Sounds And Colours News Updates

No, it’s not possible; it can’t be. Two months since the last “Nunca Tarde”? In that case, I’d better stop beating around the bush and get right down to the real nitty gritty… Da Lata: Edge of Blue (Da Lata Music) I think Prezident Markon probably said quite enough in… Read more »

Originally released in 1983, Marco Bosco’s Metalmadeira was an innovative fusion of Brazilian percussion traditions with the emerging possibilities of electronic music. The title itself is an alliterative play on words: in Portuguese, “metalmadeira” combines metal and wood, the primary materials used in many of Bosco’s custom-built percussion instruments and… Read more »

The Rio-based project Pra Gira Girar have released a new version of the song “Atabaque Chora“, originally by the trio Os Tincoãs. Written by Dadinho and Mateus Aleluia, the song opened the group’s legendary self-titled 1977 album.  Pra Girar Girar are Alvaro Lancellotti, Michele Leal, and Alan de Deus on… Read more »

Latin rhythm has found its way into the digital casino floor. From salsa’s horns to Carnival’s color, online games are starting to sound and feel more like a night out in Bogotá or Havana than a sterile spin room. Culture moves quickly online, with it, Latin America’s heartbeat. Amidst shining… Read more »

After a thoroughly wonderful week’s holiday in the stunning island of Corsica, I’m back at S&C Central, plugged into the Infoscope (not yet powered by AI), and itching to let you know what to expect in the coming weeks vis à vis concerts in London and outlying districts. Matorral and… Read more »

Rainy days in Latin America and the Caribbean often bring a mix of tropical sounds, the smell of fresh earth, and the perfect excuse to slow down. While the rain taps gently on the roof, you can turn your home into a warm, cosy space filled with comfort, creativity, and… Read more »

When we hear “Latin America,” our minds instantly light up with vivid colors, lively rhythms, and that unique blend of life and death turned into art. But look closer — the symbols of this part of the world have long since gone global. Today, Mexican skulls decorate not only the… Read more »

Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/a-young-boy-wearing-headphones-watching-a-television-Mgeyi80ZEvE If you’re a gamer in Latin America, you’ve probably experienced that frustrating moment when you hear footsteps behind you a split second too late, or when your perfectly timed ability feels just slightly off. That’s audio latency at work, and for gamers across Latin America, it’s a bigger… Read more »

Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/persons-hand-on-black-and-white-piano-dHYHjvM-bEc  Latin music has always been more than just entertainment—it’s the pulse of everyday life across cities, towns, and neighborhoods. From the lively rhythms echoing through open-air markets to the heartfelt melodies played at family gatherings, Latin music connects generations and communities. Yet as technology and lifestyles evolve, so… Read more »

A fuzz guitar cuts through a cumbia groove. A small organ holds a single note like a guide. This is the sound that rose from the Andes in the late 60s and 70s. In Lima and across Colombia, young bands mixed street dance rhythms with ideas linked to ceremony and… Read more »