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HOT HALF DOZEN 10.7.25
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
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October 7, 2025
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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.
From Brooklyn to Buckingham/Nicks, a great lineup this week
JMA Network TV is opening its doors wider than ever before, inviting independent artists to bring their music videos into
How did women go from 10% of the Billboard 100 in the 60’s to 1/3 of the chart and the top-grossing acts world wide this year? Talent, Persistence, and Cajones – which brings us to Militia Vox
Greensboro, NC- The 2025 North Carolina Folk Festival, sponsored by Cone Health, was held September 12-14, 2025. The yearly music
As someone who’s walked many paths in search of peace—Reiki, astrology, shamanic journeying, ceremonial plant medicine—I can tell you that
Wavemakers- foundered by rock/pop/blues singer Lurleen Ladd , making music careers for women over 40
Americana, devastating pop, ranchera (yes – ranchera), blues and cumbia. We move around a lot on this week’s music recommendations.
A proper introduction to Gaby Moreno,, woman too talented to stay in one genre, Grammy, Latin Grammy winner, blues, rock, folk, Americana, Latin. And a stunning video of her childhood home washed away by global warming’s rising seas..
New songs and old talent this week. Robert Plant has a new album out as does Natalia Lafourcade and Margo Price
Ben Bacardi is one of those artists who makes you feel the weight of every bar. Born and raised in
Becky G & Delilah, The Warning, Eljuri and more, with songs ranging from hard rock to conjunto.
A blowout mariachi concert with electric guitar, saxophone, rock medley and Broadway ballads by Mariachi Real Axixic and special guests.
Country music has always been a place where faith, family, and storytelling meet. With their brand-new single “Hallelujah,” Pittsburgh-based country
Bass-led bands, and the Gil Rios Quintet – bass-led experimental jazz by a master
Black Keys, he Third Mind,, Chika Di, JNoa and more. This week we do rap/hip hop/ regional Mexican, alt pop and electronica/dream pop. Some new, some you know well.
by Sherrita C W Delacruz Edwina Gray is full of surprises. She’s a soulful singer and serves as the CEO
