Radio Menea

By Verónica Bayetti Flores and Miriam Zoila Pérez

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Two Latinx friends. Wildly different music tastes. Each week they bring you música from the Latinx / Latina / Latino artists they love. Hosted by Miriam Zoila Pérez & Verónica Bayetti Flores.

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Radio Menea episodes:

06.07.2024
Ep 257: We're writing a book!
This week we’re sharing some big chisme: We are writing a book!!!! And not just a regular degular book, but an illustrated, choose-your-own-adventure exploration of the impact of Latinx music on US culture and US culture on Latinx music. In...
05.31.2024
ENCORE: Queers
Pride is nigh, querides, and this week we’re re-running an early-days (2016!!!) episode of Radio Menea featuring queer artists. Listen in to hear about queer Latinx musicians who've been doing it since forever, and some of the new generation of...
05.24.2024
Ep 256: Alex Anwandter
This week, un invitado muy especial: Chilean indie darling and Radio Menea fave Alex Anwandter, talking about his new album Dime Precioso. Join us as we talk about his bimbo era, why he’s found his power in the superficial, the...
05.17.2024
Ep 255: New Music from Old Faves
This week we’ve got some new music from our faves. From bachata and dreamy bedroom pop to mariachi and vibey house, it’s an eclectic and entertaining ride, as always. Featuring music by Ronny Mercedes, DJ Aguilar, Tei Shi, Wisin, Yandel,...
05.10.2024
Las Mamis [Encore]
This week we're bringing back an episode from the archive in honor of mother's day. We've got TWO special guests on the show with us -- las mujeres que nos dieron la vida -- our mamis! We know we're lucky...
05.03.2024
Ep 254: Victor Manuelle
A mainstay of the salsa romántica genre, Victor Manuelle’s career has spanned over 30 years. And he’s still at it - last month saw the release of his 21st album, which includes his 65th top ten hit. This week we...
04.26.2024
Ep 253: Limpieza Day
It’s Saturday morning. You hear the music and you know: te van a despertar. “Nadie me ayuda en esta casa!” Now you’re grown, nadie te ayuda a limpiar esta casa, and it’s time to take things into your own hands...
04.19.2024
Ep 252: Shmoney
It’s amazing, it’s fucked up, it’s weird, it’s fun, and it’s also maybe the most destructive force on earth. This week, we talk about money — in all its complicated glory — and bring you songs that address the little...
04.12.2024
Ep 251: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
Have you checked out La Shaki’s latest album? This week, we’re getting into Shakira’s first new album in 7 years(!!!). Taking her back to her breakup album roots, she also brought us a few interesting collabs, jumped on a few...
04.05.2024
Ep 250: Nuevecito de Paquete
It’s been a minute since we gave you some new musiquita, so this week we have tracks off new albums you should check out, some candidates for song of the summer, and a couple more unusual selections. Featuring music by...
03.29.2024
Ep 249: Tejano w/Veronique Medrano
Bilingual and bicultural, Tejano music is a unique product of Texas’ Latino community. Today we’re joined by Veronique Medrano, a Tex-Mex Country and Tejano artist and native of Brownsville, Texas. From Tejano classics to a new generation of Tejano artists,...
03.22.2024
Ep 248: Cuban Son
In many ways — because of migration patterns, industry and other socio-political factors — Cuban music is in the DNA of what became Latin popular music, and one place we can clearly hear that is son. This week, we talk...
03.15.2024
Ep 247: La Que Manda
You know the one. The boss bitch. The one who commands everyone’s attention, who have no fucks to give, who we will happily fall in line for. On this week’s episode we’re exploring songs by las que mandan. Listen in...
03.08.2024
Ep 246: 1984
What was the pop Latino landscape like in 1984? Pérez is turning 40 this year, and when they looked at what was going on forty years ago, they found some jams. From longing ballads to fun covers to ...
03.01.2024
Ep 245: Yeehaw
While not part of the mainstream image of country music, the reality is there are and have been Latinx artists making country music for a long time. Today we explore some of those artists and the boundaries of what Latinx...
02.23.2024
Ep 244: New Music for Black History Month
It’s time for some new musiquita, aaand it’s also February. So this week we’re celebrating our gente negra by highlighting Afro Latine artists you know and love who are working now - and some up and comers some you should...
02.09.2024
Ep 243: Cupid Sucks
While we don’t take issue with romantic love, we’ve got a tradition of putting out an anti-valentine’s day episode every year. Whether you are nursing a broken heart, falling deeper in love with your friends or swearing off love entirely,...
02.02.2024
Ep 242: Winter Blues
It’s cold, dark, and gray here, and we’re starting to feel those winter blues. We’re not sure this week’s episode will combat the seasonal affective disorder vibes in the way some sunshine and una playita could, pero we’re in solidarity...
01.26.2024
Ep 241: Harp
You might associate harps with angels, heaven, or Europe but it’s actually a global instrument. From Venezuela to Paraguay to the Andes and beyond, this week we explore a few of the Latin American musical traditions that have incorporated versions...
01.19.2024
Ep 240: New Year, New Music
Feliz año beibis! For our first episode of the year we’ve got a little collection of songs for you that will fit whatever mood you’re bringing into 2024. Whether you need some perreo duro, aggressive serotonin club tracks to stave...
12.15.2023
Ep 239: Festejando con Food
Let’s be real ya’ll, these holidays are really about the food. And you don’t have to look farther than our music for evidence. So to end the year we’ve got a series of songs about our favorite holiday foods. Featuring...
12.08.2023
Ep 238: Best of 2023
As year end rapidly approaches, we’re reflecting back on this year in Latinx music. The big trends, the iconic tracks, the songs we couldn’t get out of our heads and the ones we felt broke new ground. Featuring music by...
12.01.2023
Ep 237 - InWithTheNew NONMEMBER
The year is coming to a wrap pero la música nunca para! This week, we have some fun new releases that offer a little tropical calorcito that will warm you up even as the temps drop. Featuring music by Gustavo...
11.17.2023
Ep 18: Protest [RE-RUN]
We are unexpectedly out this week, so we are re-running our Protest episode, inspired by some of the beautiful acts of resistance we have been witnessing the last few weeks calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. We’ll be back in...
11.10.2023
Ep 236: Yamilet
