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Latin Folk
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Music of the Andes: Cueca, Carnavalito, Milonga Campera
A Brief Guide to South American Folk (Pt. 3) In the third and final part of this series,…
Live Review: Renata Flores – Jazz Café, London
Peruvian artist Renata Flores pulls out all the stops for her London debut. Often labelled the ‘Queen of…
Music of the Andes: Huayno, Saya, Tinku
A Brief Guide to South American Folk (Pt. 2) After starting in Ecuador and Colombia, we continue our…
Music of the Andes: Harawi, Sanjuanito, Torbellino
A Brief Guide to South American Folk (Pt. 1) Cumbia, reggaeton, salsa… There’s no doubt you’ve heard these…
New Music Peru: Q-Pop, Cumbia Amazónica and More
From the lofty peaks of the Andes to dense tropical jungles and bustling metropoles, Peru’s landscape is diverse,…
Class of 2025: Columbian Artists Leading The Charge
Cumbia, vallenato, champeta, bambuco, urban, salsa, música popular… Colombia’s rich and varied music scene has long made it…
All the Clues In the Luck Ra x Bizarrap Session Explained
Just in time for the 2025 New Year celebrations, super-producer Bizarrap has dropped a new BZRP Music Session.…
Live Review: Onda Vaga – Dingwalls, London
Argentine-Uruguayan band Onda Vaga return to London for the first time since 2018. In an increasingly stretched music…
¡Ay Bendito! Puerto Rico’s Vibrant Music Scene
A mere 3.2 million people live in Puerto Rico and yet today, it’s a global powerhouse in the…
Life Lessons From One of Spain’s Greatest Poets
As I’ve previously stated and something that should come as a surprise to literally no one, I am…