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....CUMBIA TRACKS by DJ Russ Jones
From the DJ who brings you Britain's favourite Cumbia night "Arriba la Cumbia" gives you his favourite Cumbia tracks.
Salsa Albums from New York's 'Golden Era'
Over the years there have been so many different types of Salsa that it is impossible to do an over-arching Top Ten Salsa albums. Here are the best of New York's Golden Era. In the following weeks we'll be bringing you…
...Peruvian Bands and Artists
Music is and has always been a key ingredient to Peru’s collective cultural identity, write Martin Morales and Duncan Ballantyne of Tiger's Milk Records. The evolution from the Afro - Peruvian creole tradition of the 1950’s…
Top 10 Colombian Salsa Albums
Colombian salsa is defined by its ability to add a unique touch to a synthesis of sounds and influences from all over the Caribbean and New York. From the romantic tenderness of Grupo Niche to the unique Timbao of Joe Arroyo to…
Colombian Cumbia Tracks
New York's DJ Bongohead, pioneering graphic designer, artist, DJ, writer and percussionist, has compiled collections for labels like World Music Network, Nascente, Fania, and Vapisoul. He has designed album covers and…
Cuban Salsa Tracks To Dance To
The best tracks to dance to, according to Kerry Ribchester, the lady who knows her stuff when it comes to getting into the salsa groove.
ARGENTINE ROCK BANDS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
Rock Nacional Argentino has a dynamic and eclectic history, not to mention legendary status in Latin America. I mean just their names make you want to listen to them. Who else but a mad Argy could come up with …Los Abuelos de la…
Top Ten Flamenco Legends
It's no surprise that a culture as old and fascinating as is Flamenco has its plethora of legends. As a mere starting point, here we introduce you to a few of those, so they can serve as just a starting point for…
Top Ten Spanish Crooners
Spain, the land of passionate flamenco, bolero and copla, more recently fusions of reggeaton, hip hop and punk, but what’s wrong with good old romance, and when it comes to crooning no one does is better than the Spaniards (you…
...Argentine Rock Legends
In the genre of Rock en Español, Argentina has stood out as the producer of some of the most distinctive, unique and talented artists in Latin America and Spain. Argentine rock has an instantly recognizable timbre and sound - the…
It Takes Two…
Love comes in many forms, but music never lies when it comes to harmony...so we bring you the best in North-South Harmony? From Frank Sinatra and Tom Jobim when mutual admiration looked so cool (I mean, the legs crossed and fag…
Classic Latin Albums produced in the UK
Artists from all over the world come to record in London, and Latin Americans are no exception, from Soda Stereo to Buena Vista. But we are not interested in these 'parachute recordings', only the Latin artists who…
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