Richie Hell’s Curated Playlist: Snake Charmers
This newest playlist, titled “Snake Charmers” by Richie Hell, takes us on a journey of ecstasy featuring music from around the world. Traditionally, snake charmers use music that has a specific effect on the
The Young and Viral Wonder of Mexican Indie Folk: Meet Ed Maverick
If you google “Ed Maverick”, the first question related to him that pops up is how he got famous. The concern is totally valid if you consider that, at just 20 years
4 Artists Blowing Up the Tel Aviv Music Scene
By now most of you have probably caught on to the fact that Israel’s metropolitan city of Tel Aviv has a lot more to offer than just beautiful beaches and great falafel.
Rodrigo Amarante Discusses New Album “Drama”, the “Narcos” Theme Song & More
Rodrigo Amarante receives the Tigre Sounds video call from his home in Los Angeles, the same space that sheltered him last year during the lockdown, with a handful of new songs, even
Who’s Breaking Through the Chilean Music Scene?
It’s no secret: urban music – especially trap – settled in the heart of Chilean youth. Names like DrefQuila, Princesa Alba, Gianluca, Polimá Westcoast, Harry Nach, and Pablo Chill-E dominate the country’s hottest playlists.
The Origins of Latin Music: History 101
In a world where we’re constantly seeking to put a label on everything, somewhere down the line we got lost along the way. The “Latin Music” label stamped on all music made
Why this James Brown of Cuba is One of Our Favorite Live Acts To Catch: Meet Cimafunk
For centuries, in Latin America, every rebel or fugitive slave who led a life of freedom in remote corners was called “cimarrón”. That’s certainly a strong reference for a linguistic blend. Of
5 Brazilian Artists We’re Loving Right Now
Moving overseas always has a big impact on how we understand our identity. There is something about being in a place away from home that makes you re-value many of the things
5 Musicians Bringing Africa To The World
If you aren’t already, there’s no better time to become acquainted with the most musically significant continent on the planet – Africa – affectionately known for being the birthplace of rhythm. Although
How Nigeria is Leading the World in Music
“Now you have records on the radio you can recognize. When you ask, ‘Where does this record come from?’ ‘Oh, that’s a Nigerian record.’ And then you’re like, ‘What, Nigeria? You’re making