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Leslie Grace Recap @ Top Stop Showcase

April 24, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Leslie Grace Top Stop Music Showcase

After a long day of Latin Billboard Conferences, indie label Top Stop Music flexed it's muscles by hosting a magnificent showcase at Miami's Grand Central.  The night featured performances by a mix of tropical singers - most of whom were accompanied by a Live Band! - but the one interview I was hoping to land was with bachata singer Leslie Grace.  While I was fortunate enough to sit down with the high school senior and record the audio for an upcoming podcast episode, a faulty memory card … [Read more...]

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Trinity – With You (MP3 Download)

November 26, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Trinity

I have a new premier for you all to check out tonight by a brand new artist named Trinity - she's only 14 years old!!  Born in Madrid, Spain, to Dominican Parents, and currently residing in the Twin Cities, attentive readers might notice that this young singer has a story that mirrors that of the talented Niko Eme.  If you did notice this similarity, then congratulations, because Trinity is in fact Niko's younger sister.  As the saying goes, family comes first, so Niko has been dedicating … [Read more...]

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New Artist Spotlight: Melanie Martinez

September 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Melanie Martinez

Season 3 of The Voice is well underway, and while there are several contestants with Latin ties, none have impressed me as much as 17-year-old Melanie Martinez.  This talented young singer comes from Baldwin, New York and is of Puerto Rican and Dominican heritage.  While I imagine she is an indie-folk singer at heart, as described by her music pages, she has gained the most attention so far (TV performance aside) for her renditions of popular songs such as "Toxic" by Britney Spears and … [Read more...]

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Episode 1: Summer Kick-Off

May 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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...]

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