We have tropical, psychodelic, dream-pop, rocked-out, amped up, languid and slow, mixed and remixed cumbias for you in this batch of recent releases. Puras cumbias! Because the cumbia is the reina of nuestra musica, beloved throughout the Americas. Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, Cuba, Chile and more of our lands in the cumbia house for this week’s Beat Latino selection.

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthSabroso y Espooky (Cumbia Espooky)El Bigtoe Y El GuámbitoSingle.Beto Martinez, Victor-Andres Cruz202104:28Cumbia del TiempoAna Carla MazaCaribe.Persona Editorial Limited202303:49La Mujer SerpienteEarthtones, Lido Pimienta, OliwaSingle.Wonderwheel Recordings202303:54Cumbia CapitalEl Combo OscuroCumbia Capital.John Dell202203:13OVNI CumbiaTropa MagicaSingle.Tropivision Records202303:46Dame de Ese AmorCHICOCHICASingle.Discos Negromayo202303:06Diablos de ChuaoCyril Cyril, Meridian BrothersSingle.Bongo Joe202302:56la cumbia del cucuyEstevieCumbialicious.Nice Life Recording Company202302:14La Siniestra ExtravaganciaEspectro CaudilloLa Liturgia del Tigre Blanco.Nacional Records202303:00LágrimasKaren y Los RemediosSilencio.ZZK Records202303:47De Quien Es La CulpaAraus Danesi, SantaferiaSingle.HURACANPRODUCCIONES202303:13Te juro que volveréMon LaferteSingle.Universal Music Group México, S.A. de C.V.202303:30El PesoJaison Neutra, Santiago CruzSingle.M3 Publishing202303:27Amantis PrestigiosaDemetrioSingle.Raso Estudio202303:08No Soy MaloCosmic WachoSingle.Maracuyeah!202304:04

The Grammy Nominations for 2024 have been announced! And this week’s Beat Latino has a selection of Latin Pop, Musica Mexicana and Latin Rock/Alternative for you to enjoy, with Colombia, Cuba, Mexico and even Beirut and New Orleans making an appearance in the Beat Latino house. Which grooves are your favorites?

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthY Qué?AleMor, Nicolle HorbathBeautiful Humans, Vol. 1.Wizzmor Inc.202303:43De todas las floresEmiliano Dorantes, Natalia LafourcadeDe Todas Las Flores.Una Producción de Cultura y Entretenimientos ML, S.A. de C.V. Licenciado en exclusiva para Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. de C.V.202205:22La VidaE-40, Snow Tha ProductBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and Inspired by.Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc., and Hollywood Records, Inc.202202:37Sonido BestialCabra, Vicente GarciaMARTÍNEZ.La Casa del Sombrero LLC202304:05Persona FavoritaConociendo Rusia, Diamante EléctricoLeche de Tigre.Diamante Eléctrico202303:25Panalivio / ZancuditoSusana BacaEpifanías.Pregón Producciones202204:46Fronteras (Acústico)Gaby MorenoX Mí (Vol. 1).Gaby Moreno under exclusive license to Cosmica Artists202303:22Esta RancheraFlor de ToloacheMotherflower.Flor de Toloache LLC202203:50ConjuroLila DownsLa Sánchez.Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.202303:06Pa’ Dentro – Versión BandaLupita InfanteAmor Como en las Películas de Antes.Music Entertainment US Latin LLC202302:32El ConsejoAna Bárbara, Paquita La Del BarrioLas Que Más Amo.Solos Music Records202203:59Milagro y DesastreSilvana EstradaSingle.Silvana Estrada under exclusive license to Glassnote Music LLC202304:05Déjame Hacerme La BuenaPaula ArenasA Ciegas.Do Re Millions LLC202302:48Todo ColoresCimafunk, Ibrahim Maalouf, Tank and The BangasCapacity To Love.Mister Ibé202203:20

Once again, our marvelous universo musical – Latine, Latinx, Hispanic, IberoAmerican with its endlessly creative possibilities astounds, surprises and delights with new music for everyone’s ears. Enjoy classic sounds and discover forward-thinking new favorites on this week’s Beat Latino, from orchestral Cuban beats on the cello to Afro Peruvian electronic grooves to Dominican new merengue dream pop and much, much more! Enjoy! Featured artist: Martox

