What Colombians Are Actually Listening To
Reggaeton continues to sweep Colombia, with artists such as J Balvin, Maluma, Karol G, Piso 21, Manuel Turizo, and Sebastián Yatra. These Latin pop stars dominate the urban music rankings alongside their peers
The Bass Hall Movement Coming Out of Amsterdam
Hailing from Amsterdam, one of Europe’s many cultural meccas, an innovative movement known as Basshall is making special noise around the world. Founded in 2016 by Italian Dj and producer Kybba, this movement
Our Favorite Reggae From Around the World
It’s not easy to define the geographical expansion of a musical genre as contagious as reggae. We know it originated in Jamaica, of course, but what about its influence from Europe to
New Releases We Are Excited About
2022 has just begun and the music that’s being released is already one for the books. As the air changes, new sensations resound. It’s time to let ourselves be surprised and update
Ethiopian Jazz: Your New Favorite Genre
From the late 1950s through the 1970s there was so much boogie going on in the Ethiopian capital that the city earned the legendary nickname ‘Swinging Addis’. Addis Ababa was fertile ground
Five Artists Exhaling the Mexican Groove
Mexico’s soundscape is a bubbling cauldron of rhythms in a never-ending cycle of evolution. This complex flavor answers to the blend of cultures and a breadth of vision, growing since pre-Columbian times
Cape Verdean Artists You Need On Your Radar
Cape Verde is one of the countries with the most talented artists per capita. A classic, with honorable mentions going first, is ‘barefoot diva’ or ‘queen of Morna’ otherwise known as Cesária
Electronic Caribbean: Alternative Latin Pop Artists to Watch
The hypnotic beats of electronic music have always been at ease with the traditional rhythms and folk sounds of Latin America. We’ve seen it on the dance floors, especially on the DJ
Desert Blues: A Musical Journey Through the Tuareg Culture
Nomads, by tradition, move around the Sahara region in northwest Africa, through the Sahel, to the Niger River. They wear tunics, turbans, veils, and other loose clothing to let air flow underneath,
Playlist Vol. 33: French Feels
A compilation of some our favorite French artists, ranging from Indie Acoustic to Soul Folk. Perfectly paired for a rainy day or with pillow talk. Expect to feel something. Enjoy.