Havana RPM Festival, Pioneers in Preserving Cuban Vinyl, Returns This December
After an unforgettable debut, the Havana RPM Festival is back for its second edition, set to revolutionize the cultural heartbeat of Cuba’s capital. On December 13th and 14th, Havana will once again become a
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
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
What People Are Actually Listening to in Peru
The past decade in Peru has been marked by political instability –with six presidents in the last six years— and growing social unrest, but it is well-known that periods of crisis can
Manu Chao Releases “Viva Tu” After 17 Years of Studio Silence
Today is a special day for Manu Chao fans. It had been 17 years since we last heard a full length studio album from the French-Spanish singer/songwriter. With three fantastic singles leading
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
Live Shows We’re Looking Forward to in Miami: September & October 2024
Miami’s gearing up for a music-filled stretch that’s set to turn up the heat even more. The city’s venues will be buzzing with everything from gritty rock riffs to irresistible Latin grooves,
Samba, Bossa Nova and Tropicalia: Brazil’s 1970s Golden Era
The 1970s were a golden era for Brazilian music, a decade that saw the emergence of groundbreaking albums that would define the sound of a nation. From the vibrant rhythms of samba
Music & Flowers Heal at Li Saumet’s Flower Power Retreat in the Heart of the World
Surrounded by lush wild fauna and a rare breed of ancestral and modern sounds, the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta in the Colombian department of Magdalena is known as the heart of