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthLa Reina Del NorteOkanSingle.Okan202303:43Siento una penaMito y ComadreSingle.ZZK Records202303:02ConstançaXOCÔSingle.XOCÔ202302:43Pétalos de CenizaCódigo JondoSingle.Raso Estudio202304:34Soy PalenqueNovalima, Karolinativa, Man After ManLa Danza, Pt. 2.Six Degrees Records Music LLC202304:06Cumbia del TiempoAna Carla MazaCaribe.Persona Editorial Limited202303:49ComplacentSalt CathedralSingle.Salt Cathedral under exclusive license to Independent202304:08La Santa Patrona de los Corazones NegrosMel MuñizLa Santa Patrona de los Corazones Negros.Mel Muñiz202303:50Poco A PocoLos Dareyes De La Sierra, XaviSingle.Interscope Records202302:36OVNI CumbiaTropa MagicaSingle.Tropivision Records202303:46las historiasCiudad Pánico, Gala BrieSingle.Ciudad Panico202303:08La Mujer SerpienteEarthtones, Lido Pimienta, OliwaSingle.Wonderwheel Recordings202303:54AmapolaMartoxSingle.Martox201902:42Cenizas de AguaEl Búho, NitaStrata.Wonderwheel Recordings202304:03

This week’s Beat Latino celebrates philosophies of la vida, LIFE, as expressed by nuestra música. As we approach the Day of the Dead celebrations in our different lands, we raise a musical toast to living life as fully as possible, and in creative expression of our arts, music and dance. We have songs about la vida from Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, the Latine USA, and more, and rhythms from mariachi to electronica. ¡Viva la Vida!

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthCOMO LA CIGARRAOmara Portuondo, Susana BacaVIDA.Omara Portuondo202303:42La VidaE-40, Snow Tha ProductBlack Panther: Music from and Inspired by.Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc., and Hollywood Records, Inc.202202:37La VidaMike BahíaContento.Warner Music México, S.A. de C.V.202101:10Los Caminos de la VidaCumbia SonideraTotal Total Total.Frontera Music201403:45La Vida Es UnaLos Tigres Del NorteLos Dos Plebes.Los Tigres Del Norte, Inc., Exclusively licensed in the United States to Fonovisa201802:26La Vida MejorLa Vida BohèmeSerá.Nacional Records201304:17La Vida (Respira el Momento)Calle 13MultiViral.El Abismo, LLC, under exclusive license to 5020 Records201305:29Asi Es La VidaCirque du SoleilLuzia.Cirque du Soleil Canada Inc.201604:49La Vida ContinuaThe Spam AllstarsContra los Roboticos Mutantes.Spamusica200406:42La Vida Es Un CarnavalCelia CruzPara La Eternidad.Machete Music201604:38La Vida ContinuaDoble RLa Vida Continua.MSM Agency201307:36Gracias a la VidaChavela VargasNoche de Ronda.Universal Digital Enterprises202103:51

This week’s Beat Latino is dedicated to hopes for true, long lasting peace everywhere: songs from all over the Americas – Chile, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia and beyond– about hope and desires for peace, rejection of war, and wishes for calm and good for all! featured photo: Sofia Rei and Jorge Roede

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthPara la guerra nadaCoral Canta Bogotá Canta, Marta GómezCanciones del Sol.Aluna201603:32EsperanzaControl MacheteSingles (Explicit).Universal Music Mexico S.A. de C.V.201705:11Hoy Quiero Votar Por La PazCarlos JustinianoHistorias Pasadas.Carlos Justiniano202104:02EsperanzaIbarra y MedinaClassicas de la Cancion Pupolar, Vol. 4.Discol201502:56Pedacito de EsperanzaCerrero, Lucía PulidoSingle.Llorona Records201706:05Guarda la Esperanza – Versión ExtendidaFrench LatinoGuarda la Esperanza.Gavino Music200904:50EsperanzaHermanos GutiérrezSingle.Hermanos Gutiérrez202105:28Zamba de Mi EsperanzaJorge Cafrune, Los ChalchalerosTodos Somos Chalchaleros.Distribuidora Belgrano Norte s.r.l200803:55Oración Del RemansoJorge Roeder, Sofia ReiCoplas Escondidas.Cascabelera dist. By TuStreams, LLC202304:24Descansen ArmasFidel NadalNegrocicación.Pelo Music S.A.bajo licencia de Fidel Nadal200903:59Ya Es Hora (feat. Mario Muñoz)Eljuri, Mario MuñozFuertes.Manovill Records201204:27Queremos PazGotan ProjectLa Revancha del Tango.¡Ya Basta!200105:15

It’s that time of the month when we explore the recent new releases, and the selection of nuestra música for this week’s Beat Latino is a delight! Experimental, indie pop, electrónica, música neo-regional mexicana, rock en español, and more! Venezuela, Cuba, Colombia, México, Chile, Spain, Portugal and beyond in the Beat Latino house, enjoy!

