Ethiopian Jazz: Your New Favorite Genre
From the late 1950s through the 1970s there was so much boogie going on in the Ethiopian capital that the city earned the legendary nickname ‘Swinging Addis’. Addis Ababa was fertile ground
Xiuhtezcatl & Esty’s Delicious Collaboration “Canela”
Xiuhtezcatl & Esty: “Canela” Xiuhtezcatl, pronounced shoe-tez-caht, but also known by the initial X, is a hip hop artist, as well as an American environmental activist. In X’s recent coming-of-age album “XI:XI,” this track,
Five Artists Exhaling the Mexican Groove
Mexico’s soundscape is a bubbling cauldron of rhythms in a never-ending cycle of evolution. This complex flavor answers to the blend of cultures and a breadth of vision, growing since pre-Columbian times
Miami Welcomes Latin Soul Songstress: Tonina
Miami Welcomes Latin Soul Songstress: Tonina What happens when you mix the sultry and sensual with velvety vocal chords? Our answer: Tonina. Speaking multiple languages, including Spanish, English, and Italian, her music
Cape Verdean Artists You Need On Your Radar
Cape Verde is one of the countries with the most talented artists per capita. A classic, with honorable mentions going first, is ‘barefoot diva’ or ‘queen of Morna’ otherwise known as Cesária
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Playlist Vol. 34: Miel [Global Afrobeat]
Miel, meaning “honey”, takes us on a gooey journey though some our favorite Global Afrobeat & Reggeaton rhythms from Tanzania, Nigeria, Portugal, France and European fusions. We know your hips and your
Electronic Caribbean: Alternative Latin Pop Artists to Watch
The hypnotic beats of electronic music have always been at ease with the traditional rhythms and folk sounds of Latin America. We’ve seen it on the dance floors, especially on the DJ
Desert Blues: A Musical Journey Through the Tuareg Culture
Nomads, by tradition, move around the Sahara region in northwest Africa, through the Sahel, to the Niger River. They wear tunics, turbans, veils, and other loose clothing to let air flow underneath,
Playlist Vol. 33: French Feels
A compilation of some our favorite French artists, ranging from Indie Acoustic to Soul Folk. Perfectly paired for a rainy day or with pillow talk. Expect to feel something. Enjoy.
New Releases We’re Excited About
Some people rest at the end of the year, but these artists don’t. December unleashed some incredible new releases worth mentioning, even as we dip ourselves into the first weeks of the