Latin

Song of the Day: Stretch And Bobbito + The M19s Band “Que Se Sepa”

Legendary New York DJs and curators Stretch and Bobbito assembled a collection of smoking covers of foundational party records.

Categories: Blog, Latin, music, Song of the Day Tags: Fania Records, Roberto Roena, Stretch and Bobbito, The M19s Band

Totó la Momposina delivers a dazzling example of her expression of the music of the Caribbean coastline of Columbia.

Categories: Blog, Cumbia, Latin, music, Song of the Day Tags: cumbia, Latin, music, song of the day, Totó la Momposina

The great Cuban singer, Benny Moré, applies his timeless voice to the the gorgeous bolero, “Hoy Como Ayer”.

Categories: Blog, Latin, music, Song of the Day Tags: Benny Moré, cuba, Latin, music, song of the day

Dona Onete is proof that it is never too late to embark on a career in music. “Banzeiro” is from her 2nd LP recorded at the age of 78!

Categories: Blog, Brazilian, Latin, music Tags: Brazil, Dona Onete, Latin, music, song of the day

Benin-born Angelique Kidjo puts an afro-beat twist on songs made famous by Cuban singer Celia Cruz with absolutely stunning results.

This awesome pair wanted Latin, South Asian and American jams on their fusion wedding dancefloor. Listen to the mix while you read along.

“Acid” is the title track of Ray Barretto‘s debut LP and boasts an unstoppable groove with an infectious feeling of creative freedom.

Antonio Adolfo and his group, Brazuca, turn in a unique blend of genres with the Brazilian classic, ‎”Transamazonica”.

“E So Sambar” is an early Samba highlight performed by one of Brazil’s living national treasures, the inimitable Jorge Ben.

Categories: Blog, Brazil, Latin, samba, Song of the Day Tags: Brazil, Jorge Ben, music, samba, song of the day

“Vamos a Reir un Poco” is a terrific salsa track from one of the all-time greatest salsa singers, the indispensable Hector Lavoe.

Categories: Blog, Latin, music, salsa Tags: Fania All Stars, Hector Lavoe, Latin, music, sala, song of the day, Willie Colon