something to believe in the park

August 16, 2010By Nati

(Blitz a/ P.E. and Chuck D backstage. Photo by conrazon) (Blitz in action during his set. Photos by brooklyn vegan) Memorable day in the park yesterday indeed, despite the rain and squeaky mics, the crowd got loud, fists raised in the air… ….transported through sound (and with the help of the Embassy Ensemble band} from … Read More

arrrrrrrrrrrrrr matey

August 14, 2010By Nati

So…I’m reading this book, the Pirate’s Dilemma.  Seth Godin recommended it, and I decided to scoop it up right away.  It also has an amazing blog that you all should check up on. “The Pirate’s Dilemma tells the story of how youth culture drives innovation and is changing the way the world works. It offers … Read More

In rotation: Here is a strange and bitter crop

August 9, 2010By Nati

Southern trees bear strange fruit, Blood on the leaves and blood at the root, Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze, Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees. Pastoral scene of the gallant south, The bulging eyes and the twisted mouth, Scent of magnolias, sweet and fresh, Then the sudden smell of burning flesh. Here … Read More

noticias: manu chao plays cypress hill’s smoke out on Oct 16th

August 9, 2010By Nati

http://smokeoutfestival.com isn’t THAT exciting!  wonder what the new show will consist of! visit: http://www.manuchao.net {where you can have fun for hours…I personally love the ‘radiolina’ ap} + @ManuChao on twitter. also, scoop up his live album that came out last year. (thx P.Dryddy for the news!)

bye bye Bomba Estéreo: kumbia gitanos del mundo

August 3, 2010By Nati

PHEW: heatwave july 2010 tour = complete success. WATCH THIS VIDEO <click link>: BOMBA ESTÉREO at THE GETTY on July 24th, 2010 from LalaCinema on Vimeo. we had some of the best shows EVER on this tour {celebrate brooklyn}, some serious scares, the most amazing fan moments {like Mauricio who never heard of the band … Read More

futuristica latinoamerica | ZZK Records

July 30, 2010By Nati

I was lucky enough to work w/ ZZK in a small way during my last gig and even caught a ZZK night in Buenos Aires in 2008.  I remember Fauna was gracious w the greenery, Chancha via Circuito blew my mind and the music put me into a tropical trance.  Non stop dance party.  And yet, … Read More