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,
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
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
The Music Scene in Spain Through the Lens of a New Era
We’ve curated a list of artists whose diverse influences and sounds embody a new generation of talent. Simply put, it goes beyond one genre. In cities like Madrid and Barcelona, the music
Capturing the Music by Grand Performances Photographer, Farah Sosa
Photographer Farah Sosa attended her first Grand Performances concert before she owned a camera. Back then, she recalls, the stage set-up was unique – there was a pond on the right side of the stage where
A Multicultural Journey to the Beats of Cumbia
Why has cumbia spread throughout Latin America? It’s an Afro-Latin genre that emerged right there, in the Colombian Caribbean. But why — unlike other tropical music such as salsa or merengue —