LADAMA’s “Inmigrante” Is a Vivacious Celebration of Immigrants (premiere)
In light of the recent US Supreme Court decision on DACA, Pan-Americana group LADAMA premiere "Inmigrante" to honor immigrants.
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Natalia Lafourcade Stages a Stirring Benefit to Rescue Mexico’s Musical Heritage
Un Canto Por Mexico is a true labor of love. Natalia Lafourcade led with her heart and was elegantly guided by her refined musical intelligence.
Latin Folkies Cuñao Create a Luscious Listen with ‘Rayuela’
Latin folk group Cuñao grounds dreamlike music in thoughtful, thematic depth on their sophomore release, Rayuela.
Ben & Winnie Update the Tango on “La Próxima Traición” (premiere)
Tango duo Ben & Winnie revel in creative revolution in the video for new composition "La Próxima Traición".
Salsa Band LPT Hints at the Genre’s Future
LPT's debut album, Sin Parar, hits all the right notes for a contemporary salsa album.
El Búho and DJ Raff Celebrate Chilean Social Resistance with “Resiliencia” (premiere)
Producers El Búho and DJ Raff pay electronic tribute to a Chilean spirit of social resistance with the subtle new single "Resiliencia".
Son Rompe Pera’s ‘Batuco’ Challenges Notions of Punk and Cumbia
Marimba-driven cumbia punk sounds celebrate the old and new on Son Rompe Pera's debut album Batuco.
Cuba’s Ibrahim Ferrer Is Celebrated with a Re-Issue of ‘Buenos Hermano’
A remixed reissue of Ibrahim Ferrer's Buenos Hermanos brings one of Cuba's most iconic voices back into the spotlight.
Sweet Lizzy Project Demonstrate Pop Prowess Via “Travel to the Moon” (premiere + interview)
Raul Malo-mentored rock outfit, Sweet Lizzy Project, share a track from their upcoming album that finds them longing ever-so-slightly for home. "I think I can feel my Cuban roots a little more on this record," says vocalist Lisset Diaz.
Legends of Cumbia Amazónica, Los Wembler’s de Iquitos Return with ‘Visión del Ayahuasca’
Five decades into their career, Los Wembler's de Iquitos are still in full force on new psychedelic cumbia album, Visión del Ayahuasca.
Over the Rainbow: An Interview With Herb Alpert
Music legend Herb Alpert discusses his new album, Over the Rainbow, maintaining his artistic drive, and his place in music history. "If we tried to start A&M in today's environment, we'd have no chance. I don't know if I'd get a start as a trumpet player. But I keep doing this because I'm having fun."
From Disco Pop to Deep Blues in Seven Songs with La Santa Cecilia
Grammy-winning Los Angeles band La Santa Cecilia's new self-titled album covers much musical ground, all of which is tied together by the powerful vocals of lead singer La Marisoul.