Ibeyi Enchants the U.S. With Their Spell 31 Tour (Interview)
It’s been long overdue but it’s been confirmed: French-Cuban sisters Ibeyi are back in the U.S. to tour their latest record Spell 31. We know that their live performance is exquisite, and
Meet Jackie Mendoza and Her Revealing Musical Odyssey
The title Galaxia de Emociones couldn’t be more fitting for Jackie Mendoza’s first full-length album. That’s the feeling caused by delving into the songs made by this Mexican-American artist: a galaxy of
DJ Collective Rum & Coke Pays Homage to Forgotten Sounds of Latin and Afro-Caribbean music
Rum & Coke, the Miami-based Afro-Caribbean Latin dance party and DJ collective, have a monthly residency at Dante’s HiFi, were they play all vinyl sets. Gathered from thousands of hours of digging
5 Female Powerhouses That Inspire Tigre
From the vast continent of Africa to the passionate islands of the Caribbean, through the Mediterranean Sea, we cannot resist the prowess of these incredible women. They unite the past with the
Gia Fu: The First Asian Woman to Produce a Salsa Record
How does a DJ and vinyl collector in Hong Kong become the record producer of one of the hottest salsa releases of the last few years? That’s the question everyone asks about
Meet Billie Eilish’s Spanglish Doppelgänger: Nina Cobham
“Te encuentro en cada canción that I write.” Nina Cobham reveals her silky-smooth voice with a hint of naivety, making her Spanglish flow totally effortless. The song is called “por razones sentimentales” and is included
5 ACTS OUT OF EUROPE TO LISTEN TO RIGHT NOW
For the following artists from across the ocean, music is a sanctuary. Their music is very much a product of their parentage. From their own family histories, they know what it’s like
If You Love Jessie Reyez, You’ll Love Ambar Lucid
If you google Ambar Lucid, it’s probable that the first thing you’ll find is her guest appearance on season 4 of Netflix’ “Elite”, where she performs her song“Fantasmas” to an audience full of
Movement Artist of the Month: Brandon “Honey” Masele
“I come from a family of Congolese origin. I really grew up in a culture where dancing was part of life. Dancing is really like eating, drinking, breathing.”– Brandon Masele Flashback to
Amanda Bjorn: “Love Is All That Matters”
Whether she’s traveling the world shooting stellar photos, leading all-female art expeditions, or laying it down behind the mic, whatever Amanda Bjorn does, you know it’s going to be interesting. Being the definition
