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Argentina has always been a top exporter of Latin Alternative music, with vibrant scenes past and present! Featured artists include Marilina Bertoldi, Pericos, Miranda!, Kevin Johansen, WOS, Usted Señalemelo, The Kevin Fingier Collective, Gustavo Cerati and more.
It's our BEST OF 2024 episode! We highlight our favorite songs of the past year from artists including Chicano Batman, Nathy Peluso, Cimafunk, The Warning, Diamante Electrico, Las Nubes, The Mavericks, Francisca Valenzuela and more.
It's a new music explosion! We highlight recent releases from Diamante Electrico, Miau Trio, Levitation Room, Chika Di & Flore de Toloache, Cineplexx, Flaco El Jandro & Gabi Bravo, Helado Negro, Barrio del Este, Cheo & more
In this episode: Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and performer, singer-songwriter & producer Alea as we talk about creating music, her love for rhythm and her upcoming projects. About Alea Maria Alejandra Jimenez, PKA as ‘Alea', is a performer, singer-songwriter and producer from Barrancas, La Guajira, Colombia. Alea's performance encompasses an entire generation of ethno-futuristic and folkloric music accentuated by buttery vocals, deep-rooted grooves and uplifting guitar. Her studies include a bachelor's in Organizational Communications and a Diploma from Berklee College of Music in Jazz Composition and Performance. Alea's in-person performances are powerful encounters of the spirit, passionate travelogues that link downtown New York to a tropical Colombian cantina. They are celebrations of Latin America and new definitions of what “Latin Alternative” can be. She's released two albums as as soloist; Her latest album, 2021's Alborotá, was shortlisted as among the Best Latin Music of the year by both Rolling Stone and NPR. She also has recorded for multiple brand projects such as Google's Waze, Liberty Mutual, Denny's and Corona. Instagram Website About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng. Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks. Stream the Album Buy it on Bandcamp and get the chocolate! More about Vivienne here Follow the podcast on your favorite platform
It's time to get trippy with our Latin Psychedelic episode! We highlight the groovy sounds of Adrian Quesada, Jungle Fire, El Chicano, Glue Trip, Plastilina Mosh, Ocote Soul Sounds, Arthur Verocai, Ismael Miranda and more!
New music for a new year! We highlight recent releases from Los Bunkers, Bad Bunny, Cimafunk, Las Nubes, Oswave & Cheo, La Dame Blanche, La Rosa Noir, Hector Tellez, Roberto Lopez and more.
It's a new music explosion! This week we highlight Latin Grammy nominees Arde Bogota, plus exciting tunes from Mon Laferte, Las Nubes, Sinego, Chicochica, La Rosa Noir, Alex Cuba ft. Valentin Puentes, La Dame Blanche, Di WAV, Caramelo Haze, Okan, Pachyman and more.
Was it really only twenty years ago? 2003 was a remarkable year for Latin Alternative music, with enduring tracks from some of the genre's most important artists including Cafe Tacvba, Julieta Venegas, Control Machete, Molotov, El Gran Silencio and Kinky as well as tropical music veterans like Eddie Palmieri, Joe Arroyo and Ibrahim Ferrer.
It's a new music explosion! This week we highlight recent releases from Residente & Wos, Francisca Valenzuela, Ritmo Machine, Mon Laferte, Yadam, Nenagenix, Adriel Favela, Nepoh, Ramona, Marina Fages and others.
Rock Is Dead....¡Que Viva El Rock! Rock in the Americas is far from dead, as this exciting episode more than demonstrates! Featured artists include Marilina Bertoldi, Diamante Electrico, The Warning, Viniloversus, 1915, Las Nubes, LosPetitFellas, Making Movies, Native Sun, Migrant Motel, Usted Señalemelo and many more!
t's a special takeover episode with CHICANO BATMAN. The soulful psychedelic group is celebrating the release of its latest album 'Notebook Fantasy' and playing their biggest concerts to date.
This week we take the time machine back thirty years to 1993, an exciting era when Latin Alternative acts like Los Fabulosos Cadillacs and Gustavo Cerati were finding a wider audience and veteran Salsa artists like Tito Puente and El Gran Combo continued to get their musical groove on!
It's a new music explosion! This week we highlight recent releases from Alex Cuba, Usted Señalemelo, YADAM, Francisca Valenzuela & Ximena Sariñana, Massacre, Orquesta Failde, Eric Hilton (Thievery Corporation) & Natalia Clavier, Making Movies and much more!
