What is it about Mexican singer Peso Pluma? His most recent album, Dinastía, debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 in early January, and his earlier album “Éxodo,” reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200His fans are white, Mexican, Latino, Black – everyone. How des he do it?
Trade talks between the US, Mexico, and Canada are considering music. Why? It is a very big deal. Mexico is touring heaven for Americans and the US is streaming heaven for Mexicans. Billions of dollars go back and forth with the rock, tejano, pop, corridos, and sold out shows in both countries.
Huasteca is the sneaky secret ingredient hiding in your playlists. Its’s come a long way to get there.
A cumbia party at a local hotel reminded me of the amazing trip cumbia took from coastal villages in Colombia to a global dance sound.
Check out the lineups for the three World Cup openings. And the halftime show in New Jersey
Mariachi punk? Yes, and it is damn good. Mariachi El Bronx (from LA, not NYC) pulls it off very well. Lots of fun and laughs
You don’t know Wavemakers? If you are a musician, a woman, or neither of the above or just a music fan of any age, you should.
Mexican live music is being blocked from the USA by the government in an attempt to “cleanse” American music of Latin influence. Who loses? You do, and the bands and promoters and festivals.
AI is is crossing a border that it shouldn’t – learning from artists and then competing with them
Mexican contemporary music is undergoing a seismic change and Mariangela is pushing hard
This year, Mexico is all over SXSW. Official SXSW Latin/“All Things Latin” programming includes Mexican indie, pop and urbano acts; initiatives like Casa México and label‑driven showcases focused on new Mexican sounds abound.
Country Joe Mcdnald died Saturday. Long live Country Joe
I saw the Kopalli multimedia musical spectacular Sunday and was wowed. Take a look.
Heading off to FIMPRO the worlds largest Latin American Music conference.
Saxophnist Chuco Soto releases a new album of experimental jazz
Bob Weir, We Bid You Goodnight, but not goodbye
My Hot Half Dozen for 2025. Rock to reggae to castanets
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.
Which plaztform is better for artists, for listeners? Spotify’s latest report and Bandcamp’s announcement sharpen the differences
