Compass Point: The Caribbean Recording Studio that Redefined ‘80s Groove
Caribbean islands have always been a dream destination to relax and disconnect from everyday stress. Paradisiacal beaches, calm, and a leisurely, unhurried lifestyle. But what would happen if that tropical getaway also
Autumn Singles to Put on Repeat
Reyna Tropical – “Conocerla” This song hypnotizes like a snake charm. “We dance slowly so that the heat goes away,” sings Fabi Reyna in Spanish, with her voice in a silky mode,
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
Havana RPM Festival, Pioneers in Preserving Cuban Vinyl, Returns This December
After an unforgettable debut, the Havana RPM Festival is back for its second edition, set to revolutionize the cultural heartbeat of Cuba’s capital. On December 13th and 14th, Havana will once again become a
What People Are Actually Listening to in Peru
The past decade in Peru has been marked by political instability –with six presidents in the last six years— and growing social unrest, but it is well-known that periods of crisis can
Manu Chao Releases “Viva Tu” After 17 Years of Studio Silence
Today is a special day for Manu Chao fans. It had been 17 years since we last heard a full length studio album from the French-Spanish singer/songwriter. With three fantastic singles leading
Our Favorite Global Music Parties
Where’s the party? We’ll never get tired of asking the question. Because there’s always going to be a party out there, with a lit-up DJ and a flaming dance floor. A party
Live Shows We’re Looking Forward to in Miami: September & October 2024
Miami’s gearing up for a music-filled stretch that’s set to turn up the heat even more. The city’s venues will be buzzing with everything from gritty rock riffs to irresistible Latin grooves,
Samba, Bossa Nova and Tropicalia: Brazil’s 1970s Golden Era
The 1970s were a golden era for Brazilian music, a decade that saw the emergence of groundbreaking albums that would define the sound of a nation. From the vibrant rhythms of samba
Music & Flowers Heal at Li Saumet’s Flower Power Retreat in the Heart of the World
Surrounded by lush wild fauna and a rare breed of ancestral and modern sounds, the Sierra Nevada of Santa Marta in the Colombian department of Magdalena is known as the heart of