Did you know that Yamilet is the most referenced name in Latinx music? Okay probably not, but this week we’ve got FOUR songs for you that talk about her. Who is she?? Why is she such a presence? We’ve got...
11.03.2023
Ep 235: Yo Lo Hago Con Mijente
This week, we’re bringing you with us on our trip to Tucson, Arizona, where we gathered with other members of Mijente - a Latinx political home for those who seek racial, economic, gender and climate justice. We can’t remember a...
10.27.2023
Ep 234: All Hallows Eve
It’s become an annual tradition, so we are digging into our espooky catalog in search of festive selections pa celebrar. Get into the mood with harps from Veracruz, killer novela-style boleros, dia de los muertos songs and more. Featuring music...
10.20.2023
Ep 233: Call Me Maybe
As we have moved to cell phones, silent mode, and Do Not Disturb life, the phone ring is slowly losing its ubiquity, pero eráse una vez it was a part of daily life — so naturally producers and songwriters creatively...
10.13.2023
Ep 232: New Bad Bunny y más
Bad Bunny has a new album out today, but he’s not the only one with new music right now. On this week’s episode we’ve got more artists hopping on the Mexican regional bandwagon, sweet indie tracks, new music from our...
10.06.2023
Ep 231: Mare Advertencia
Mare Advertencia has been making feminist hip hop that addresses revolutionary politics and uncomfortable topics from her home in Oaxaca for years, but the Zapoteca rapper has had some big come ups recently. Join us in anticipation of Indigenous Peoples’...
09.29.2023
Ep 230: Gringos Sample Us
We’re mixing it up and breaking our only rule this week! We’ve got songs by non-Latinx artists — because they include a sample of a Latinx song. Foundational hip hop, 90s house, fun pop throwbacks, and more sorpresitas. Featuring music by...
09.22.2023
Ep 229: Familia
Familia can be complicated, but they almost always play a huge role in who we are. Esta semana, songs that feature familial ties - abues, madres, titis, primos y más. Featuring music by Becky G, Sofia Kourtesis, El Gran Combo de...
09.15.2023
Ep 228: Gaslighting
Have you ever been lied to so bad you’ve started to question your reality? We hope not, pero this week we talk gaslighting. Songs about mentirosos, cheating revenge fantasies, remixes of gaslighting classics y más! Featuring music by Daddy Yankee,...
09.08.2023
Ep 227: We're Back!
Buenas buenassss!!!! We’re back from nuestras vacaciones de verano and ready with some new music for y’all! Our tastes remain as wild as ever, and we’re here to welcome you back into the fold with chart-topping Mexican regional, experimental Caribbean...
07.21.2023
Ep 226: DC w/DJ kristy la rAt
Washington, DC’s cultural scene is often overlooked in favor of its political reputation, but looking beyond that there’s a rich cultural history. This week, DMV local DJ kristy la rAt (@ratatomica) joins us to share about some of DC’s many...
07.14.2023
Ep 225: Heat Wave
We just had the three hottest days ever recorded on earth, so let’s match the heat with the music, les parece? We chat about hot clubs, hot sex, hot weather….and an increasingly hot planet. Pero no se preocupen - we...
07.07.2023
Ep 224: Malportadx
Turns out that being badly behaved has no gender. This week we’ve got songs all about those boos and baes that have screwed you over. Las tóxicas, los malportados, the bad girls and the fuck boys. Our people love to...
06.23.2023
Ep 223: Brand New Bops
Revenge bachata, alt dembow, electro-tango, Chilean indie, y más make up our set of brand new bops for y’all esta semana. Featuring music by Yailin La Más Viral, Mediopicky, Jenn Morel, Joelii, Elíades Ochoa, Esty, Vico C, Niña Tormenta,...
06.16.2023
Ep 222: Mujeres del Movimiento
This week we have a very special invitada, Jenni Mota, who is hosting the upcoming NYC event Mujeres del Movimiento. This historic concert will feature an all Dominican women line up, and she joined us to talk about how this...
06.09.2023
Ep 221: F Fascism
Book bans, anti-trans legislation, abortion bans and restrictions...things are feeling more than a little fascist in the USA right now. Todo mal, pero no a falta de resistencia. This week we talk about the global rise of fascism, historical context...
06.02.2023
Ep 220: Best Songs for Drag
We are gay every month, but in June we like to give a little extra shine to nuestra gente cuir. In a dystopian twist, drag performers are under attack right now, so we’re giving some big love to our drag...
05.19.2023
Ep 219: Verano Newness
We put together a few new finds for y’all, and it shaped up to be muuuyyy de verano! We are on the precipice of summer, we’ve had a few unseasonably warm days care of climate catastrophe, the Mr. Softee truck...
05.12.2023
Ep 218: Woman Scorned
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned es lo que dicen ¿no? We have had some momentos virales lately with women who have been done dirty by their boo - ::cough:: Shaki ::cough:: - so we decided to dig...
05.05.2023
Ep 217: The Pop Rise of Mexican Regional
How did the brassy sounds of the Mexican countryside suddenly start dominating the charts? For people who are new to following Mexican Regional music, this rise might seem out of left field. But the ascent of this new generation of...
04.28.2023
Ep 216: Menudo
Arguably North America’s first boy band, Menudo found epic success before the Backstreet Boys were even out of diapers. The group’s career spanned four decades and involved 32 young men, many albums and a lot of controversy. In this week’s...
04.21.2023
Ep 215: 2003
The rises on jeans were low, mp3 players were new, and the president was lying about the existence of weapons of mass destruction to invade a whole country to avenge his daddy and make his VP some cash. The year...
04.14.2023
Ep 214: Chavela Vargas
April 17th would have been Chavela Vargas’ 104th birthday. We’re taking this opportunity to do a deep dive into her legendary career. An unofficial queer icon, Chavela lived outside of gender norms during a time when it was risky to...
04.07.2023
Ep 213: It's Raining Women
Hallelujah! Amen! Our Women’s History Month content is spilling into April, ¿y porqué no? The best kind of April shower this week - musiquita nueva by dope ass mujeres. Featuring music by Olga Tañon, Xenia Rubinos, Karol G, Tei Shi, La...
03.31.2023
Ep 212: Trans Mujeres
As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we wanted to highlight four trans Latina musicians. Especially given the increasing attacks on trans people, it felt important to celebrate and honor these women and their musical contributions. Featuring music by...
03.24.2023
Ep 211: Seven Years Of Jams
It’s been seven years of Radio Menea. Increíble no? This week, to celebrate our birthday, we go through our favorite songs on each of those seven years. It’s been some jams - travel in time con nosotres! Featuring music by Manuel...

