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La Santa Cecilia – Treinta Dias (New Album)

The colorful sound of La Santa Cecilia's new album Treinta Dias contains fleeting shadows of the numerous musical influences that meld together for a tale of infatuation, deception, and the femme fatale. This journey begins with the bluesy introduction "Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles" ("Our Lady the Queen of Los Angeles") and grants us a passionate look into the struggles and dreams of the aspiring artist and bicultural American. The band members' hearts lie with the immigrant … [Read more...]

Kewin Cosmos – Encuentro y Olvido EP

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...]

Villa Lobos Brothers Take Two Film Festival New York

On Saturday April 6, 2013 @ 9:00pm, days after performing at the Cubre Tajin Fetival in Mexico, an event which draws more than 500,000 people annually, the Villa Lobos Brothers (Ernesto, Alberto, and Luis) will join the Take Two Film Festival, which will take place from April 5 to April 7 in New York City. As part of the three-day film festival, showcasing a collection of the best in independent films from around the world, they will be performing a concert presenting their most recent album … [Read more...]

Los Labios – Bailando En Otra Parte

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...]

Eli Jas Mixtape (2013)

New York's princess of bachata returns with a free 5-track mixtape for her fans! Eli Jas clearly planned this release around Valentine's Day, as every song on the mixtape conveys the emotions of love. The production of Chris Hierro and Eli Jas' passionate lyrics give us the most in-depth look at her music that we have witnessed to date. The first track "No Me Podras Olvidar" is in my opinion the star of the mixtape due to its intricate production, soulful passion in the vocals, and … [Read more...]

Maria Isa & Young Mennace – Latinization EP

SotaRican emcee Maria Isa recently released a surprise collaboration with fellow Twin Cities rapper Young Mennace that is titled Latinization. This project is surprising for the fact that Maria recorded an entire compilation that can easily be described as pop or dance club music, which is a vastly different sound from the socially-charged underground hip hop songs she is known for performing here in her hometown. The result is 9 tracks that blend dance, pop, hiphop, reggaeton, and Latin for … [Read more...]

Sandra Lilia Velasquez (of Pistolera) – Dig Deeper EP (Album Review)

Introspective, intimate, and expressive, "Painted Pictures" is the beautifully crafted promotional single from Sandra Lilia Velasquez' new EP Dig Deeper, which is scheduled to release on February 12, 2013. If you are unfamiliar with Sandra, who simply goes by "SLV" for her solo moniker, she is the talented singer-songwriter from the New York-based Latin Alternative band Pistolera (peep their NPR Tiny Desk Concert here). Three albums and countless road adventures later, SLV decided it was … [Read more...]

Chicano Batman – Joven Navegante

Chicano Batman is a talented group from Los Angeles that brings an exciting mix of Latin and adventure to every track. At times they might sound everything BUT Latin, with influences that span funk, reggae, R&B/Soul, surf rock, Bossa Nova, Samba, and ambient sound, but this should come as no surprise for a group whose mission is to "bring the overlooked to the forefront." While some groups thrive on breaking rules, Chicano Batman does just the opposite, creating a fusion of sound that … [Read more...]

Making Movies – Hangover Blues

Today I bring you a fun Latin band from Kansas City, MO - yes, you read that correctly!! Making Movies is a Latin gem of the Midwest..South..nevermind..that fuses Afro-Latin rhythms and melodies with a sultry indie-pop vocal part, producing a bilingual sound that is comparable to few. One might be reminded of Carlos Santana when hearing the Latin keys and soaring guitar solos, but who's that singer? Or perhaps the music conjures memories of Orishas, but then how does the whole indie pop … [Read more...]

La Santa Cecilia – Treinta Dias (New Album)

Kewin Cosmos – Encuentro y Olvido EP

New York Event: Villa Lobos Brothers @ Take Two Film Festival (April 6, 2013)

Los Labios – Bailando En Otra Parte

Eli Jas Mixtape (2013)

Maria Isa & Young Mennace – Latinization EP

Sandra Lilia Velasquez (of Pistolera) – Dig Deeper EP (Album Review)

Top Spanglish Music of 2012

Chicano Batman – Joven Navegante

Making Movies – Hangover Blues

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