One of my top annual musical highlights is attending the Montreal International Jazz Festival (MIJF) each summer! The 44th successful edition wrapped up this month…
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…
“Chucha” (AYA Records) is the new single by Mexico’s cumbia rockers Son Rompe Pera. It features elements of aliens, vivid dreams, false awakenings, and electrifying…
American world music showcase globalFEST has announced the 2023 lineup. The influential event is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the festival, which will happen across three…
Prominent world music conference WOMEX has announced today the second set of artist selected to perform at the upcoming 2022 showcases The artists are: Afrotronix…
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…
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…
Annual world music showcase globalFEST had to cancel the its in-person Webster Hall show in New York City on January 16 because of COVID. However,…
New York’s globalFEST has announced the return of its influential world music showcases to two stages at the newly renovated Webster Hall on Sunday, January…
Mexico City’s marimba innovators Son Rompe Pera will be touring the United States for the first time. The band will be promoting its album Batuco…