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…
Son Rompe Pera Tops NACC Latin Music Chart for Week Ending April 4
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Marimba Sensation Son Rompe Pera Unveil “Chucha”
“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…
Prominent Festival globalFEST Reveals 2023 Lineup
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…
WOMEX Releases Names of Second set of Jury-selected 2022 Showcase Artists
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…
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…
Tiny Desk meets globalFEST Showcase Scheduled January 18-20
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,…
World Music Showcase globalFEST Returns to Webster Hall in New York January 2022
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 Son Rompe Pera Announces U.S.A. Tour
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…
Satisfying Showcases and Successful Virtual Networking at WOMEX 2020
On Thursday, October 22, 20220 I attended my first day of the digital edition of WOMEX, the annual gathering of world music professionals. I was…