We spotlight our fave tracks of the 2020's to date, including songs from Cimafunk, Trueno, Marilina Bertoldi, Francisca Valenzuela, Girl Ultra, Ramona, Bizarrap & Snow The Product and more!
En este episodio muy especial de Songmess Argentina les traemos otro gran compilado de Songmess & Friends. Hoy conversamos con Estanislao López del sello marplatense Casa del Puente Discos, Santiago de Simone aka 7AMMIXING, reconocido productor e ingeniero de audio, y el productor de rap y perreo futurista LaFinesse. También, desde la provincia de Entre Ríos nos acompañan Emma Rousset y Eme de Melissa, co-fundadores del sello Casa Boreal, y desde Los Angeles el reconocidísimo periodista musical Ernesto Lechner (Rolling Stone, Grammy.com, The Latin Alternative). Conversaciones lindas representando temas y regiones diversas, y acompañadas por un playlistazo de puro temazo. Songmess Argentina ya anda en rectas finales así que no se duerman!!! Playlist: La Valenti, Nan Que - “Subte Línea B Rework” Mujer Cebra - “Y No Me Digan Nada” Marchitorial - “No Me Odies” Tomates en Verano - “Sin Ton Ni Son” Six Sex - “Hot&perfecT” Dillom - “Minimi” Nenagenix - “Asfixia” Sara Hebe, SouiUno - “La Uno” (Prod. LaFinesse) Duku - “No Nos Pueden” (Prod. LaFinesse) Six Sex - “Area 69” (Prod. LaFinesse) Emma Rousset - “Memorabril” Disparate - “Sueño Final” Eme de Melissa - “Las Achiras” Famélicos - “Camalote” Alcira - “Dónde Vas” El Asesino del Romance - “La Ropa y la Droga Blanda” Los Besos - “No Vale” Susi Pireli - “Bolsa de Mano” Casa del Puente Discos Bandcamp: https://casadelpuentediscos.bandcamp.com/ Casa del Puente Discos YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@casadelpuentediscos Casa del Puente Discos Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casadelpuentediscos/ Estanislao López Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/estanislaolop/ Santiago de Simone Web: https://santiagodesimone.com/ Santiago de Simone Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7ammixing/ Santiago de Simone Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3e7dqnt0B0duEd2gmpEpPK?si=533a5c052c49465f LaFinesse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__lafinesse/ Prod. x LaFinesse: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6xTXTJUMeYGpr8fgk6Mb6n?si=4d48c47813a54d95 Casa Boreal Bandcamp: https://casaboreal.bandcamp.com/ Casa Boreal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/casa_boreal/ Casa Boreal YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBEgdfT6fbGDcZHF6qhYKkaKBqC68_xgG Ernesto Lechner Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernesto-lechner-29613b8/ Ernesto Lechner x Rolling Stone: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-latin-american-rock-albums-1234818717/ Ernesto Lechner x The Latin Alternative: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/542771035/the-latin-alternative Songmess Instagram: www.instagram.com/songmess/?hl=es-la Songmess Facebook: www.facebook.com/songmess/?ref=settings Songmess Twitter / X: twitter.com/songmess Songmess Merch: via DM #BOPS Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2sdavi01h3AA5531D4fhGB?si=a15171b4d4124b2d Subscribe to Songmess on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Google Play or SoundCloud, find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and contact us at songmessmusic@gmail.com
It's a new music explosion! Featured artists include Alex Cuba, Montoya ft. Pahua, Fito Paez, Pacha Massive, Juanes, The Warning, Gotopo, Chika Di and Ritmo Machine.
It's all about the new music this week! Featured artists include Juanes, The Warning, Roberto Fonseca, Y La Bamba, Aterciopelados & Systema Solar, Conexion Divina, Cheo, Grupo Niche and more.
We travel 40 years back in the time machine to 1983! It was a musically rich year for Argentine rock acts Miguel Mateos, Sumo and Los Abuelos de la Nada, plus witnessed funky Brazilian sounds from Tim Maia, infectious salsa from Oscar D'Leon, and a charming collab between Carlos Santana & Willie Nelson.
It's a new music explosion! This week we spotlight recent releases from Juanes, iLe & Ivy Queen, Diamante Electrico, Zuco 103, Dayme Arocena, Ane Diaz, Cheo, No Te Va Gustar & Vetusta Morla, Daniel Me Estas Matandao, Allison Garcia, Raul Malo and more!
