Where have I been, you ask? Meditating on 2012 and where she’ll take me. And planning. Been laying low after an extremely hectic season and upcoming NYE madness. Speaking of NYE. I’ll be at Ideya Latin Bistro – a super sweet restaurant in SoHo, NYC – where we’ll be wiling out to DJ Geko Jones … Read More
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Border Stories on Stage: ‘One Journey’
Cali homegirl, Kamren Curiel, is now writing for Voto Latino‘s new blog: AMP (Arts, Music, Politics) and I wanted to share her most recent piece on the amazing work of another friend, Yadira de la Riva and her one-woman theater piece, ‘One Journey: Stitching Stories Across the Mexican “American” Border‘ (click the photo below to … Read More
Los Rakas: (Still) Los Manes Del Futuro
2011 – what a Raka year. Feel like a ton of bricks hitting me, but we forge on! Los Rakas is one of the hardest working groups out there, blazing trails and constantly breaking down barriers. They transcend genre and style while showcasing their talent and creativity everywhere they go. I am so proud to … Read More
“Cumbia hasn’t suddenly become hip; cumbia was always hip.”
#FUTUREROOTS Recap: ‘La Cumbia Es Un Canto Negro’ By MAKU Soundsystem
MAKU Soundsystem celebrated the release of their second album, ‘Makumbala‘ this past Saturday at SOB’s along with DJ Monk-One as part of the third installment of #FUTUREROOTS. MAKUMBALA is a special edition 7” vinyl that was recorded live over bleeding mics at SoundWorks Studio. Their first album ‘Vamos Bien‘ can be bought at their shows. … Read More
Quantic & Soundway’s New Release + Playable Map of Colombia
UMMMM, how cool is this? Soundway with the work of Quantic (AKA Will Holland) put together this forward-thinking audio map of Colombia and all her beautiful rhythms (NOT JUST CUMBIA PEOPLE!). It was compiled to celebrate the release of “The Original Sound of Cumbia: The History of Colombian Cumbia & Porro As Told By The … Read More
From The Presses: NPR Weekend Edition: ‘Funky, En Español’
NPR’s AltLatino was a guest on Weekend Edition with host Audie Cornish to get into some funky jams from Panama to PR: “Puerto Rico’s Mima dances with ghosts in a tune reminiscent of Rockwell’s “Somebody’s Watching Me.” Oakland’s Goapele teams up with Panamanian rappers Los Rakas for a steamy tune that would’ve made Marvin Gaye proud.” … Read More
Esto Es Con Talento, Na’ Ma’: #FutureRoots in NYC on Nov 19!
conrazón & sob’s ‘future roots’ series presents: LOS RAKAS (Soy Raka) Brand new EP ‘Chancletas y Camisetas Bordada‘ is OUT NOW! DRESKULL (Mixpak) GEKO JONES (Que Bajo!?) FLAMA w/ DJ BIG NITO (Redline) Saturday, November 19th || 11:30 PM DOORS SOB’s || 204 Varick St (1 Train to Houston) Tickets $10 (RSVP on Facebook) http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=4060565 … Read More
Y si piden fiya, Le doy candela: LOS RAKAS Debut ‘Cueria’
Oakland’s LOS RAKAS Debut “Mini-Film” For ‘Cueria’! Debut EP ‘Chancletas y Camisetas Bordada’(Soy Raka LLC) hit #1 on iTunes Recently Put Their ‘Panabay Twist’ On Remixes Like Goapele‘s “Play” (Rakas Remix) & Lil Wayne’s “How To Love” (Enamorado De Ti) UPCOMING LIVE SHOWS: November 6th – Los Angeles, The Roxy | Tickets November 15th – … Read More
Zuzuka Power @ CMJ on Friday!
Zuzuka Poderosa + DJ Valissa hit CMJ on Friday, Oct 21st @ DROM for Roxy Cottontail‘s ‘Bunnyjawn’ showcase – she hits at 11:30 PM SHARP. Info below. Zuzuka just released her newsletter where you can catch up on all the goods here. – Friday October 21st – …Roxy Cottontail Presents… BUNNYJAWN CMJ SHOWCASE …Featuring… Japanther … Read More