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthUn Día Voy A Ser MariposaMontañeraA Flor de Piel.Western Vinyl202306:20El QueAngélica GarciaSingle.Partisan Records202305:2540 y MMMon LaferteAutopoietica.Universal Music Group México, S.A. de C.V.202303:22CarlosSara Serpa & Andre MatosNight Birds.Robalo Music202304:11Como LobaLa Dame BlancheSingle.Nacional Records202303:33Con Su PermisoBrawlio, El RemolónSingle.Fértil Discos202305:19No HuíEl Individuo, PahuaSingle.Nacional Records202303:33PonsiguéCarlos Tález, VenezonixSingle.Nacional Records202304:04CANGURITO GUCCILos Master PlusSingle.Los Master Plus202302:15FloresBattle of SantiagoSingle.UNFIT Records202203:18Trago CoquetoPachymanSwitched-On.ATO Records, LLC. All Rights Reserved.202303:02EMIGRANTEMario DiazSingle.CALIFA MUSIC202302:31OJALAYADAMSingle.Nacional Records202303:38De Vivir Nadie Se SalvaCHICOCHICASingle.Discos Negromayo202303:09

It’s that time of year when light and dark are balanced and change is in the air! Beat Latino’s selection of songs are in equilibrium between sweet and less-sweet, nostalgia, melancholy and a luminous joyl Sit back and savor these luminous grooves for the Equinox Season, with some delightful new releases included! Enjoy!Featured artist: Eva de Marce

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthSacar La RabiaLa Muchacha, Los Locos Descalzos, Pedro PastorVueltas.Pedro Pastor202103:53RúmbalaEva de MarceSingle.Eva de Marce202102:58TitubeasPauline En La PlayaNada Como el Hogar.Subterfuge Records199903:21(Escapándome) de míiLeNacarile.Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC202202:54Ojos AntiguosLa MambanegraLos Últimos Buses de Colores.Tambora Records202103:48PescadorSeba CamposVivir.WAYU Records202104:44Nocturno Del Caribe (feat. Eva De Marce)Eva de Marce, YoSoyMattCosmos Tropicale.Adrenorama201804:27Amor de BoleroPedrinaSingle.Pedrina202002:24Muerte en MotillejaAdufeiras de Salitre, Raül Refree, Rodrigo CuevasManual de Cortejo.Aris Música201903:44MurcianaMaestro EspadaSingle.La Castanya202204:28Que Se Muere Que Se MuereROSALÍALos Ángeles.Universal Music Spain, S.L., bajo licencia exclusiva de Refree y Rosalía201701:28Señal del VientoCholo Valderrama, Las ÁñezParalelas.Las Áñez202303:27Porque YoEva de Marce, PahuaSingle.Nacional Records202303:01Like FIreFederico AubeleSingle.13Records202303:33BrujeríaBomba Estéreo, El Búho, Li SaumetSingle.Wonderwheel Recordings202303:43

It’s Latine Heritage Month and Beat Latino is celebrating with recent releases from the 7 lands that celebrate their independence between Sept. 15-Oct. 15: Nicaragua, Honduras, Guatemala, Chile, Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador. ¡Viva América Latina! Enjoy! 

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthMe Equivoqué de NuevoLos Master PlusSingle.Los Master Plus202303:43Dime (with Conexión Divina)Conexión Divina, CucoSingle.Walk The Trail, Inc, under exclusive license to Interscope Records202303:52Ya No Es Lo MismoBrattySingle.Universal Music Group México, S.A. de C.V.202303:49Si, OjaláNaoba, Silvio RodriguezSingle.UUCHUL202206:48OtherwayDaniel Noah Miller, Lewis Del MarSingle.Daniel Noah Miller, under exclusive license to FADER Label202302:51El ZopeCartas a FeliceLa Loteria.Cartas a Felice202104:03Cumbia BuenaNohe y Sus SantosSingle.Nohe y Sus Santos201804:05Pila Pila – Trooko RemixGhetto Kumbé, TrookoGhetto Kumbé Clubbing Remixes.ZZK Records202202:44SomosSara CurruchichSomos.SARA CURRUCHICH201903:172022 – RemixRebeca Lane, La Tinta del PulpoSingle.Rebeca Lane202302:45Con RazónAlé Arayain visions.Rostrum Records202301:45Lo Nuestro Nadie Puede BorrarloFrancisca ValenzuelaAdentro.Frantastic Records202303:07Tu OlorRubioSingle.FAMA Collective202303:06BocanadaBarzo, SelvasSingle.JJC Ediciones Musicales202303:11Ye’ ẽ́n ã Part 1José SotoThe Ancestral Call.José Soto Music dist. By TuStreams, LLC202305:47

It’s the Beat latino recap (the first of at least two!) of the recently-announced Latin Grammy 2023 nominations! Focusing on our Beat Latino’s usual beat, we selected some of our faves from the indie, alt pop, roots and tropical realms of the awards, and it’s a wonderful world of sounds from nuestra música!  Featured photo: Cabra (Nominated for Best Alternative Album).  