It's a New Musicá episode! This week we spotlight recent releases from León Larregui, Son Rompe Pera, Diamante Electrico, Conexion Divina, Raul Malo, Juanes, Ramona, Bizarrap & Arcangel and more.
It's our BEST OF 2023 episode! Don't miss our fave tracks of the past year, including music from The Warning, Diamante Electrico, Mon Laferte, Alex Cuba, Ritmo Machine, Usted Señalemelo, Residente & WOS, Sara Valenzuela, Viniloversus and more!
We travel five decades back to 1973, an era when Chicano Rock, classic Salsa, and psychedelic sounds made Latin music one of the most exciting genres on the musical landscape. Featured artists include El Chicano, Roberto Roena, Santana, War, Afro Sound, Incredible Bongo Band, Sui Generis, Fruko & Sus Tesos and more.
This week is all about NEW MÚSICA. Featured artists include Zuco 103, Diamante Electrico, Lika Nova, Ritmo Machine, Ainda & El Zar, The Kevin Fingier Collective, Gimena Alvarez Cela, David Broza and more.
It's a special takeover episode with multi Grammy & Latin Grammy winning singer-songwriter Alex Cuba. He joins us to celebrate his latest album 'El Swing Que Tengo,' which swings indeed! We also highlight recent releases from Ana Tijoux, Pachyman and Gonzalo Rubalcaba.
We take the time machine back sixty years to 1963, a remarkable year for Latin Jazz, Tropical, and early Rock and Roll! Featured artists include Ray Barretto, Celia Cruz, Cal Tjader, Machito, Mongo Santamaria, Eddie Palmieri, El Gran Combo, Palito Ortega, Sylvia Telles, Roberto Carlos and many more.
It's a new music explosion! This week we highlight recent releases including a collab from Los Amigos Invisibles and Monsieur Merine members, plus música from Rodrigo y Gabriela, Vanessa Zamora, Joao Selva, Ritmo Machine, Migrant Motel, La-33, Arquero, Tiago PZK and Hannah Lee.
It's a new music explosion! We highlight recent releases from Galactic ft. Cimafunk, IREKE, Los Pericos, Viniloversus, the Italian (honorary Latinos) Maneskin & Fulminacci, The Paranoias and more.
We celebrate San Francisco's vibrant Latin music scene, past and present! Featured artists include Santana, La Doña, Los Mocosos, Bang Data, Linda Ronstadt, La Misa Negra, Chika Di, Cabanijazz, Pete Escovedo & Sheila E, Orixa, Cigarbox Man, Cal Tjader, Hip Spanic Allstars and many more!
2023 is off to an amazing start on the new music front! This week we highlight new songs from Los Pericos, Trueno & JID, Palma, Cheo, Lucas Santtana, Viniloversus, Turf, Eruca Sativa, The Paranoias, 1915 and more!
This week we celebrate FANIA RECORDS, the legendary label that brought us legends of Salsa and Boogaloo including the Fania All-Stars, Eddie Palmieri, Ray Barretto, Cheo Feliciano, Ismael Rivera and countless others.
It's a recap of the 24th annual Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC), the biggest event in the world for Latin indie music! Highlights include music and interviews with Tijuana's buzzing indie/soul act Ramona, rising Argentine rock band Usted Señalemelo, former Los Amigos Invisibles instigator Cheo, and conference co-founder Tomas Cookman.
It's a spotlight on New Music! This week we highlight recent releases from Natalia Lafourcade, iLe ft. Mon Laferte, DannyLux, Ramona, YADAM, Ozuna, Santi Mostaffa, Él Mato a Un Policía Motorizado, Divino Niño and more.
Start 2023 with the best new Latin music! This week we highlight new tunes from Alexia Bomtempo, Cheo (of Los Amigos Invisibles), Marc Anthony, Trueno, Francisca Valenzuela, Diamante Electrico, Caloncho, Orquesta Failde, Spanish Harlem Orchestra and more!
It's a special episode dedicated to Latin sounds from LOS ANGELES. Featured artists include Ozomatli, Chicano Batman, Los Lobos, Sergio Mendes, Jungle Fire, Chino Espinoza, Delinquent Habits, Lalo Schifrin and lots more!
