Salsita Que Pica: Afro-Caribbean Rhythms in CDMX with La Bendicion’s Gabriel El Rey del Swing

Salsita Que Pica: Afro-Caribbean Rhythms in CDMX with La Bendicion’s Gabriel El Rey del Swing

When we think of CDMX’s music scene, salsa might not be the first genre that comes to mind. This bustling Latin American metropolis has long been known for its rock, alternative, and

ARTIST WE LOVE: Cuban Powerhouse, Daymé Arocena

ARTIST WE LOVE: Cuban Powerhouse, Daymé Arocena

As she walked into the room with her electric red lipstick and shimmering gold metallic dress, Daymé Arocena’s radiant smile felt like an embrace of the soul. A day before she was set

The Kolors Make U.S. Debut at Italian HIT Week 2024

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

Tigre Selector: Discos Rolas Presents Kumbia en Movimiento

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

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

Meet Global Groove Explorer Mera Bhai

Meet Global Groove Explorer Mera Bhai

Connecting global dots through music.” This slogan – which may seem a bit ambitious but no less true – can be read in the profile of Kavhan Karthik Poduval, AKA Mera Bhai, a

Gilsons Takes Miami by Storm With Sold Out Debut

Gilsons Takes Miami by Storm With Sold Out Debut

As we walked through the dark, narrow hallway and made our way backstage at the Miami Beach Bandshell, we could hear the beautiful Portuguese melodies pulling us into an unassuming greenroom. Behind the

Tigre Selector: Hong Kong’s Gia Fu Celebrates the Vibrant World of Salsa with ‘Un Verano en Nueva York’

Tigre Selector: Hong Kong’s Gia Fu Celebrates the Vibrant World of Salsa with ‘Un Verano en Nueva York’

We’ve been in awe of DJ, producer and vinyl guru Gia Fu ever since we discovered her passion and knowledge of the rich salsa landscape. Read her previous spotlight here. This summer she’ll

Grand Performances: The Cultural Music Festival Revitalizing Downtown Los Angeles Since 1987

Grand Performances: The Cultural Music Festival Revitalizing Downtown Los Angeles Since 1987

Picture your favorite music festival. Then picture a vibrant, open air community gathering nestled between DTLA’s skyscrapers with a thoughtful, curated line up of soulful artists and creatives whose key goal is to

Concord Music Publishing: Pioneering the Way Soulful Music is Created

Concord Music Publishing: Pioneering the Way Soulful Music is Created

A lively exchange of innovative sounds, sleek earth tones, and captivating fusions of modern architecture with Mexican folklore were just a few things igniting our senses. As we stepped into Concord Music Publishing’s