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Radio Menea episodes:

Ep 257: We're writing a book!

ENCORE: Queers

Ep 256: Alex Anwandter

Ep 255: New Music from Old Faves

Las Mamis [Encore]

Ep 254: Victor Manuelle

Ep 253: Limpieza Day

Ep 252: Shmoney

Ep 251: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran

Ep 250: Nuevecito de Paquete

Ep 249: Tejano w/Veronique Medrano

Ep 248: Cuban Son

Ep 247: La Que Manda

Ep 246: 1984

Ep 245: Yeehaw

Ep 244: New Music for Black History Month

Ep 243: Cupid Sucks

Ep 242: Winter Blues

Ep 241: Harp

Ep 240: New Year, New Music

Ep 239: Festejando con Food

Ep 238: Best of 2023

Ep 237 - InWithTheNew NONMEMBER

Ep 18: Protest [RE-RUN]

Ep 236: Yamilet

Ep 235: Yo Lo Hago Con Mijente

Ep 234: All Hallows Eve

Ep 233: Call Me Maybe

Ep 232: New Bad Bunny y más

Ep 231: Mare Advertencia

Ep 230: Gringos Sample Us

Ep 229: Familia

Ep 228: Gaslighting

Ep 227: We're Back!

Ep 226: DC w/DJ kristy la rAt

Ep 225: Heat Wave

Ep 224: Malportadx

Ep 223: Brand New Bops

Ep 222: Mujeres del Movimiento

Ep 221: F Fascism

Ep 220: Best Songs for Drag

Ep 219: Verano Newness

Ep 218: Woman Scorned

Ep 217: The Pop Rise of Mexican Regional

Ep 216: Menudo

Ep 215: 2003

Ep 214: Chavela Vargas

Ep 213: It's Raining Women

Ep 212: Trans Mujeres

Ep 211: Seven Years Of Jams