Here on Beat Latino, a selection celebrating the magical mystery of the moon for nuestra cultura. Tunes from Mexico, Spain, Colombia, Argentina, Dominican Republic and beyond leading to dance and trance as we celebrate la luna! Enjoy!

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthLuna De AbrilMaria Dolores PraderaMaria Dolores.BMG Music Spain, S.A.198903:23Luna de Xelajú (feat. Oscar Isaac)Gaby Moreno, Oscar IsaacLuna de Xelajú (feat. Oscar Isaac) (Single).Gaby Moreno under exclusive license to Cosmica Artists202303:18Perdóname LunaLas MigasCuatro.Satélite K201904:26Granito de LunaPahuaOfrenda.Nacional Records202103:08El Lado Oscuro de la LunaLos Aros de SaturnoEl Lado Oscuro de la Luna (Single).K4Media Records202002:46Luna CompletaCalonchoAlmuerzayuno.UMG Recordings, Inc.202304:48Luz de LunaAida Cuevas, Nando Hernández, Natalia LafourcadeUn Canto por México, Vol. II.Sony Music Entertainment , S.A. de C.V.202103:15LunaDejota2021, Milo Mae, Samir GuerreroLuna (Single).Samir Guerrero202203:22Luz de LunaSon Rompe PeraLuz de Luna/Only You.Platoon202202:19Entre Luna y BabiaXiomara FortunaEntre Luna y Babia.ILé Akwa Producciones | Distributed by La Oreja Media Group, Inc.202203:28Nueva Luna, Mundo Arjo (feat. Pedro Aznar)Roxana Amed, Pedro AznarUNÁNIME.Roxana Amed, under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC202206:36Mi LunaMoreiraMe Cuesta Decir la Verdad.El Volcán Música202103:23LunaÇantamarta, IrepelusaLuna (Single).UMPG Spain202202:53Tonada De Luna LlenaSimón DíazTonadas.MCMXCIV El Palacio de la Música, S.A.197403:07

March has such richness in terms of new music …. the tunes and grooves are SO abundant! Here’s some more new bops for you, with tastes of psychadelia-tropical-cumbia-retro-soul-dreampop-rock and even some new salsa dura/hard salsa from…Canadá! Yes, our diaspora is as extensive as it is eclectic. Whether in the mood for groovy or garage, we’ve got your ears covered on Beat Latino! Enjoy!

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthRadioBrattyTBA.XXXX202303:08Mágica IntuiciónLa Piba Berreta, AnyiMágica Intuición (Single).La Piba Berreta202303:10El TamalSon Rompe Pera, La PerlaChimborazo.AYA Records202303:40Axai iquiyaqtoleCoro Qom Chelaalapi, LagartijeandoCampo Del Cielo.Shika Shika202303:12MadresSofia KourtesisMadres.Ninja Tune202303:56Me LevaTagua TaguaTanto.Wonderwheel Recordings202303:30Verte llegarunÁnimaVerte llegar (Single).unÁnima202303:47YodoMitúYodo (Single).Mitú202303:52AstromeliaAmantina, Pocket Tincho, Santo MilettoAstromelia (Single).Amantina202303:10A veces caigoTooraiA veces caigo (single).Raso Estudio202302:22CalendarioNievlaCalendario (Single).Nievla. Distribuido en exclusiva por Casa Maracas202303:31Milanesa al PanJuan Wauters, Zoe GotussoMilanesa al Pan (Single).Captured Tracks202302:49OkukkirizaBarzo, Sandra NankomaOkukkiriza (single).Lácteo Cósmico202303:34FEMME QUI DANSEIreke, Pat KallaTropikadelic.Underdog Records202304:11Rebelión de un tamborLengaïa Salsa BravaEstética de un rumbero.Lulaworld Records202304:22

It’s as if artists knew that Spring is in the air, at least here in the Northern Hemisphere! And cool, sweet breezes of music are coming our way for the month, whether from Colombia, Mexico, Spain, Brazil and beyond. From tropi-psychedelic pop to tender electro-ballads to intensely-retro soul to the sweetest lo-fi post punk that delights, Beat Latino has sounds to prepare curious listeners for Springtime. Enjoy!

