Jessy Rose – Unfaithful (MP3 Download)

Jessy Rose Unfaithful Infiel

New York singer Jessy Rose entered the scene earlier this year with her debut bachata single "Te Amo," thrilling us with the rich texture of her soulful melodies.  Today she presents us with an unusual glimpse into the thoughts of an "Unfaithful" cheater who is guiltily examining her situation.  On one hand the song expresses an appreciation for the trusting partner who is being cheated on, yet the fact that she refers to this man in the third person ("I love his trust") while addressing her … [Read more...]

Jessy Rose – Te Amo

Jessy Rose Te Amo

Bachata has traditionally been a male-dominated genre of music, where I would argue that no solo female singer has obtained the stardom enjoyed by male counterparts such as Romeo Santos, Prince Royce, and Juan Luis Guerra.  2012 challenged this concept with the rise of artists such as Eli Jas and Leslie Grace, who bring a soulful musical quality that is deeply rooted in American R&B.  As more female singers delve into the world of bachata, it will become increasingly necessary that … [Read more...]

Maria Isa & Adriana Rimpel – Este Amor

Maria Isa & Adriana Rimpel

Maria Isa (right) is a smooth-flowing Spanglish MC from the Twin Cities who is joined today by Adriana Rimpel (left), lead singer of the Cuban-influenced band Malamanya (see our interview). The two ladies recently journeyed to Puerto Rico, where they were able to experience the culture and escape to reflect on their songwriting. Upon her return, Maria assembled a compilation album titled the “Latina Ritual Project” that presents a fusion and mix of artists from the Midwest to Puerto Rico. … [Read more...]

Beatriz Luengo Ft. Shaggy & Toy Selectah – Lengua

Beatriz Luengo - Lengua

Sassy and seductive, Beatriz Luengo is a free-spirited Madrileña singer who has been pursuing her career in the United States since 2010, accompanied by the producer Yotuel Romero of the Latin Grammy-winning group Orishas.  The experience of spending a few childhood years with a circus has left this artist with a playful nature and love for entertainment, music, dance, and perhaps most important of all - the spotlight.  Her U.S. efforts were rewarded in September of 2011 with the release of … [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...]

Carla Morrison – Hasta La Piel

carla Morrison

In the world of music, no one voice is truly alike.  Whether it be a variation in quality, tone, color, inflection, or simply a difference in passion, there is always some way to distinguish the vocals of one artist from the next.  The only issue that arises from that statement is this: how does one determine the original basis from which to make such a judgment? While some may disagree, I advocate that Mexico's Carla Morrison has the closest female voice to "pure" that I have ever heard.  … [Read more...]