Argentine artist Chancha Via Circuito (Pedro Canale) has released his fifth full length album “La Estrella” (Wonderwheel Recordings). Chancha was one of the pioneers of…
Chancha Via Circuito’s New Album “La Estrella” Now Available
Tag: cumbia
South American Roots Music Band Che Sudaka Releases 10th Album: ’20 años’
Che Sudaka, the Spain-based band featuring Argentine and Colombian musicians, presented its tenth album, ‘20 años,’ today. The new recording features numerous guests and friends…
Electronic Cumbia Act Xaman X to Release Debut EP
Xaman X is set to release their self-titled debut digital EP, “Xaman X” (Movimientos Records) on December 2, 2022. The single “Distraido” will be available…
Artist Profiles: Chico Trujillo
Acclaimed Chilean ensemble Chico Trujillo started as an offshoot of punk/ska band La Floripondio in 1999. Eventually, Chico Trujillo became Chile’s leading crossover cumbia band.…
The London Latin Music Festival La Linea Coming in April 2022
La Linea, London’s Latin Music Festival will be taking place April 21 – May 2, 2022. The 2022 marks a return to in person performances…
Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2022, Day 2
Day 2 of the Tiny Desk Meets globalFEST 2022 virtual showcases took place on Wednesday, January 19 at 8:00 p.m. The event, hosted by African…
Artist Profiles: Son Rompe Pera
Innovative Mexican marimba band Son Rompe Pera was formed by the three Gama brothers, Kacho, Kilos and Mongo. The brothers originally performed with their father…
Enticing Bilingual Christmas Songs from Gifted Tejana Artist Patricia Vonne
Patricia Vonne – My Favorite Holiday (Bandolera Records, 2021) Brilliant singer-songwriter, actress, filmmaker and entrepreneur Patricia Vonne continues to delight and charm with her new…
Colombian Vocalist Pao Barreto Releases “Buscando El Sol”
Colombian singer Pao Barreto has released a music video with the cumbia song “Buscando El Sol” from her new album “Spiralis”, released in April 2021.…
Reissue of Cumbia 1 & 2 Anthology
World Circuit Records is reissuing Cumbia 1 & 2 on March 23, 2021. The anthology was compiled by the label’s own Nick Gold. The albums…