Justified, single by Danna. Although she is popular on both sides of the border, this is not one of her more popular songs (under 8 million streams, small for her), but I...
Two new songs by Olivia Rodrigo landed in my mailbox this week. That reminded me that she has a huge following in Mexico. (She was born in California). Her first headline date...
Revolta, single by Natalia Pery. Perry is emerging into her career, but has put out a killer song with influences from música caipira to samba, with the same passion as her earlier...
Tribute bands are an interesting part of the music ecosystem. They do not follow one fixed life cycle: they appear; some may fade when bookings, personnel, or audience interest dry up, but...
RIP Dolly Parton. She died Tuesday after a brief, private battle with cancer at age 80, at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center in Nashville, surrounded by loved ones. Her music will always be with...
While I was cruising through the top hits in Mexico, which I do from time to time, I ran across “Conexion Psiquica” by Aitana. I was hooked. Of course, I had heard...
Koreakumbia, single by La Coreañera. Join the party! A song with a simple message: get up, dance. The blend of sonidera-style accordion, brass, percussion, keyboard/organ textures, and piano is not only a...
I was reminded of Santana’s most recent album, Sentient, last night at the third concert of the Mariachi Real Ajijic- their 10th anniversary Gala, which included a Santana Medley by Christ Cuevas,...
