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This is a historic moment. These are the artists saying something about it. In 1976, caught between opposing political parties, Bob Marley was shot. He survived, but the incident marks an important
Black Latin Artists to Listen to Right Now
Though white musicians have long dominated mainstream music in Latin America, these emerging Black Latin artists celebrate their heritage with innovative, infectious music. Emerging as role models for millions of Afro-Latinos all
The Soul of “Tigre”
Musical discovery for citizens of the world. Did you know that half of all Americans listen to music in a foreign language, and almost half of Spotify’s most streamed songs in 2019 were
7 OG Brazilian Artists You Have to Know
Bossa nova, tropicalia, samba, and even rock: Brazil’s profound musical traditions have inspired smiles all over the world. Meet the revolutionary artists pioneering these musical genres and inspiring countless others to add
4 Indie Labels We’re Crushing On Right Now
Every once in a while, global music gets an influential bump by the rhythms of a specific region, and Latin America’s sonic identity has been dominating soundwaves for the last several years.
The Coolest Tropical Festivals We Can’t Wait to Return
Over the past several years, a global thirst has emerged for Latin America’s pulsing music and creative scene. That hunger has manifested itself with the arrival of a variety of festivals with
7 Artists that Your Spotify Weekly Hasn’t Told You About
With the vast amount of music one can stream online, sometimes it can be a little overwhelming to think what you want to listen to, specially in a specific search. At Tigre
This MXC Platform Re-Thinks the Latin-American Sound
During the blog-era of the late 2000s, young people worldwide were incubating a new genre, “global bass”, from their bedrooms. In what were thought of as the most isolated parts of the
Curator Profile: Grant Dull of ZZK Records
“It’s a sunny morning in L.A.,” says Grant C. Dull, the founder of ZZK Records, as he settles into a cream couch on a patio lined with astro-turf. It’s quite early for
7 Visual Artists to Know Right Now
You may not know who they are, but you’ve definitely seen their work: It graces album covers, headlines major ad campaigns, and brings life to gritty street corners. It embodies a state