The Voice Of Latin Crossover and Alternative Music
**** This post is written by Spanglish Noise thanks to the generosity of Target. We received a Target gift card and so will one lucky reader! In exchange, we are letting you all know how we discover new artists**** Nataly Nothing excites me more than "discovering" a talented new artist! While it's easy to follow the latest releases of my favorite artists through social media (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube), the addition of a brand new artist to my iTunes library tends to be more … [Read more...]
Bachata veteran Toby Love will be performing at Insert Coins in Minneapolis this Thursday May 23rd. Fresh off the May 7th release of the new album Amor Total, Toby is sure to deliver a night of R&B-influenced tropical love songs full of power and emotion. I recently enjoyed Toby Love's set at the Top Stop Music Showcase last month during the Latin Billboard Awards and I will personally vouch for his stage confidence and the raw emotion of his singing. This will actually be my first … [Read more...]
I had the chance to see New York bachata veteran Toby Love perform at the Top Stop Music showcase during the Latin Billboards last month and I walked away highly impressed. His romantic lyrics are catchy and the R&B influence really keeps the audience engaged, so definitely check him out if he visits your area on tour (Twin Cities: mark your calendars for Thursday May 23rd at Insert Coins, Minneapolis). The new album Amor Total just released on May 7th and since Spanglish Noise has yet … [Read more...]
Nothing gets a the blood flowing hotter than a rapid mambo and tale of betrayal. "Traicionera" ("Traitor") has us sitting on the edge of our seats, feet tapping and body swirling, as Niko Eme sings about a woman who thrives off of passion and apathy. No matter how much love you give her, you'll only feel worse in the long-run ("Te Regale Mi Amor / Y Ya Nada Queda"). Few artists can infuse as much passion and meaning into an energetic dance or mambo track like the Twin Cities' Niko … [Read more...]
My favorite Twin Cities HipHop duo Villa Rosa has been busy in California lately and the new video "Street Luv" is our fleeting glimpse into their adventures. While rapper Muja Messiah playfully proclaims, "If only I spoke Spanish, I might control the planet," Maria Isa delivers a steady Spanglish tale of her infatuation with a gangsta caballero. The track swirls with casinos, beaches, sex, and adventure as the self-serving forces of freedom float just beyond the law's iron grip. This … [Read more...]
Puerto Rican salsa star Jerry Rivera is performing in Minneapolis this Friday May 10th at Mango Bar and Grill. I was completely unaware of this event until yesterday, so I’m not sure what that says about the event promotions, but I’m now following the venue closely and will be in the loop for the future. Jerry Rivera has been singing for so long that he was initially called “El Bebe de la Salsa” (“The Baby of Salsa”) and his 1992 album Cuenta Conmigo is the best-selling salsa … [Read more...]
Most North Americans I've met who are not familiar with the Latin music scene are very quick to reference salsa music. While traditional Latin genres such as bachata and merengue seem to be the ones undergoing the most transformation these days, salsa music has a very strong history here in the U.S. and abroad. To celebrate the salsa giants of the modern era, Sergio George - an acclaimed producer who has worked with many of salsa's top artists and founded the indie label Top Stop Music (Tito … [Read more...]
Listen: Download (Right Click & Save): Domino Saints Interview Summary: Domino Saints is a versatile Miami duo consisting of rapper David and singer Gigi. Spanglish Noise's Joseph Mitchell interviews the band today to learn about their native Puerto Rico, the origins of their band name, their first single "Malas Mañas," the effect of Puerto Rico's crime on the island's music scene, and more! Watch their latest single "Exclusivo" here on Spanglish Noise, and stay tuned for the … [Read more...]
Winner with new Latin sound to open for Juanes DEWAR'S Blended Scotch whisky, the world's most awarded Blended Scotch whisky, is proud to announce its relationship with acclaimed GRAMMY® winning artist and activist Juanes for DEWARISTAS™, a live band competition which seeks to discover the next breakthrough talent in Latin music. DEWARISTAS focuses on showcasing artists who are on a journey to create an amazing new sound. Bands who aspire to become the next rising star in Latin music … [Read more...]
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...]