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthDe Todas las FloresEmiliano Dorantes, Natalia LafourcadeDe Todas Las Flores.Una Producción de Cultura y Entretenimientos ML, S.A. de C.V. Licenciado en exclusiva para Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. de C.V.202205:22Dime (with Conexión Divina)Conexión Divina, CucoSingle.Walk The Trail, Inc, under exclusive license to Interscope Records202303:53Ella Baila SolaEslabon Armado, Peso PlumaDesvelado.DEL Records, Inc.202302:45TraguitoiLe, Mon LaferteNacarile.Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC202303:56Caminar SolaJulieta VenegasTu Historia.Altafonte under exclusive license from Lolein Music, S.A. de C.V202203:25Bailo Pa TiMonsieur PerinéSingle.5020 Records202203:20A la derivaFlor de Toloache, iLeNacarile.Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC202202:50Sonido BestialCabra, Vicente GarciaMARTÍNEZ.La Casa del Sombrero LLC202304:05Media naranjaGregorio Uribe, Jorge VillamizarHombre Absurdo.Gregorio Uribe202303:48Danzón Barroco – En vivo desde MatanzasOrlando “Maraca” Valle, Orquesta FaildeDanzoneando (En vivo desde Matanzas).EGREM/ El Cerrito Records202304:02Día De Luz – 80 AniversarioDagoberto Ángel González Jr., Juanes, Pablo MilanésSingle.Universal Music Spain, S.L.U., bajo licencia exclusiva de Art&Show Management, S.L.202304:11Si Me MatanSilvana EstradaAbrazo.Silvana Estrada under exclusive license to Glassnote Music LLC202304:10COMO LA CIGARRAOmara PortuondoVIDA.One World Records202303:43

This week’s Beat Latino recaps new releases from the last few months to celebrate summer’s last warm breezes here in the Northern Hemisphere! We missed some wonderful tunes in our monthly new release recaps, and it’s time to correct the situation. Here’s a breezy, easy, tropi-pop plus cumbia plus indie rock plus dream pop plus delicate guitar riffs plus new flamenquito and more! Tunes from Barcelona, the Canary Islands, Brazil, LA (Gen Z cumbia, yeah!), Chile, Argentina, Mexico (Guadalajara, Teotihuacan and Puebla in the Beat Latino house!) and more. Dedicated with immense gratitude to talented, generous and highly acccomplished audio engineer Mary Hawley, from WBEZ, who helped Beat Latino get its own studio. Good journey, buen viaje, Mary! 

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthVolver al BosqueTomás del RealPrincipios de Declaración.Tomás del Real202304:07Lo Nuevo y Lo InútilClub de HatersSingle.Club de Haters202303:02el pasoCuco, EstevieSingle.Nice Life Recording Company202303:05CuchitoKiltroUnderbelly.Kiltro202303:38Turkish CoffeeBALTHVSSingle.Cubensis Records202103:37la danza de las brujaste vi en un planetarioSingle.te vi en un planetario202304:15RUEDA, RUEDAMaría José LlergoSingle.Sony Music Entertainment España, S.L202303:09Sueño ContigoAluminé Guerrero, YeahmanHierba Mala.Wonderwheel Recordings202304:31Wacha ChecaCalonchoSingle.Universal Music Group México, S.A. de C.V.202303:37SoñeMontoya, Nidia GongoraEl Nido.ZZK Records202303:38Eu Estou AquiLuiza Lian7 Estrelas | quem arrancou o céu?.ZZK Records202303:08AnocheSuetersHistoria.Sueters202303:36Mambo, Loretta & LucaDJ PerroDarka.DJ Perro202303:04AhuécateEdu Requejo, JaguayanoSingle.Casa Maracas & Warner Chappell Spain202302:21BolivianaDomingo El Colorao, Yamandu CostaDe Vida y Vuelta.Bagual Produções e Eventos Ltda202302:14