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Twin Cities Event: Cuatro De Mayo w/ Malamanya

April 27, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Malamana 4 de Mayo Nomad Minneapolis Spanglish Noise salsa

Who says that we have to wait until 5 de Mayo to have a celebration?  Twin Cities salsa band Malamanya will be performing at the Nomad World Pub on May 4th for an event that is sure to please salsa enthusiasts throughout the metro.  We encourage you to read our interview with Malamanya's lead singer Adriana Rimpel to learn about her background and passion for Cuban-style salsa music.  With two EP's released and positive reviews from such local media outlets as Minnesota Public Radio, … [Read more...]

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Monique – Stay (Rihanna Cover)

April 10, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Monique Rihanna Stay Cover

It's been a while since we heard from Miami singer Monique Gonzalez, but she finally turned up again and seems to have been busy recording her EP out in LA with producers Dale Play and Ricky Luna.  For those of you who listened to the Monique interview, you probably noticed that she has a bit of fire in her personality.  The music business is a tough one and artists certainly need every bit of fire they can muster.  Today Monique sets this toughness aside for an intimate cover of Rihanna's … [Read more...]

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Spanglish Talents On The Voice: Season 4

April 3, 2013 by 1 Comment
The Voice Season 4 Monique Karina Midas Whale Cathia Agina

Colombian music icon Shakira arrived to The Voice: Season 4 blind auditions with an enjoyable enthusiasm and critical ear for talent.  And what an addition she's been!  From conversing in Spanish to pulling out a mock English:Country dictionary, the opening nights have been a blast.  Now that a Latin Crossover Superstar is seated amongst the judges, it's only fitting that some aspiring young Spanglish talent has followed.  Who am I referring to?  Read on to find out. 1.  Monique … [Read more...]

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Madai Interview @ Bongos Cuban Cafe

March 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Madai 2013

Summary: Spanglish Noise's Juan "El DJ Duro" Ortiz recently caught up with the talented singer Madai before she took the stage at Bongos Cuban Cafe in Miami.  It's been nearly a year since we were first introduced to Madai, who at the time was recently signed to Pitbull's label Mr. 305 inc, and today she brings us a few new updates on her music and collaborations.  If you missed the story of her background and audition for Pitbull, you can read that here, but her advice from last year still … [Read more...]

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Gabry Ponte, Sophia del Carmen, & Pitbull – Beat On My Drum

March 9, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Sophia del Carmen

Spanglish Noise has highlighted most of the Mr. 305 inc artists, but one of the few we have yet to cover is Sophia del Carmen.  A Miami resident of Guatemalan and Costa Rican descent, Sophia impressed industry heavyweight Pitbull during a local competition and soon found herself signed to his record label.  Her preferred music falls into the category of dance, with a vocal style that is influenced by both Latin and pop culture, and she has drawn early comparisons to Shakira and Alexandra … [Read more...]

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Pitbull – Back In Time

December 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Pitbull Back In Time

Pitbull: the man is the definition of Latin Crossover, yet we have not featured any of his videos on this website yet!  This changes today with the new video for "Back In Time," which is the theme song from the movie Men In Black 3 that has been dominating your local top 40 radio station.  The song is everything a Pitbull track should be - club energy, flashy cars, beautiful women, and Pitbull dressed in his finest suit.  However, many people do not realize that this track contains an … [Read more...]

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Ileana Cabra (of Calle 13) – La Pared

December 4, 2012 by Leave a Comment
PG-13 of Calle 13

Ileana Cabra enters the scene today with a classic Bolero from Puerto Rico called "La Pared."  This young woman has a breathtaking voice with strong vibrato and heart-wrenching passion fit for the Hollywood screen.  If she looks or sounds familiar to you, chances are that you already know her as the younger sister of the popular duo Calle 13, on whose albums she has been featured under the moniker "PG-13." "La Pared" was originally composed by Roberto Anglero, although I believe it was … [Read more...]

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Madai – Falling For You

October 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Madai Falling For You

Heartfelt feelings, beauty, and a powerful voice collide in Madai’s new video, “Falling For You.”  We had the chance to interview Madai in the spring, where her gentle conversational demeanor – contrasted by her strong stage presence – won us over on both a musical and a personal level.  Where her first video “May Day” seems to have been more of a statement showcasing her powerful vocals, “Falling For You” takes her music to another level, where she really bares her soul for … [Read more...]

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New Artist Spotlight: Monique Abbadie

August 30, 2012 by 1 Comment
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Today I unveil the first of a new series of posts - published on a case-by-case basis - featuring the top brand-new artists who are just waiting to be discovered and brimming with the passion of untested talent.  In an era where social media and youtube have been known to turn no-name singers into superstars, we might just encounter the rise of America's next big celebrity.  So with the post concept introduced, let me turn your attention to Monique Abbadie, a drop-dead gorgeous singer from … [Read more...]

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Adriana Rimpel of Malamanya Interview

June 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Malamanya

Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Malamanya Interview (Spanglish Noise Exclusive) Summary: Malamanya is a hip up-and-coming Latin band from the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul with an affinity for Cuban son. This young group - with most members still in their twenties - has been taking the local scene by storm with their passionate interpretations of both classic and original songs. Perhaps most important of all, they are having a lot of fun with the music and are creating … [Read more...]

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