New York is a Latin music mecca, and we highlight artists from the Big Apple who put the city on the musical map! Featured artists include Ray Barretto, King Changó, Rubén Blades, Alexia Bomtempo, Tito Puente, Native Sun, Joe Bataan, Pacha Massive, Hip Hop Hoodíos, Salt Cathedral and many more.
Bang your head as we're joined by The Warning, the rockin' Mexican sister trio who've supported Foo Fighters and Muse and are now headlining large venues in their own right! We also highlight new music from iLe ft. Ivy Queen, Cheo, Zuco 103, No Te Va Gustar and Ritmo Machine.
It's a Latin Funk explosion! This week is all about the funk groove and its presence in Latin music. Featured artists include Joe Bataan, Cimafunk, Kinky, Brownout, Jungle Fire, Plastilina Mosh, Pacha Massive, Willie & Eric Bobo, Illya Kuryaki & The Valderrams, Los Amigos Invisibles, Ocote Soul Sounds and more!
It's a new music explosion! 2022 continues to be a rewarding year for Latin Alternative music listeners, and this week we highlight recent releases from Natalia Lafourcade, Molotov, iLe, Hermanos Gutierrez ft. Dan Auerbach (Black Keys), Ramona, Divino Niño, Chika Di, Lng Sht, Santi Mostaffa and more.
So much great new music to share! This week we spotlight recent releases from Cigarbox Man, Versaliz, Chika Di, Silvina Moreno, Glue Trip, The Place on Rugby, Lng/Sht, Flash Amazonas and more!
Join us for a Latin Dance Party! This week we spotlight songs that are sure to get your dance floor groove on, including music from Brownout, Willy Chirino, Trueno, Kinky, Camilo & El Alfa, Nortec Collective and more.
We partnered with Rolling Stone Argentina to spotlight the best new Argentine music! Our co-host Josh Norek was joined by editor in chief Daniel Flores, who selected songs from leading indie, rock and hip-hop acts including Babasonicos, Bizarrap, Wos & Nicki Nicole, Mujer Cebra, Conociendo Rusia, The Kevin Fingier Collective, 1915, Orion XL and more.
It's a new music explosion! Highlights include the psychedelic vibes of Glue Trip, the welcome return of Making Movies, and new tunes from Latin Alt legends Mon Laferte, Kinky, and Ximena Sariñana.
Was it really 20 years ago? This week we travel back in time to 2002, an incredible year for Latin Alternative music! Featured artists include Natalia Lafourcade, Kinky, Jaguares, Orishas, Cafe Tacvba, Gustavo Cerati, Babasonicos and more.
It's a new music explosion! This week we celebrate recent releases from Kinky, Diamante Eléctrico, Cazzu, Yerba Buena, Santi Mostaffa, Caloncho, Meridian Brothers, Sweety Lizzy Project and more...
It's a new music episode! This week we highlight welcome new releases from Calypso Rose ft. Carlos Santana, Francisca Valenzuela, Making Movies, Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Caramelo Haze, Pehuenche, Coastcity, Elsten Torres & more!
We take the time machine four decades back to 1982, a year that brought us some true gems of Latin funk, rock, salsa and Brazilian music. Featured artists include Ray Barretto, Gal Costa, Mandrill, Johnny Ventura, Sonora Ponceña, Milton Nascimento and Luis Alberto Spinetta.
Great new Latin music abounds! This week we highlight recent releases from Julieta Venegas, Nicki Nicole & WOS, Babasonicos, Jorge Drexler, Bomba Estereo & Aterciopelados, Girl Ultra, Nancy Sanchez and Los Bosques.
¡Viva Mexico! This week we spotlight the music diversity of Mexico, from electronica and sultry R&B to punk, pop, rock, hip-hop and indie. Featured artists include Julieta Venegas, Girl Ultra, Mexican Institute of Sound, Santa Fe Klan, Natalia Lafourcade, Marco Mares, Nortec Collective and more.
It's our BEST SONGS OF 2022 episode! Josh and Ernesto spotlight their favorite songs of the past year, including tracks from Rosalía, Girl Ultra, Trueno, Kinky, Marilina Bertoldi, Dannylux, Rauw Alejandro, Ramona, Jorge Drexler, Karol G, Wos & Nicki Nicole and much more.
It's a new Latin music explosion! This week we highlight recent recordings from Jorge Drexler, Adrian Quesada, Ramona, Katzú Oso, Mista Savona, Feli Colina, Fitasha, Di WAV and more!