Kewin Cosmos – Encuentro y Olvido EP

Kewin Cosmos Encuentro Olvido EP EYO

Smooth, dark, and full of emotion, the opening notes of Kewin Cosmos’ new EP Encuentro y Olvido (EYO) are captivating from the very start.  This is raw and heartfelt Spanish R&B, where every breath is real, and every lyric vivid.  The project generally features piano-accompanied romantic ballads, but you will at times hear dub-step and dance elements.  If this is your first encounter with Kewin’s music, I encourage you to listen to his interview to gain a better understanding of his … [Read more...]

Pablo Alboran – El Beso

Pablo Alboran El Beso Tanto

Spanish singer Pablo Alboran burst onto the scene in 2011 with an eponymous debut album that was well received by listeners and industry critics alike, reaching #1 on the Spanish and Portuguese charts and earning him a Latin Grammy nomination.  An acoustic version of that album was released later in the year.  The sophomore album Tanto ("So Much") followed in November of 2012 and has been enjoying similar success overseas. Pablo was born in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain, which is a region … [Read more...]

Nadia Costa – Mintiendole Al Corazon

Nadia Costa

Nadia Verónica Costa Velázquez might only be 22 years old on paper, but her musical persona is several years wiser than most young adults her age.  Having written her first “canción” at the promising young age of nine, the groundwork for Nadia’s musical passion was officially initiated when her father bought her a guitar in 2000.  Following several years of musical studies and countless band rehearsals, the talented singer from Uruguay is now making a name for herself as a solo Latin … [Read more...]

Enrique Bunbury: Road To The Latin Grammys

Enrique Bunbury

Spanish rock star Enrique Bunbury is nominated for a Latin Grammy Award this year in a unique category:  Best Long Form Music Video.  The 26-minute video in contention is titled Licenciado Cantinas: The Movie and is based on the 2011 album of the same name.  Its truly amazing that Enrique was able to create a 4-part concept album and turn it into a short film - both are well worth taking the time to investigate. Licenciado Cantinas: The Movie takes us on a journey of the songs found in … [Read more...]

Kewin Cosmos – Imaginate (MP3 Download)

Kewin Cosmos

It's interesting to witness the musical diversity that has shaped the lives of many U.S.-based Latin music aficionados, and U.S.-Hispanics in particular.  While the music of Celia Cruz, Usher, Sin Bandera, and Brian McKnight appear to have few commonalities aside from the broad categorization of "music," this eclectic ensemble of musicians has deeply influenced many Latin music enthusiasts, such as today's featured artist, Kewin Cosmos. I imagine that there are many readers out there who can … [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...]