New Artist Spotlight: AB Tauro – El Tren

AB Tauro

Abraham Madrigal is a talented pop-rock singer from Costa Rica - a music scene that isn't covered too often here in the U.S., but has certainly yielded some talented singers over the years (see: Tamela Hedstrom).  After his adventures with the bands Esencia Kepah and Mistica, Abraham went solo under the pseudonym AB Tauro and today we bring you his first single, "El Tren." "El Tren" is a well-produced song that features exciting guitar solos, carefully-placed background vocals, and the … [Read more...]

New Artist Spotlight: Melanie Martinez

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...]

Patafunk – Relax

Patafunk

You know that summer has come to an end when the morning traffic drive is accompanied by those lumbering yellow beasts known as school buses, steadily employed in the catch-and-release of dreary-eyed youths.  No matter which vehicle window you groggily sit behind, one of the best concepts of summer that hopefully everybody was able to enjoy at some point is that of RELAXATION.  Venezuela's Patafunk has captured this concept in their newest video "Relax," which is off the 2011 album … [Read more...]

New Artist Spotlight: Monique Abbadie

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Today I unveil the first of a new series of posts - published on a case-by-case basis - featuring the top brand-new artists who are just waiting to be discovered and brimming with the passion of untested talent.  In an era where social media and youtube have been known to turn no-name singers into superstars, we might just encounter the rise of America's next big celebrity.  So with the post concept introduced, let me turn your attention to Monique Abbadie, a drop-dead gorgeous singer from … [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

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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...]