Since I am in Mexico, I am introduced to singers and bands that have little, if any, recognition North Of the Border. The fact that they sing mostly in Spanish also makes...
Era El o Era Yo, single by Vivir Quintana. "Era El o Era Yo" narrates the real-life ordeal of Roxana Ruiz, a woman sentenced to prison after killing her attacker in self-defense....
Amanece (a Pepe Mujica), single by Manuel Garcia. The feeling is Spanish, the movement is gentle rock, the lyrics are storytelling with the hypnotic melody of Chilean trova. Garcia combines the heart...
Nacho Cano has put together a show that is so good, so big, and so inspirational that if you don’t see it in Mexico City, I suspect you will see it in...
The Man, single by Kirby. A cross between blues and gospel, this song gets to you in your gut. You listen to the beat and snap your fingers, and feel the emotion...
First, RIP to Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys and Sly Stone, who both died recently at the age of 82. Wilson was the leader and chief songwriter of The Beach Boys...
Las Chorizeras, album by Las Chorizeras. The debut album by the ensemble founded by singer-songwriter Nancy Sanchez features 6 songs, all unique, and all gems. The four women of Las Chorizeras are...
Wings, single by Iluka.  The female power anthem by Australian-born, US-based singer Iluka is closing in on 5 million streams and for good reason. It is urgent, powerful, soulful, and demanding. ...
