Artists You Need To Check Out in Medellin
Medellín is known for many things. It’s often called the city of eternal spring, due to its pleasant weather, a heat that doesn’t suffocate, thanks to its location between the mountains. It’s
Ibeyi Enchants the U.S. With Their Spell 31 Tour (Interview)
It’s been long overdue but it’s been confirmed: French-Cuban sisters Ibeyi are back in the U.S. to tour their latest record Spell 31. We know that their live performance is exquisite, and
Tigre Den New Single Release: Fémina – “Inmortales / Jenny La del Barrio”
Sisters Sofía and Clara Trucco of Argentine folk-fusion duo Fémina have returned to Miami bearing the gift of a brand new mashup. When we asked them to drop by Tigre Studios, we
Meet Jackie Mendoza and Her Revealing Musical Odyssey
The title Galaxia de Emociones couldn’t be more fitting for Jackie Mendoza’s first full-length album. That’s the feeling caused by delving into the songs made by this Mexican-American artist: a galaxy of
What Locals Are Actually Listening to in Bueno Aires
Buenos Aires is a captivating city, loaded with nostalgia in a good way. Everyone knows that tango is its typical music. But the truth is that today’s locals’ musical tastes are quite
Sounds That Cross Borders: African Northwest Blues
Not long ago we reviewed that musical phenomenon called “desert blues”, a magical fusion of rock instrumentation and regional roots – Tuareg, Malian, and North African music. But we immediately realized that
Recent Song Discoveries We Love
Few sensations are as pleasant as discovering new music. Songs to unravel, to immerse yourself in, to put on repeat, to dance as if nothing else mattered. We hope you enjoy these
Kolombia: An Experience of Latin Cultural Syncretism
First, the music: the cumbia slows down, as if the player ran out of batteries. Second, the lifestyle: a way of dressing, cutting their hair, reinventing their names, under the influence of