Natalia Lafourcade Finds the Heart in Darkness
Mexican pop-rock and folk singer-songwriter Natalia Lafourcade releases her first album of original songs in seven years and tells PopMatters all about it.
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Rodrigo Amarante on the Joys of Interpretation in Latin Music
Award-winning Brazilian musician Rodrigo Amarante talks with PopMatters about diversifying Latin sounds and ringing the political alarm in Brazil.
K-Pop’s CRAVITY Goes Bossa Nova in “GO GO”
K-pop’s CRAVITY talk with PopMatters about trying bossa nova for the first time and how “GO GO” fits the message of their first full-length album.
TWICE Hit the High Notes But Don’t Reach Their Apex with ‘Taste of Love’
Taste of Love is an enjoyable dance-pop album but the best moments of TWICE’s new phase are in its predecessors.
Natalia Lafourcade Reinvents Traditional Mexican Music on Her New Album
Natalia Lafourcade chats about her latest album, Un Canto por Mexico Vol. 2, which re-imagines the traditional music of Mexico.
Jazz Vocalist Luciana Souza Beguiles on ‘Storytellers’
In arranger Vince Mendoza and the WDR Big Band, singer Luciana Souza has partners who understand that it's important she beguile rather than batter.
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.
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.
The Past and Present of Brazilian Jazz Meld on ‘Samba Jazz & Tom Jobim’
Percussionist Duduka Da Fonseca and pianist Helio Alves have a long history of collaborating on record and stage. Samba Jazz & Tom Jobim finds the two at the top of their game, both honoring and pushing Brazilian jazz in bold directions.
Luciana Souza Gets Highly Poetic on ‘The Book of Longing’
Every line, every note of Luciana Souza's program of poetry turned into song as The Book of Longing is imbued with the power of feeling expressed through compression rather than explosion.
Luciana Souza Delivers a Breathtaking Album of Nuance, Homage, and Poetry with ‘The Book of Longing’
At times abstract and elusive while others vivacious and brimming with energy, Luciana Souza's The Book of Longing is a brilliant and sensual release from one of today's foremost jazz-crossover singers.
Kassin Tempers Bossa Nova Vibe with Darker Themes on ‘Relax’
Multi-instrumentalist/producer Kassin's latest album is a missive from a place of post-divorce reflection.
