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La Santa Cecilia – Treinta Dias (New Album)

May 1, 2013 by Leave a Comment
La Santa Cecilia 30 Treinta Dias 2013

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...]

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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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La Santa Cecilia – El Hielo (ICE)

April 5, 2013 by Leave a Comment
La Santa Cecilia El Hielo

It's difficult to discuss the topic of immigration without emotion.  When this theme is presented by the soulful vocals of "La Marisoul" and her flavorful Los Angeles band La Santa Cecilia, the message resounds with an added power that only music can provide.  The video follows the recent budget-friendly trend of lyric videos, but the social message presented in the piece is anything but simple. For those who don't know, "El Hielo" means "The Ice" in Spanish.  In the context of this song, … [Read more...]

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Julieta Venegas – Hoy

March 21, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Julieta Venegas Hoy

Julieta Venegas is known for her soulful pop ballads and the latest video "Hoy" ("Today") adds an electro-indie ambiance to this sound.  The song begins with a thin instrumentation of solo vocals and synth piano that eventually swell with the addition of the drums, grand piano, and back-up vocalist. This theme of a rise or awakening is mirrored in the lyrics, where there is an unfolding moment of clarity and happiness - self-professed to be the first time this has occurred ("hoy por primera … [Read more...]

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Mariachi El Bronx – 48 Roses

December 9, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Mariachi El Bronx

When Los Angeles punk band The Bronx decided to experiment with mariachi music as a fun surprise twist to a live TV performance, they had no idea that this day would be the beginning of an exciting new project that would come to be known as Mariachi El Bronx.  While the marriage of punk and mariachi sounds laughable, both musical genres have deep roots in the culture of Southern California - so perhaps they fit together more naturally than is commonly assumed.  However they do it, Mariachi El … [Read more...]

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Chicano Batman – Joven Navegante

November 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Chicano Batman

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...]

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Episode 2: Bonfire Remixes

July 11, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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Listen: Download (Right Click And Save): Episode 2: Bonfire Remixes Summary: The second episode of the Spanglish Noise podcast is an exhilarating combination of chill laid-back tunes and electro-Latin remixes - the perfect playlist for your next bonfire experience!  Joseph Mitchell and Nataly Sanchez share their insights on artists in the world of Latin music, introducing listeners to a wide variety of up-and-coming Latin musicians, artists, and DJs..  Whether you’re a young Latin … [Read more...]

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3BallMTY – Besos Al Aire ft. América Sierra, Smoky

June 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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The musical trio from Monterrey, Mexico consists of Eric Rincon, Sergio Zavala (DJ Beat Sheeqo), and Alberto Presada (DJ Otto). You might have already come across this group as their single, “Intentalo,” gained them great popularity nationwide and on the web. For those who haven’t, 3BallMTY is namely celebrated for introducing North America to the exciting music genre, Tribal-Guarachero, defined as a fusion between tribal-house (a sub-genre of house music that presents elements of … [Read more...]

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La Santa Cecilia – Tainted Love

April 23, 2012 by Leave a Comment
La Santa Cecilia

La Santa Cecilia is a hip 6-member troupe from Los Angeles that has been gaining a lot of momentum lately.  They just released a new 5-track EP this March, titled El Valor, that features covers of such artists as Lhasa de Sela, U2, and in today's case, Soft Cell.  This album certainly qualifies as Spanglish, for it contains songs in both English and Spanish and the music itself tends to bring a Latin Jazz element to the original tracks.  Today I share with you the new video for the song … [Read more...]

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