Wish You Were Here 50″ 50th collection of Pink Floyd from the tour came out this week. I think I was at the concert, but..well, things are a bit acid-hazy.
Julieta Venegas, A Ha’sh colab with Thalia, and Dopamine – Robyn roars back with emotion-laden dancepop. Plus Erika de Casier and Cazzu
Which plaztform is better for artists, for listeners? Spotify’s latest report and Bandcamp’s announcement sharpen the differences
Back from Thanksgiving with some stunning songs from Mexico, Cuba-Canada, and the US. been a good year – take a listen
The Whitney Houston Drumbeat Challenge around the world. How did you do?
Nacho Cano of the band Mecano brings us a Hollywood/Las Vegas style musical about the most controversy woman in Mexican history…and fantastic music.
Best half dozen for this week’s releases. Rosalia, Beto Cuevas, Miss Emily, Militia Vox and others
We can learn a lot from the Best New Artist nominations for the 2026 Grammys. One thing we learned is that there were hits and missed opportunities
Post Halloween and back to normal. Over 240 songs submitted. Here ae my recommendations –
Why is the Monster Mash as immortal as a vampire? Gaze into y crystal ball.
Songs for the season: Halloween and Day of the Dead from the US. Canada, and Mexico
With a Latin Grammy nomination and two Grammy noms, two BMI songwriting awards, and six Billboard Top Ten songs you would expect Elsten Torres’ new album, Vice Versa, to be a blockbuster — and it is. Seven songs that make you Happy!
Longer reviews – I enjoy writing them. Lisette, Alissa Cara, iLe, Patty Griffin, Renee and Marco Mares – solid line up this week.
Why is Bad Bunny going to the Super Bowl? Look at he numbers. He makes people much mas felice all over the world- and the audience for American football is bigger in Latin America than it is in the USA
New albums this week and new songs from Quetzal, Nancy Peluso, Laufrey, and Angelique Francis and her bass. Plus Angela Aguilar and Silvana Estrada
I am a little hazy about when I first encountered Alice Bag.. But I have followed her through the 2000’s and love the new album with Kid Congo Powers, Jungle Cruise
Two winners from the Mexico Sings contest (15,000 entrants!), plus a new one by Nashville -based Al Nicole and some down and dirty blueswomen
My long-time friend Irene Diaz is now under consideration for Grammy! As as I can tell she will be the first East LA Chicana to be dominated for a solo performance if the Academy voters move her up to full nomination
From cumbia to pop to heartbreak and love songs, this week is a adventure through Mexican and Latin music.
Meklit is the perfect example of Music Sin Fronteras. Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, her family became refugees, and she moved to the United States as a young child. After a degree from Yale, she found her artistic home in San Francisco, California. Her music is a rich tapestry that draws together influences from jazz, soul, folk, and the varied traditions of East Africa.
