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Amelia Rivera Los Aretes de la Luna single artwork. headshot of Amelia smiling.
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Amelia Rivera Revisits Beloved “Los Aretes de la Luna” Bolero

Tom Orr January 28, 2024 No Comments Amelia RiveraboleroGuatemalan musicworld music

Guatemalan vocalist Amelia Rivera does a jazzy cover of the much-loved Cuban bolero “Los Aretes de la Luna” that lacks nothing in authenticity or style.…

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Mayan Cumbia Reggae

Angel Romero November 4, 2018 No Comments cumbia reggaeDoctor NativoGuatemalan music

Doctor Nativo – Guatemaya (Stonetree Music, 2018) Doctor Nativo is the artistic name of Guatemalan vocalist, songwriter and world traveler Juan Martinez. His music is…

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Artist Profiles: Magda Angelica

Angel Romero June 29, 2018 No Comments GuatemalaGuatemalan musicMagda Angelica

Award-winning Magda Angélica was born in Guatemala and her childhood was formed by two Mayan women of the cackchiquel ethnic group. Since she was a…

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Artist Profiles: Lenín Fernández

Angel Romero June 29, 2018 No Comments GuatemalaGuatemalan musicLenín Fernández

Drummer, composer and producer Lenín Fernández joined the influential Guatemalan rock group Alux Nahual in 1986, making five recordings. In 2001 he approached potter Carlos…

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