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 —
Tigre Selector: Discos Rolas Presents Kumbia en Movimiento
Discos Rolas is an independent record label and creative collaboration founded by multidisciplinary artist Gary Garay (Ganas) and anthropologist Alexandra Lippman (Xandão) in 2018. Since then, they’ve fostered musical connections within Latin America and
Tigre GEM: Global Emerging Musician, JUDELINE
Hailing from Southern Spain’s Jerez de la Frontera, Lara Fernández Castrelo was destined to become Judeline. Pronounced “Yud-lain” as she describes it, her artistic name was inspired by one of her dad’s favorite
Tigre Selector: Madame Vacile’s De Todito Bailable
If you haven’t yet experienced the body-moving vibes from Cali, Colombia born, Brooklyn-based Madame Vacile, your soul is in for a treat. Her newest collection of Afro-Colombian rhythms layered with tropical native sounds
Hoy Como Ayer: Miami’s Little Havana Revival
Miami’s nightlife landscape has seen its fair share of transformations, but few venues have left as enduring a mark as Hoy Como Ayer. After a nearly five-year hiatus, the Little Havana landmark has
SummerStage NYC Brings La Lom, Ezra Collective, Priya Ragu and More to Central Park
Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage is one of New York’s most beloved, broadly accessible, free outdoor performing arts festivals. The festival annually presents nearly 80 free and benefit performances in Central Park
The Marías Sell Out Fillmore Miami Beach: Photo Recap
Bilingual indie pop sensation The Marías have been hard at work evolving their signature sound over recent years. Known for elements of jazz percussion, guitar riffs, smoke-velvet vocals, and horn solos, it’s not surprising that when the band landed in Miami,
The Undeniable Impact and Lasting Legacy of Celia Cruz
More than twenty years after her departure, Celia Cruz has more impact every day. She’s an immortalized legend. Her name is a street in the Bronx, a park in New Jersey and
Playlist: Discover CDMX
Mexico City (aka CDMX) continues to build its cultural music movement and we’re here for it. Thanks to a modern generation of genre-bending artists like YoSoyMatt, Girl Ultra, Eva de Marce, Son
LAMC takes NYC’s SummerStage: Photo Recap
New York City’s Summer Stage is more than just a festival; it’s an iconic celebration of music and culture that transforms neighborhood parks across the five boroughs into vibrant stages. Offering both free