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Sita Chay Makes Statement at the New York City Council Hearing: 'Art as Resistance State in Trump's America'

Sita Chay Makes Statement at the New York City Council Hearing: ‘Art as Resistance State in Trump’s America’

On February 28, 2018 The New York City Council Committee on Cultural Affairs, Libraries and International Intergroup Relations held a hearing titled: Oversight – Art as Resistance State in Trump’s America. Sita Chay, violinist of the Latin Grammy- winning mariachi band Flor de Toloache appeared in a panel with Chris Massimine, Chair of the Immigrant Arts Coalition. The executive producer, musical…

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Chicha Summit IV: Money Chicha and Dos Santos take their Noir-Cumbia-Psychedelia across the Southwest and West Coast

Chicha Summit IV: Money Chicha and Dos Santos take their Noir-Cumbia-Psychedelia across the Southwest and West Coast

After touring in Texas, the Midwest, and along the East Coast, Money Chicha and Dos Santos will convene the 4th installment of the Chicha Summit, and this time they are heading across the Southwest and out to the West Coast. From El Paso to San Francisco, they’re hitting the road in direct support of their “Summit Sessions” 7” vinyl split recently released through (((Sonorama Discos))).…

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NUNATAK PRESENTS ‘NADIE NOS VA A SALVAR’ In a darker facet, diving in the eighties sounds, with synths and electronic percussion, far from what Nunatak have accustomed us, 'Nadie nos va a salvar' is a dose of reality that tries to overcome the frustration after loss, of being aware that there will not always be peace in our lives, but the personal challenge and the courage to go ahead knowing that "nothing is in your hands". This is the second advance of the third album, which will be released in March 2018 with Warner Music and produced by Raúl de Lara.

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BOOGÁT SHARES RAW BLACK AND WHITE VISUALS FOR TANTO TATTOO FEAT. MEXICAN RAPPER NINA DIOZ

Boogat introduces the music video for “Tanto Tattoo”, featuring Mexican rapper Niña Dioz, off his new album San Cristobal Baile Inn. As the title alludes, the song is all about tattoos, and the criticisms and prejudices tattooed people sometimes face. Regardless of what others think though, the message is clear – be yourself, and own your tattoos! Andrés Oddone worked on production for the track,…

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LOCOS POR JUANA RELEASES “P​AL'​ CARIBE” ​PUERTO RICO ​TRIBUTE AND MUSIC VIDEO FT. AKAE BEKA (MIDNITE)

LOCOS POR JUANA RELEASES “P​AL’​ CARIBE” ​PUERTO RICO ​TRIBUTE AND MUSIC VIDEO FT. AKAE BEKA (MIDNITE)

In an effort to continue raising awareness about the current conditions in Puerto Rico and provide additional aid and recovery, today, G​RAMMY​ and Latin GRAMMY​nominated band, Locos por Juana, announced the release of the remixed single and music video to one of ​their titled track​,​“Pal’ Caribe” ft. Akae Beka (Midnite) exclusively on global music and entertainment platform, TIDAL. In…

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La Misa Negra: 'The Red Album' Rocks to Afro-Latin Music

La Misa Negra: ‘The Red Album’ Rocks to Afro-Latin Music

Nothing says Halloween more than a black mass. And to celebrate Latino style, it’s best to highlight a no-fucks-given band from Oakland, CA. La Misa Negra,  combines a wealth of musical influences as diverse as their cultural background. Known for their unique blend of heavyweight cumbia and high-energy Afro-Latin music, the band has gained a reputation as one of the most exciting live bands on…

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Viniloversus Releases Live Protest Video, ‘SHOW ME THE MONEY,’ Filmed in Caracas, Venezuela VINILOVERSUS is releasing the official video for their new single “Show Me The Money”, a live performance in Caracas, Venezuela.