Featured photo: Jackie Mendoza

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthNow Girls Rule!Elis Paprika, Cristina Mo, Renee Mooi, Sandrushka Petrova, Vanessa ZamoraBlack.NOW GIRLS RULE RECORD Co Erika Elizabeth de Alba202202:38NeneMitúNene (Single).Mitú202303:21Máquina Del TiempoVale, Marco MaresMáquina Del Tiempo (Single).UMG Recordings, Inc.202303:33MoonlightKali UchisMoonlight (single).Geffen Records202303:07No Me Puedo DetenerTania DominguezNo Me Puedo Detener (single).Rancho Humilde202303:26TantoTagua TaguaTanto (Single).Wonderwheel Recordings202203:33Traki TrakiZE-ZE, Mr Black El Presidente, YeraTraki Traki (Single).Artefino Music202303:14Mil VecesTrillionesMil Veces (Single).independiente202303:55MousetrapJackie MendozaMousetrap (Single).ZZK Records202304:03Dibujos de mi AlmaY La BambaDibujos de mi Alma (single).Tender Loving Empire Records202304:12Descending to NowhereRodrigo y GabrielaDescending to Nowhere (Single).ATO Records, LLC. All Rights Reserved.202303:29De baldeGecko TurnerSomebody from Badajoz.Lovemonk Discos Buenos202304:43IslasDesfase TemporalIslas (Single).Cesar Cervantes Cazales202302:59Morochaje de Primera Línea – (Cerrero Dub Mix)M.A. Studio, CerreroMorochaje de Primera Línea – (Cerrero Dub Mix) (Single).Discos Pacífico202303:11Alma Sicodélica (Psychedelic Soul)Tito RamírezAlma Sicodélica (Psychedelic Soul) (Single).El Volcán Música & Antifaz Records202304:20

This week’s Beat Latino is a wondrous selection of new releases in the key of femme! From Mexico, Argentina, Cuba, Peru, Ecuador and beyond…tune in to the musical feminine with existential cumbias, poetic ballads, electronic folk tunes, bedroom pop and more!

Featured photo: La Bruja de Texcoco

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthMujeres DivinasLa Bruja de TexcocoMujeres Divinas (Single).La Bruja de Texcoco202303:24Yo voy soñando – Canción Original de Mujeres de viento, tierra y ganadoLorena ÁlvarezYo voy soñando (Banda Sonora Original de Mujeres de viento, tierra y ganado).El Volcán Música202304:19SirenaLisa MoralesShe Ought To Be King.Zaino Records202203:28La CarreteraLa Santa Cecilia, Patricio HidalgoLa Carretera (single).UMG Recordings, Inc.202305:00TURQUOISE/ TURQUESAJane Bunnett, MaquequePlaying With Fire.Jane Bunnett under exclusive license to Linus Entertainment Inc.202302:57SonámbulaHuaira, CapturesSonámbula (single).Wonderwheel Recordings202305:15Mi Gran DolorKaren y Los RemediosMi Gran Dolor (Single).ZZK Records202304:14Algo BonitoiLe, Ivy QueenNacarile.Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC202203:32Inmortales / Jenny la del Barrio – Tigre Den SessionFéminaInmortales / Jenny la del Barrio (Tigre Den Session).Tigre LLC202304:51Me CanséRenee GoustMe Cansé (Single).We Could Be Music202303:37Perro CallejeroCecilia NoelPerro Callejero (Single).Wild Clam Records Bajo Licencia Exclusiva a ONErpm202304:24Caña BravaPahua, NIKOLACaña Brava.Nacional Records202303:01Ya Somos EstrellasJackie MendozaGalaxia de Emociones.ZZK Records202303:26Now Girls Rule!Elis Paprika, Cristina Mo, Renee Mooi, Sandrushka Petrova, Vanessa ZamoraBlack.NOW GIRLS RULE RECORD Co Erika Elizabeth de Alba202202:38

