HOT HALF DOZEN 8.22.23

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Patrick O'Heffernan, Music Sin Fronteras in Hot Half Dozen, Hot half dozen, New Music // 0 Comments

Six incredible women this week- I couldn’t resist because they have so much talent . From renowned stars like Jaramar and Gloria Trevi to a fast rising country singer, Rena Roberts, you will love them all.

100+ songs and albums and videos submitted this week

Medusa, sing by Gloria Trevi. One of Mexico most popular and prolific female artists, releases a powerful, gripping, urgent song that will rock you with its drum in your heart beat and carry you along with its immersive pop melodies. A brilliant creative triumph. Stream on Spotify nd other major platforms. Video on YouTube. (hope you like snakes) .

One Way Street, single by Rena Roberts . A fast rising country pop star blends R&B and a country feel in this song, using her powerful voice and an explosive drum rhythm to bring urgency and feeling to the fore in this song. The run up to her country release next month, Bad Girl Bible vol 1. Stream on most platforms.

Todas la Naves del Mundo, álbum by Jaramar. One of Mexico’s most renowned singers with over 13 albums and a Latin Grammy brings us a tale of Mexico with music from Conquest-era Spanish ballads to traditional songs from Veracruz and Oaxaca , all with a modern touch and the power of her voice which she can move from opera highs to breathy love lows. Extraordinary. Stream on Spotify.

Propiedad Privada single by Paulina Rubio. One of the most influential female Latin artists of all time released a new song in June that combines her wide-ranging voice with a pop beat and hard-hitting lyrics. Gets into your ears and will not leave. On all major platforms.

Adentro, album by Francisca Valenzuela. The Chilean-American queen of all things music (and fashion) releases an album so intimate, so personal that the cover had to be her unadorned. Every song a jewel and the entire collection is a deep dive into the music and heart of one of our generation’s most endearing and most talented Latin artists. Stream on all major platforms.

Paloma No Vuelve Amar, single by La Doña. Dreamy, exciting, danceable. She is a genius when it comes to songwriting and arranging and her voice and her band make this unforgettable. Every note is perfect, pure fun. Stream on Spotify .

Banner: Jaramar on stage by Michel Amado

Patrick O’Heffernan