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Eliana Cuevas Uplifts Venezuela with 'Golpes y Flores'

Eliana Cuevas Uplifts Venezuela with ‘Golpes y Flores’

As our sister nation of Venezuela weathers a revolution, their Diaspora has united to uplift their spirits. For weeks, Venezuelans have been fleeing towards Colombia and other South American countries as President Nicolas Maduro consolidates autocratic power. In the eye of this hurricane, Venezuelan artist Eliana Cuevas provides consolation and hope with her latest studio production. Eliana  has…

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Gringa: Artivists Dropping 'Letters From A. Broad'

Gringa: Artivists Dropping ‘Letters From A. Broad’

Gringa is a five-piece Worldbeat band based in San Francisco, CA that weaves infectious rhythms from Brazil and the Americas with a unique sound that lyrical content that questions the status quo. Gringa’s thought-provoking original songs in English and Portuguese, highlight a female-dominated lineup challenges patriarchal norms and stereotypes.  While many lyrics contain tongue-in-cheek humor,…

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Caridad De La Luz 'La Bruja' Releases a Patriotic Video Honoring Puerto Rico, 'Poor To Rico'

Caridad De La Luz ‘La Bruja’ Releases a Patriotic Video Honoring Puerto Rico, ‘Poor To Rico’

POOR TO RICO is a music video raising awareness on Borikén aka Puerto Rico’s current state. The many injustices we have faced and continue to face are unacceptable. This video serves to remind our people of their strength and resilience.   It also affirms the following: Release Recovery Aid! Repeal Jones Act. End U.S. Merchant…

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HAVANA MEETS KINGSTON: EXPERTLY BLENDING THE SOUNDS OF TWO DISTINCT ISLANDS

HAVANA MEETS KINGSTON: EXPERTLY BLENDING THE SOUNDS OF TWO DISTINCT ISLANDS

On November 3rd, VP Records/17 North Parade will release “Havana Meets Kingston.” The innovative, culture-centric album pairs legendary and emerging Cuban and Jamaican musicians to reimagine classic songs and create new compositions, infused with Jamaican reggae and dancehall and traditional Cuban and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Produced by Australia’s leading reggae and dancehall producer Mista Savona…

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(via Eljuri Releases her Bilingual Music Video Against Gun Violence, 'BangBang')

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Eljuri Releases her Bilingual Music Video Against Gun Violence, 'BangBang'

Eljuri Releases her Bilingual Music Video Against Gun Violence, ‘BangBang’

Singer-songwriter, guitarist and ‘artivist’ Cecilia Villar Eljuri releases her powerful new music video, ‘BangBang‘. just selected as a winner of the John Lennon International Songwriting Contest in the World category. ‘BangBang‘ is the third single from Eljuri‘s critically acclaimed album ‘La Lucha’ (Manovill Records). The creative video team of Kristian Austin and Olga Mazurkiewicz (Queen City…

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PANTEÓN ROCOCÓ READY TO EMBARK IN THEIR “NO WALL – US TOUR 2017”

After a history of 22 years and 16 world tours, this Mexican ska-fusion band is restless and is ready to take on a new North American tour.

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PANTEÓN ROCOCÓ READY TO EMBARK IN THEIR "NO WALL - US TOUR 2017"

PANTEÓN ROCOCÓ READY TO EMBARK IN THEIR “NO WALL – US TOUR 2017”

Panteón Rococó is returning to North America to keep breaking down barriers and paving the way for consolidating cultures. The “No Wall” U.S. tour of 14 shows will be one of the group’s longest tours in the country. It begins today, September 8 in Chicago, Illinois, and end on November 25 in Anaheim, California. Over these last 22 years of music and resistance, Panteón Rococó has proven why it is…

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Da Cruz Announces New Album ‘Eco Do Futuro’ Out on October 6th

With Eco do Futuro Da Cruz has created an eclectic sound that welcomes musical frictions – not only with Pop, but also with Jazz and even more so with global electronic music.

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Da Cruz Announces New Album 'Eco Do Futuro' Out on October 6th 

Da Cruz Announces New Album ‘Eco Do Futuro’ Out on October 6th 

Forget Samba. Forget funny football tricks. Just forget all the clichés you know about Brazil. On their new album Eco do Futuro (“Echo of the Future“) the Berne based group DA CRUZ take you to a different place: modern and urban Brazil, a country staggering between revolution and resignation. Da Cruz has translated all the anger and joy, all the hope and despair into extremely danceable songs.…

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