Silvana Estrada – Vendrán Suaves Lluvias (Glassnote Records, 2025) Silvana Estrada frames Vendrán Suaves Lluvias (Gentle Rains Will Come) as a document of recovery and…
Silvana Estrada’s Charming Self-Produced ‘Vendrán Suaves Lluvias’
Tag: Mexican music
Día De Los Muertos In Queens: MexFest Brings Art, Altars, And Mariachi To Flushing Town Hall
Flushing Town Hall will launch its inaugural MexFest with an arts exhibition running October 15–November 30, 2025, and a community Día de los Muertos celebration…
Spiky Grooves: Los Cinco Cardones Unveil Debut Album
Los Cinco Cardones – El Quinto Cardón (Some Other Planet, 2025) Mexico-based collective Los Cinco Cardones brings together a diverse range of musical genres such…
Silvana Estrada Drops “Dime,” A Lush, Orchestral Folk Single
Mexican vocalist Silvana Estrada ha released the new single “Dime” (“Tell Me”) via Glassnote Records. The track features orchestral arrangements by Oscar-nominated composer Owen Pallett,…
La Santa Cecilia preserves vital Mexican musical heritage
(headline image: La Santa Cecilia – Photo by Humberto Howard) Formed in Los Angeles in 2007, La Santa Cecilia is a Mexican American band known…
Humming Into the Spotlight: Rita Donte Debuts with ‘Zunzun Baba’
Cuban singer-songwriter Rita Donte has announced her debut album, Ritual, set for release on March 28 via Ansonia Records. Leading the album’s rollout is the…
Rancheras: A Passionate Traditional Mexican Music Genre
Ranchera, also referred to as canción ranchera, is a cornerstone of traditional Mexican music, tracing its origins to the pre-Mexican Revolution era. Defined by its…
Los Cenzontles Deliver Charming Son Jarocho Crossover Song “Matanga”
American collective Los Cenzontles will brighten your day with a fusion of Mexican and Cuban variations of son called “Matanga.”
Son Jarocho: A Passionate Traditional Musical Style of Veracruz, Mexico
Son jarocho is a traditional musical style that originated in the state of Veracruz, Mexico. It is a lovely fusion of Spanish, indigenous, and African…
Mexican Jazz Drummer Gustavo Cortiñas seeks to build bridges and understanding through Music
Gustavo Cortiñas – Kind Regards / Saludos Afectuosos (Desafio Candente Records, 2022) Gustavo Cortiñas is a Mexican-born, Chicago-based drummer and composer rooted in the jazz…