5 New Tracks to Be Excited About
It’s easy to feel down about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness with the kind of year 2020 has turned out to be. But one thing that has persevered among the
Euro Trip: Who’s Banging in the EU Right Now
It’s safe to say that for most of us, 2020 has been a year of staying put in our own cities and trying to make the best of the crazy times we
5 Afrobeat Acts to Listen to if You Love Fela Kuti
The legacy of Fela Kuti’s music goes far beyond just being one of the greatest pioneers of Afrobeat. The singular sound that his Nigerian roots and funk-loving musical stylings created has given
Playlist Vol.17: Disco Francaise
Channeling the upbeat sensuality that only the French can master, jam hard to this Disco-fueled mix oozing with a little bit of French Touch, some delicious Funk, addictive French House and Nu
Tigre Radar: Breaking Down Muerdo’s Experimental New Album
Andalusian musician Muerdo says he’s always asked about the moniker under which he pens his eclectic melodies. “It’s just a name I like because it’s completely ambiguous,” he tells me over a Zoom call.
Get Lost in the Lo-Fi, Trap Sounds of Irepelusa
Easily one of the most recognizable and beloved YouTube station of the year was the lofi hip hop radio, “beats to relax and study to.” If you’re looking for something that gives
Album Review: ÌFÉ – “The Living Dead / Ashé Bogbo Egun”
ÌFÉ’s music has always been about creating a spiritual connection with their ancestors through music and inspire other people in the process. In some cases this works to address personal spirituality and
Bomba Estéreo Releases New Single Alongside Film Launch
Bomba Estéreo band leader/founder Simón Mejía releases the new documentary film “Sonic Forest” at Youtube tonight at 7 PM EST. The film follows Simon’s journey from the Pacific coast’s Afro-Colombian communities to indigenous
A Quick Guide to Latin Music in Japan
The last time I was blown away by a Latin track in the middle of a cumbia set, one that I couldn’t tell who it was by and wasn’t able to find
The Sights and Sounds of Colombia’s Vibrant Picó Culture
Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their vibrant aesthetics, rich musical treasures and multicultural populations, being home to the most Afro-Colombians in the country. Although the region has a complex colonial and