This is the year we are returning to SXSW! It’s been much too long, and we’re totally excited about the live Latine music we will be able to hear — quite a bit of it, for the very first time. This week’s Beat Latino is a selection of artists that we only know through their recordings, but will have a chance to experience live at SXSW 2023!! There’s sure to be some new favorites for me and you in this hour! Enjoy! 

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthEl SilencioEl Labrinto del Coco, Kiani Medina, Hector Barez, Ama RiosEl Silencio (Single).Hector Barez202004:36Oh CielosJackie MendozaGalaxia de Emociones.ZZK Records202302:26Cielo GrandeHermanos GutiérrezEl Bueno y El Malo.Easy Eye Sound, Distributed by Concord.202202:56Somos MásImmasoulSomos Más (single).Immasoul201702:54Mundo ExtrañoNeysa BlayDestrúyeme.Afonico Music Distributed By Sony Music Entertainment201903:05MurcianaMaestro EspadaMurciana (Single).La Castanya202204:28CanarioKaren y Los RemediosShika Shika/ Botanas, Vol. 15.Shika Shika202004:09Pajaro de CumbiaBALTHVSPajaro De Cumbia (Single).Cubensis Records202203:39Cumbia CapitalEl Combo OscuroCumbia Capital .John Dell202203:13Si Tú Estás BienTitaSi Tú Estás Bien (single).Tita202004:23FluirPiqueteFluir (Single).Kapok Entertainment201903:34Con la BrisaFoudeqush, Ludwig GöranssonBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music From and Inspired By.Def Jam Recordings, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc., and Hollywood Records, Inc.202202:47Plátano de la CiudadEl Gran Poder de DiosaTe Vamo’ a Eperá.FAMA202203:37Entre Ritmos y PalmerasLa Cuneta Son MachinEl Zafarrancho.La Cuneta Son Machin201003:28

In 1998, Manu Chao released one of the Latinx songbook’s most influential albums: Clandestino. As an album focusing on topics of immigration and social justice in the first person, the French/Spanish Chao shaped the sound of nuestra música’s future. This week’s Beat Latino shares a variety of versions of Beat Latino along with poignant, powerful border tunes. Enjoy!

Featured photo: Manu Chao

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthClandestinoManu ChaoClandestino/ Bloody Border.Radio Bemba under exclusive licence to Because Music201302:29ClandestinoFlor de ToloacheFlorecita Rock-ERA.Flor de Toloache202201:06Verso FronterizoCafe con PanNuevos Caminos a Santiago.Alexander Dempster201206:26Viento Por FronterasCecillia + the Broken HeartsBanding Together Virtual Concert fot Texas AFL-CIO.78721 Records202006:30American DirtFloresThe Lives They Left.True Colours Records Ltd, Distributed by Venice Music202202:35Mujer FronteraClara Peya, Alba Flores, Ana TijouxPeriferia.Vida Records202103:59Cumbia de la FronteraSonido De la FronteraSonidero Guerillero.Three One G202103:39Clandestino (Feat Calypso Rose)Manu Chao, Calypso RoseClandestino/ Bloody Border.Radio Bemba under exclusive license to Because Music201902:40ClandestinoLos FastidiosThe Sound Of Revolution.Kob Records201703:25Frontera InternacionalLos Tigres Del NorteCarerra Contra La Muerte.Fonovisa Inc., Under exclusive license to Fonovisa Records, a division of Univision Music LLC.198402:52Sueno FronterizoNortec: Bostich + FusibleDel Sur al Norte.La Tuna Entertainment Group, S.A. de C.V.202202:52La FronteraLhasa de SelaThe Living Road.Les Disques Audiogramme inc.200303:02La Sirena De La FronteraSon MonarcasLa Sirena De La Frontera.Son Monarcas201704:24ClandestinoRodrigo y GabrielaClandestino (single).ATO Records201903:03Me DueleManu Chao, Bomba EstereoMe Duele (single).Elegancia Tropical LLC202203:16

