Mariana Vega – No Se Van

Mariana Vega ASCAP Showcase No Se Van

The other night I had the great fortune to see Mariana Vega perform as part of the ASCAP Showcase for the 2013 Latin Billboard Conference.  On a night that featured four of Latin's Leading Ladies (Mariana Vega, Debi Nova, Kany Garcia, & Lena), the Venezuelan singer provided a tranquil and heartfelt performance that truly won me over as a new listener to her music.  Mariana's music clearly falls into the singer-songwriter category and she uses her strong vocal range to her advantage, ever … [Read more...]

Bajofondo 2013 Winter Tour

Bajofondo Tour 2013 Presente

Bajofondo Tango Club, now known simply as "Bajofondo," is an Argentinean-Uruguayan collective that unites producers and musicians from both sides of  the Rio de la Plata (a body of water that separates the two countries).  One founder is Argentina's Gustavo Santaolalla, whose impressive resume includes an Academy Award and Golden Globe for the Brokeback Mountain and Babel soundtracks, nine Latin Grammys, one Grammy, and the soundtracks for Spanish-language films Amores Perros and The … [Read more...]

Los Labios – Bailando En Otra Parte

Los Labios Luz Fuerza EP

The ñu-cumbia movement, from a North American perspective, is an underground music scene that is breaking down barriers through its experimentation with electronica, Latin, and of course Cumbia.  From what we can tell, there is no absolute definition of the genre, but in general, if you catch that familiar cumbia shuffle flirting with some modern electronic sounds, it'll probably qualify.    Ñu-cumbia seems to have the strongest base in Argentina (ie. Campo) and Colombia (ie. Bomba … [Read more...]

Campo: Road To The Latin Grammys

Campo

Juan Campodónico aka Campo is a musician, producer, and composer from Uruguay – perhaps most known for his popular group Bajofondo – and he is nominated for the 2012 Latin Grammy Awards in the category Best Alternative Song for the track “1987” with Jorge Drexler. The song comes from his album Campo, which is a project he created to develop a musical identity that incorporates the sounds of his home country with new musical ideas. The result speaks for itself, introducing elements of … [Read more...]

Episode 2: Bonfire Remixes

bonfire

Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): Episode 2: Bonfire Remixes Summary: The second episode of the Spanglish Noise podcast is an exhilarating combination of chill laid-back tunes and electro-Latin remixes - the perfect playlist for your next bonfire experience!  Joseph Mitchell and Nataly Sanchez share their insights on artists in the world of Latin music, introducing listeners to a wide variety of up-and-coming Latin musicians, artists, and DJs..  Whether you’re a young Latin … [Read more...]

Episode 1: Summer Kick-Off

Minneapolis

Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): Episode 1: Summer Kick-Off Summary: The premiere episode of the Spanglish Noise podcast is a balance of rhythmic dance tunes and inspiring romantic ballads, preparing listeners for the excitement of summer that awaits us around the corner.  Joseph Mitchell and Nataly Sanchez share their insights on artists in the world of Latin music, from emerging acts Elastic Bond, Leslie Grace, and Madai, to established artists such as Elvis Crespo, Tommy … [Read more...]