Jardine Del Paraiso by Monsieur Perine composed for the COP16 World Biodiversity Summit along with songs by Elsten Torres, Elsa Y Elmar, and Nikki Lorenzo’s new single.
This is an all American column- no “sin fronteras” this week, no mariachi, K-pop or J-pop or even cumbia from East LA. . Once in a while a just have to go back to the blues, that unique American music that tells stories of heartbreak, suffering, love and sometimes joy. And what better place to go is one of today’s blues queens, Kelly Zirbes, -Kelly Z and her band Kelly’s Lot .
The Warning rock trio from Mexico, East LA’s Angèlica Garcia., South Africa’s Binx. and Columbia’s BATHVS. you love them all
The Drumeo Award for the Best Rock Drummer of 2023 went to a 22-year old Mexican woman, Paulina Villarreal, drummer for the Mexican rock band The Warning, .
Some very intriguing picks this week: Girl Ultra, Gaby Moreno, Remi Wolf and more. Check out the lyrics
“Bolero Beats and Jazzy Treats” by a jazz group experimenting and having fun. So did the audience
A mix this week of rising Gen Z female Mexican regional singers, country and rock from the US and an intriguing piece of Colombian progressive jazz, calypso, and West African beats.
Jenny and the Mexicats combine music from Mexico, Europe and the US in unique rocker’s and great ballads
160 songs and albums submitted for review Know Me Too Well, Single by Luigi Guillin and Luis Sanchez. A collaboration
The Grammys invited over 3900 new people to join, and they look like the world – and they look like the world of music.
Mexico slaps down Ticketmaster for refusing to refund money for canceled headliners
Back from vacation with over 200 songs to choose from. A great mix this week: Stee Keene and Woodie Gurthrie, Elsten Torres, Meia Santiago, and Irene del Rosario among them.
the new Gilberto Rios QTET lays a foundation for a “news jazz” blend
Nose flutes and ukuleles. A vacation to Micronesia with music.
Big week- over 200 songs. From blues to break your heart ballads. English and Spanish.
A concert cancelled, another left after the first set (the music was good, but the food…), and a concert by mariachi school kids won the day
over 200 songs and albums submitted this week. some real gems. Take a listen
Get to know Paty Cantu, one of Mexico”s most beloved music and TV stars. Check out the new song, Funeral 2.0
Swift’s new album is fall of puzzles and stories and references. But first, just listen.
Slow week with many bands out on tour and at festivals, so I was able to focus on the 80 that were submitted this week, and came up with some real gems, including a brand new song recorded 1956
