Review: Agustín Lira, ‘Songs Of Hope And Struggle’
The California musician, along with his musical partner Patricia Wells, adapt their message of social justice for modern times, while maintaining the same inspirational lyrics and conviction.
Tag: Latin Music
Maracuyeah Fêtes 5 Years Of ‘Queer-Fly, Immigrant-Posi’ Dance Parties
At a Maracuyeah party, the dance floor transforms from a room of individuals to a full communal experience. The Latin-alternative,…
First Listen: Carrie Rodriguez, ‘Lola’
The veteran singer and fiddler combines seemingly disparate influences into a single, gloriously cohesive Spanglish statement.
Review: Sidestepper, ‘Supernatural Love’
Richard Blair reassembles his innovative Afro-Colombian pop band, and the result never looks back. Instead, it shimmers and percolates while ignoring boundaries altogether.
First Listen: Grupo Fantasma, ‘Problemas’
The Austin band’s raucous, good-time mix of funk, cumbia and soul forms a sound that’s built to last — always evolving, but always joyful, too.
Nina Diaz Of Girl In A Coma: ‘The Person I’m Becoming Now, I Actually Like’
As guitarist, singer and songwriter for San Antonio rock band Girl in a Coma, Nina Diaz has toured tirelessly and…
First Listen: Los Lobos, ‘Gates Of Gold’
There are no guidebooks for aging rockers who want to stay creative after countless tours, recording dates and songwriting sessions. But Los Lobos could probably write one.
La SalvadoReina Wants To Jumpstart Salvadoran Music In D.C., One Cumbia At A Time
Lots of young women dream of being pop princesses. Cindy Zavala didn’t. Instead, she went straight for the throne. As…
Premiere: A Sticky, Tropical Mix From The Empresarios
D.C. ensemble The Empresarios calls itself “Tropicaliente,” a portmanteau that sums up the band’s circum-Atlantic sound. The group specializes in an…
First Listen: Arturo O’Farrill, ‘Cuba: The Conversation Continues’
The Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra’s perfectly timed collaboration between U.S. and Cuban musicians features cutting-edge works by a carefully selected group of composers.
Which Peruvian Artists To See At The Smithsonian Folklife Festival
There’s more to Peruvian music than Andean flute players — and when this summer’s Smithsonian Folklife Festival resumes today near…