Empanadas Ilegales Album ‘Sancocho Trifásico’ Is A Sonic Stew of Cumbia and Diaspora
There are no borders in the music of Empanadas Ilegales-only portals. With one foot in tradition and the other in full improvisational flight, the Vancouver-based ensemble returns with Sancocho Trifásico, their most expansive
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 —
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The Infectious Band You Can’t Get Enough Of: LA LOM [Exclusive Premiere & Interview]
“Nick had a vision of a group of musicians that could all play any style and thought of the name, Los Angeles League of Musicians. It wasn’t until he brought his congas
An Invitation to Trance: 5 World Psychedelic Music Acts
It doesn’t matter where they come from, whether it’s from New York or Texas, whether it’s from Australia or Norway, or even from Colombia… Psychedelic music travelers cross borders and cultures to
Minyo Crusaders: The Tokyo-Based Band Fusing Japanese Folk Music with Global Sounds
A crusader is someone who strives to achieve something because of their strong beliefs. Japanese ensemble Minyo Crusaders is very clear about what to stand for: minyo (min’yō), a traditional folk music
The Best Underground Spots for Psychedelic Cumbia in Lima
We’ve already explored the new outbreak of psychedelic cumbia. It’s a round trip between the past and the present that fascinates us, from the vintage wave of Los Mirlos to the feminine