Just some hand-selected tunes from Afro-Latin-Indigenous artists you need to know about. Spanning genres, languages, from the underground to the mainstream - this is music of now & tomorrow. Put it in your rotation, and catch up with the future.
Just some hand-selected tunes from Afro-Latin-Indigenous artists you need to know about. Spanning genres, languages, from the underground to the mainstream - this is music of now & tomorrow. Put it in your rotation, and catch up with the future.
YES, IT’S BACK! SUNDAY JULY 10 2022 #NUEVOFEST2022 It's all going down at The Oval XP and the lineup is 🔥🔥🔥
It’s happening again -the revenge of the cumbia punk sound - with Son Rompe Pera from Mexico City is back! Opening set by QLEBRAS!
Hey #Philly! You ready to laugh? Get your tickets now! Hailing from Haiti (Ayiti stand up!), TJ’s comedy is spot-on, insightful, and gut-busting with hilarity.
Join us as we welcome Brazilian bandleader & musician, Oscar winner, and living legend Sergio Mendes - Saturday, April 16 !
CumbreAfro is an international meeting point for creating alliances and sharing Afro knowledge in the Spanish-speaking Afro-diasporic world. Also, to enter into conversation with Afro-diasporic academics, activists, and artists worldwide.
Just a little selection of songs that have been keeping us intrigued while we work!
GUSTO & La Chingonita present Bad Bunny Brunch Numero Dos! Bring your corillo and enjoy a family-style, Bad Bunny themed brunch party.
The digital producer and freelance writer finds inspiration walking and talking to folks in Philly.
AMLA has a new director, musician, and visual artist Daniel de Jesús. Now coming thru the pandemic, AMLA begins navigating how to re-enter in-person lessons and serving its community through music and culture.
The playwright shares about her new play opening in November and her deep relationship with Octavia E. Butler.
The Boricua/Venezolano award-winning composer shares un chin of what he is cooking and how important is to give back.
Taller Salud's work is centered on its vision for an inclusive society, with violence-free and active communities, that have the power to advocate for their right to integral health and to boost their own progress.
Growing with each experience, Cesali Morales is evolving, co-creating and creando conciencia.
Beat-maker, DJ, producer, and leader of Cuba's Tropical AfroFuturist movement touches down with AFROTAINO, delivering music & joy from the cosmos.
The Puerto Rican multidisciplinary artist talks with AFROTAINO about his half-jibaro/half-skate punk upbringing, working closely with diverse cultural groups to initiate dialogue through his artworks, and his role as co-founder of Colectivo Clara.
Artist Otura Mun returns to the spotlight with a new 'IFE' album, base, & musical lineup. But the mission is the same: delivering messages from the Afro-diasporic ether that speak to your soul.
This culinary all-star virtual panel of Puerto Rico's finest chefs, hosted & moderated by TV host/celebrity chef Monti Carlo, passionately explore the history, cultural significance of comida criolla, and how it connects the past, the present, and the future through flavor.
Rising swiftly in the NYC jazz world, this Cubana earns her flowers the old school way: with true talent & respect.
From small pop-up installations to grand-scale murals, Philadelphia-based Salib is capturing the eyes of the street art world. The artist shared with AFROTAINO what she aims for when approaching every project.
As professor, author/writer, and cultural leader, Bonilla asks all the necessary, uncomfortable questions in the pursuit of a new, independent Puerto Rico.
Working with huge brands like Disney & Cirque du Soleil, Puerto Rican designer toy maker & designer Playful Gorilla stretches imaginations & artistic limits with his creations.
Lauded for their dark, sirenic rock sound, Mexico's ZOÉ charges forward unstoppable like lava. While prepping for a huge new album tour, ZOÉ drummer Rodrigo Guardiola took a couple of minutes with AFROTAINO to reflect on the band's creative drive and commitment to deliver to their fans.
The energy of Son Rompe Pera is known to ignite mosh pits. Who knew the folkloric hero - the marimba - could wield so much power? The band's founders, the Gama brothers, knew firsthand of its power, first as youth street performers following in their family footsteps.
Esoooo! The global model for high-impact storytelling that seeds media projects and partnerships designed to strengthen communities and create social change is going to Puerto Rico for the first time ever and is seeking projects.
Santurce, Puerto Rico-born Chapman-Rivera talks with AFROTAINO about her dedication to Afro-Puerto Rican communities, her people-centric business, and her family roots extended from the late, great Ismael 'Maelo' Rivera.
Mexican vocalist PIERI sets the roof on fire with booming bass & reggaeton beats in her exclusive THIS IS NUEVO performance. Watch it now!
The French/Dominican artist is dazzling audiences across the continent. Her voice glides through bachata, pop, soul, and more. Watch her exclusive performance for THIS IS NUEVO.
The room always gets rocking with Lawd Ito and his R&B/Latin Soul sound! Check his exclusive performance for THIS IS NUEVO.
Hailing from Buenos Aires, indie star Sol Pereyra ignites the stage with sonic influences of ska, dancehall, pop, and more. Don’t miss her THIS IS NUEVO performance!
The Brazilian indie artist mesmerizes her fans with every lyric & note, with influences of rock, forró, and pop. Check her THIS IS NUEVO performance!
Afro-Cuban singer Dayme Arocena masterfully sets the microphone on fire with her vocal acrobatics & innate ability to dazzle jazz (and non-jazz) lovers.
Afro-Cuban singer Dayme Arocena masterfully sets the microphone on fire with her vocal acrobatics & innate ability to dazzle jazz (and non-jazz) lovers.
Crushing any doubts of a stand-still audience, M.A.K.U.'s 'immigrant beat' is the danceable soundtrack for the new world.
The multi-Grammy-winning singer is a true songbird caressing her fans with her sweet melodies & heartfelt lyrics.
The multi-Grammy-winning singer is a true songbird caressing her fans with her sweet melodies & heartfelt lyrics.
With a soulful sensuality & the savage growl of a tigress, Carmona leaves unforgettable impressions on audiences who witness her in action.
