Guillo Espel Cuarteto – Souvenir (Guillo Espel Cuarteto, 2022) Souvenir is the fifth album by the Guillo Espel Quartet, marking a pivotal milestone in Espel’s…
Guillo Espel Cuarteto Crafts Songs that Transcend Boundaries
Author: Iliana Cabrera
Kennya Macedo, a Lifelong Explorer of Black Brazilian Music
Kennya Macedo is a singer with over 30 years in music. She has been and is part of several projects such as the Orchestra Paulista…
Uruna Redefines Cantabrian Folk Music with ‘El Primeru’
Uruna – El Primeru (self-release, 2023) Spanish folk music ensemble Uruna recently released their debut album titled El Primeru (The First One). This recording skillfully…
Raquel Tobias, A Significant Figure in Sao Paulo’s Samba Scene
Raquel Tobias is a samba singer and composer. Born in São Paulo, from the South Zone, Raquel has gained great importance in the music scene.…
Clarianas Explores the Ancestral Brazilian Feminine Voice
Clarianas is a collective of urban vocalists from São Paulo dedicated to exploring the voice of the “ancestral” woman within Brazilian popular music. The vocal…
Carlos Henriquez’s ‘A Nuyorican Tale’ Celebrates Puerto Rican Culture in NYC
Carlos Henriquez – A Nuyorican Tale (Carlos Henriquez, 2023) Bassist Carlos Henriquez’s A Nuyorican Tale delves deep into the heart of New York City, exploring…
Celebrated Percussionist Sammy Figueroa Unveils a Heartfelt Ode to His Father in ‘Searching For A Memory’
Sammy Figueroa – Searching For A Memory (Busco tu Recuerdo), Featuring Gonzalo Rubalcaba & Aymée Nuviola (Ashe Records, 2023) Iconic percussion virtuoso Sammy Figueroa pays…
Galician Roots to Mexican Rhythms: Marcos Coll’s ‘Nómade’ Unveils a World of Harmonica
Marcos Coll – Nómade (Galileo Music, 2023) Marcos Coll, a seasoned Spanish blues musician from Galicia with world music leanings, has released Nómade under the…
Juan Carlos Quintero Delivers Delectable Treats on His Latest Album, Desserts
Juan Carlos Quintero – Desserts (Moondo Records, 2023) Producer, composer, and virtuoso guitarist Juan Carlos Quintero expands the music menu, producing tasty, deliciosas musical treats.…
Exploring Diasporic Roots: Triana y Luca’s ‘Fragmentos del Olvido’ EP
Triana y Luca – Fragmentos del Olvido (Triana y Luca, 2023) Fragmentos del Olvido is a collection of stories and sounds sewn into different styles…