La Cafeteras’ new song Cumbia de Mi Barrio is both a perfect piece of cumbia and a message . An earworm that will illuminate a building block of Latino culture.
Six picks this week in Spanish and English ranging from Ringo Starr to Renee Goust. Something for everyone, and all good.
There is a tidal wave of Latin music going around the world and Mexican music is at its crest. Mexico City is now Spotify’s world streaming capital
From a first timer, Sheryl Yougblood,to a multiple Grammy nom’ed bluegrass star, Laurie Lewis, to Beyonce. this week we pull 6 out of hundred submissions and you will love them all
Beyonce’ said this ain’t a country album. She is right – it is much,much more from the best communicator on the ;planet
103 songs landed on my desk this week and there were some gems. From the Mexican regional Xavi star to the 1944-48 recordings of Peggy Lee, there’s quite a range in this week’s HHD
Two great songs, “Be Still” and “Good Miles” to go revisited because they are so good.
A 3-day festival of music, dance, art ad ialogue like an Aztec version of SXSW. Loved the Progressive jazz/Aztec drumming/flamenco dance fusion
Almost 200 entries this week. The best oes were almost all female this week – sorry guys, but after all it is International Women’s month. And they were outstanding. Norah Jones, Jackie Bristow, Rubio, Natalia Lafourcade ad more.
6 great artists from the 132 submissions and my 3 days at the International Latin Music convention. Plus a bonus
Wrap up of the FIMgdl Latin American Music convention that ended Saturday
Eliize Navarro, a rising young Mexican singer, songwriter, bandleader is one to watch. Take a look at the videos
Over 300 songs and albums submitted, so this was hard. I gravitated toward nefw artists, with half from Latin America. But I could not resist the Lebanese rocker/blueswoman Amanda Abiziad
A magic night of Son Jarocho.
Interview with Mexican master saxophonist Eleazar Soto
new release by Dessy Di Lauro, Grammy-winning albums by Peso Plumas and Karol G and new song by Francisca Valenzuela
My highlights and lessons learned from the 2024 Grammys. A very good show, and it marks a turning point in music
6 gems this week from a 100 submitted to me for review. They range from warm and comforting Gaby Moreo to youth LA rock Cuffed up. And two blues albums this week.
Local jazz group Trialogo concert Saturday night shows why they are moving up in the Mexican jazz world
From Cuba, Mexico, Argentina, the UK and the US, we have six great new songs for you – one dropped 3 days ago!
