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…
Rancheras: A Passionate Traditional Mexican Music Genre
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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…
NACC’s Latin Music Chart for the Week Ending July 11: Rodrigo y Gabriela Secure the Top Position Once More
In Between Thoughts… A New World (ATO Records) by Rodrigo y Gabriela has reached the number one spot yet again in the Latin Music category…
NACC’s Latin Music Chart for the Week Ending June 27: Rodrigo y Gabriela Take the Lead
The album “In Between Thoughts… A New World” by Rodrigo y Gabriela Have Claimed the number one position in the Latin Music Chart on the…
The New Book ‘Flaco’s Legacy, The Globalization of Conjunto’ Reveals the Global Expansion of Borderland Music
“Flaco’s Legacy: The Globalization of Conjunto” (University of Illinois Press) by Erin E. Bauer explores the global expansion of conjunto, a regional music genre originating…
Rodrigo y Gabriela Secure Number One Position on NACC’s Latin Music Chart for the Week of June 20
The album In Between Thoughts…A New World by guitar duo Rodrigo y Gabriela have claimed the number one position in the Latin Music category on…
Rodrigo y Gabriela Claim Top Position on NACC’s Latin Music Chart for the Week of May 23
The album “In Between Thoughts… A New World” (ATO) by Mexican guitar virtuosos Rodrigo y Gabriela soars to the top in the Latin Music category…
Son Rompe Pera Tops NACC Latin Music Chart for Week Ending April 4
The album “Chimborazo” (Aya Records) by innovative Mexican marimba band Son Rompe Pera leads the North American College and Community radio (NACC) Latin Music Chart…