We had the most amazing time at the Folk Alliance International conference, and had a chance to experience marvelous Latine folk music. We heard everything from Appalachian and llanero combinations to Mariachi to Folk Pop and ballads in Kaqchikel, an ancestral Mayan language. We enjoyed the participation of musicians with roots in Mexico, Ecuador, Guatemala, Panamá, Spain, and the USA. Here’s a recap of the music we heard, including versions of songs from a legendary, spontaneous, organically evolving and joyful jam which laid out exemplars of a Latine Songbook. Enjoy!

featured photo: Sara Curruchich from Guatemala

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthSomosSara CurruchichSomos.SARA CURRUCHICH201903:17Lagrimas NegrasLas Hermanas Garcia, Reynier LimontaLagrimas Negras (Single).Discos Corason202005:18LloronaAngelica GarciaEcho Electrico.Spacebomb202104:04El Cuarto de TulaIssac et NoraLatin and Love Studies.Madame Vodevil S.L.202104:13Cielito LindoVerónica ValerioViajes de Ida y Vuelta.Verónica Valerio201303:27La VozEljuriLa Voz (Single).Manovill Publishing202204:23Moliendo CafeLarry and Joe, Charlie HunterMoliendo Cafe.SideHustle202202:58Amor de Mis AmoresFlor de Toloache, Making MoviesAmor de Mis Amores (Single).3/2 Records201805:00Angelitos NegrosMireya, Camilo LaraAngelitos Negros (Single).Mireya Ramos202005:23CariñitoLos Hijos Del SolTropicalísimo: Clásicos de Cumbia Peruana.Industria Fonografica Peruana S.A. d/b/a Infopesa201604:05Luna Negra (Live)Los CojolitesLive At The First Annual San Francisco Son Jarocho Festival.Songs of Round Whirled Publishing201909:06La BombaRicky MartinVuelve.Sony Music Entertainment Inc.199804:34

As the second month of 2023 approaches, it’s exciting to share the new music that is pouring forth this year! From electronica to chamber folk to pop to ballads and neo-regional Mexican and even a song in French (surprise!) this week’s Beat Latino hopes to delight, amaze and surprise ears with the infinitely new nuances of nuestra música! Featured photo: Bratty

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthThings will be Fine – Bratty RemixBratty, MetronomyThings will be Fine (Bratty Remix).Because Music Ltd.202203:20Nada es SeguroYADAM, Zoe GotussoNada es Seguro (Single).Nacional Records, under exclusive license from CCS4AM202303:24AlmohadaLa Santa CeciliaAlmohada (Single).UMG Recordings, Inc.202303:29ImaginarSinestesia, Antia MuinoImaginar (Single).Raso Estudio202303:30Te VeoMoni GonzalezTe Veo (Single).Moni Gonzalez202203:48El Hombre PerfectoDannyLuxEl Hombre Perfecto (Single).VPS Music LLC202303:36SacaloRiobambaPlace: Ecuador.Apocalipsis202302:53Tantas FloresNino Francois, Lester Rey, Paco PeorSingle.NA202203:26Isla de RitmoRitmo MachineIsla de Ritmo (single).Nacional Records202303:16Gato Negro (Daniel Hokum & Okuma Remix)Klik & Frik,Daniel Hokum, OkumaGato Negro (Daniel Hokum & Okuma Remix) (Single).Nacional Records202306:35Petit a PetitIreke, Agnes HelenePetit a Petit (single).Underdog Records202204:20RaizTriana y LucaRaiz (Single).Triana y Luca202303:20No Kind of FireHalf GringaNo Kind of FIre (single).Half Gringa202303:27O U T P U T 1-8Amaia MirandaO U T P U T 1-8 (single).Vida Records202214:05

Romance is in the air this month and there is no torch tune more intensely fiery than our boleros. Born in Cuba in the 19th century, nuestros boleros past and present are the finest distillations of longing, love requited and unrequited, passion and desire. These are songs for sipping, not for gulping on life’s stronger emotions. Enjoy this selection of contemporary boleros from the feminist to the psychedelic to new versions of the classics. The bolero is eterno!

