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- Nunca Tarde – a round-up of recent new albums (DJ Dolores, Jaime Ospina, Natalia Bernal, Julia Mestre, Alvaro Lancellotti and many more)
It’s difficult to know where to start this month, there are so many fine new releases to tell you about. Perhaps I’ll just close my eyes and let my fickle finger of fate hover over my list… DJ Dolores: O Enigma do Frevo (Self-released?) A good place to start, since… Read more » - How a Map Label Threatened the Online Reputation of a Whole Region
In early 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14172, directing federal agencies to refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” . This unilateral move sparked international backlash, particularly from Mexico and other Latin American and Caribbean nations, who viewed the renaming as an affront… Read more » - “Exclusive os Cabides”: A Sounds and Colours video première
Due to appear at Popload Festival in São Paulo on the 31st, which will include Kim Gordon and St. Vincent, up and coming Brazilian indie band Exclusive Os Cabides present their music video for “Pilha Eletrônica“. The band, from the island of Florianopolis in the south of Brazil, blend Brazilian… Read more » - Nanná Millano’s “Wild Fire”Reading on the BBC’s homepage that more tropical forest than ever before was destroyed last year reminded me that I neglected to include this song by a young Brazilian singer based in Paris in my round-up of new singles this month. Having witnessed wildfires at first hand in the Amazon… Read more »
- Boricua Ballers: Puerto Rican Legends Who Shined on Kentucky Teams
Puerto Rican athletes have carved a legacy within Kentucky’s sports scene, leaving an imprint that transcends competition and resonates with cultural pride. From basketball courts to Olympic tracks, these individuals didn’t just play—they represented Puerto Rico with heart while elevating Kentucky’s athletic programs. Jennifer O’Neill’s Basketball Brilliance Jennifer O’Neill made… Read more » - Samba and Slots: The Fusion of Brazilian Music and Casino Entertainment
In Brazil, music is more than entertainment—it’s a heartbeat, a form of identity, and a national language of joy. Samba, the country’s most iconic sound, captures the passion, rhythm, and soul of a diverse culture. But now, in an era where global gaming markets are expanding and Brazil edges closer… Read more » - Tips to Capture The Essence Of The Caribbean
The Caribbean has been on a lot of people’s bucket lists for a long time, and it is easy to understand why. What’s not to love about the Caribbean? This is nowhere near all the time to see the beautiful scenic sites this place has to offer. That’s why it… Read more » - When Sports Data Tells a Cultural Story
Sports data goes far beyond wins and losses—it’s the living record of who we are, where we come from, and what brings us together. Across Latin America and the Caribbean, the stats we keep and the milestones we celebrate in football, baseball, basketball, and beyond reflect much more than athletic… Read more » - Prezident Markon’s New Singles Round-Up (Azymuth, Zé Ibarra, Orbital Ensemble, Juan Waters, Gabriel Da Rosa and many more)
Things are hotting up – musically and meteologically. Newcomers, familiar faces and firm favourites are all vying for selection. So there’s nothing for it then but to start things rolling with something bang up to date from that trusty trio from Rio (oh dear, I sound like an announcer at… Read more » - What’s Happening (London-side, June +)?
There are some very interesting concerts coming up in the London area, and for once I’m suitably organised to give you a bit of notice. Quimantú at St. Paul’s, 20th and 21st June No, not the cathedral, but St. Paul’s church in Covent Garden. Nevertheless, this looks fascinating and not… Read more »
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