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthBolero a la VidaOmara Portuondo, Gaby MorenoBolero a la Vida (Single).Omara Portuondo Producciones202104:26Ay HombreXenia RubinosUna Rosa.Anti202104:18La LlamaMireya, Adrian Quesada, VelcroLa Lama (Single).Mireya Ramos202203:48Luz De LunaNatalia Lafourcade, Aida CuevasUn Canto por Mexico, Vol. II.Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.202103:15Lagrimas NegrasLas Hermanas Garcia, Reynier LimontaLagrimas Negras.Discos Corason202005:18Mentiras Con CarinosAdrian Quesada, iLeBoleros Psicodelicos.ATO Records, LLC. All Rights Reserved.202203:48Bolero a Un SuenoJane Bunnett, MaquequePlaying With Fire .Linus202305:25Nuestro JuramentoAleaAlborota.Alea Music202105:36Suberse DefinirZuarazSaberse Definir (Single).Raso Estudio202204:22Mar y CieloNoelia Garza, David GarzaMi Tesoro.David Garza under exclusive license to Cosmica Artists202202:18Mar y CieloNoelia Garza, David GarzaMi Tesoro.David Garza under exclusive license to Cosmica Artists202202:18El Gran TeatroSantiago Cruz, Andres CepedaNueve.Santiago Cruz202203:53AnsiedaGepe, EstemanRealismo.Quemasucabeza202202:36Alejate de MiRafa Pabön, Pedro CapóDial Up.Rimas Entertainment LLC.

This week’s Beat Latino is all about love romance and kisses! it’s the Valentine’s Day Edition for 2023. from crooning to electronica to sad sierreño to flamenquito tinged with reggaeton to pop, these are most popular topics in nuestra música world-round. With tunes and grooves from Ecuador, Spain, Los Angeles, Chile, Argentina and beyond, here’s wishing all mucho, mucho amor and light for the month of February. Enjoy!

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthTe EncontreJulieta VenegasTe Encontre (Single).Lolein Music / Sony ATV202203:32Es Amor (Single)Ani CorderoEs Amor (Single).Panapén Records202102:50Reina de Mi AmorTania DomiguezReina de Mi Amor (Single).Rancho Humilde202202:18Comerte a BesosJohdi Blamu, La Infanta de BernadinoComerte a Besos (single).Johdi Blamu202203:35XODivino NinoLast Spa on Earth.Winspear202203:05Tus BesosJuan Luis GuerraTodo Tiene Su Hora.Juan Luis Guerra, Exclusively Licensed to Capitol Latin201403:17Besos en Cualquier HorarioCarlos Vives, Mau Y Ricky, Lucy VivesBesos en Cualquier Horario (Single).Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC202103:00Besos de AmorGuayacan OrqeestraSupernatural.SANAS CANCIONES201804:32Amor CompletoMon LaferteMon Laferte (Vol. 1).Universal Music Mexico S.A. de C.V.201504:01A BesosMirella Cesa, Sie7eLa Buena Fortuna.Mirella Cesa201603:29Besos de CarameloLa Negra Flores, Ramon El DiamanteBesos de Caramelo (Single).Level Company202102:56Peligro de AmorLuis VasquezPeligro de Amor (Single).Jak Entertainment LLC Dist. by Sony Music Entertainment U.S Latin LLC202304:16KissFolz B.Kiss.Folcore Records202206:25