Only the crumbling of our nation state could make Vero actually care about Latinx celebrity chisme, pero aqui estamos! We’re finding solace in distraction, gossip and some of our favorite tracks to close out this year. Cuidense amores, and we’ll see you in 2025. Featuring music by Ryan Castro, Maisak, Xavi, Rauw Alejandro, Laura Pausini, Yahritzia y Su Esencia, MJ Nebreda, Prince Royce, Gabito Ballesteros, CERO39, Ruzzi, Leon Leiden, Ximena Sariñana. Show notes: bit.ly/49rmtOH Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin

There have been so many emotions since the reelection of the orange chupacabra—fear, sadness, grief and yes—anger. As everyone gears up for the fight to come, we’re revisiting an 2022 episode from one of the most impactful impacts of his first administration—the Supreme Court’s reversal of 50 years of legal precedent for the right to abortion. Listen in for songs that connect us to our rage, our grief and our joy amidst what feels like constant disaster. Featuring music by La India, Kelis, Sergio George’s Salsa Giants, Mediopicky, Don Omar, La Lupe and Daddy Yankee. Show notes: bit.ly/3OkL6TD Follow us: ig: instagram.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin

So...things are feeling more than a little fascist in the USA right now. Todo mal, pero no a falta de resistencia. This week we are re-running an episode from last year in which we talk about the global rise of fascism, historical context around the ebbs and flows of progress and backlash, and of course, the soundtrack of resistance. Whether it’s the musicians who resisted the 1960’s rise of right-wing dictators in Latin America as part of the Nueva Canción movement, artists who are making political resistance music today, or songs that might not be outright political at all, but help us see (and feel!) what a better future might look like—music is here to fuel us as we fight back. Featuring music by Mercedes Sosa, Ana Macho, Rafa Pabön, Ana Tijoux ft Shadia Mansour, La Santa Cecilia, Javiera Mena, Helado Negro, and Xenia Rubinos. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4eeZ6J6 Follow us: ig: instagram.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin

This week we're re-running an episode exploring the Latin American folk music movement that was La Nueva Canción. Fueled by leftist politics and the integration of indigenous musical elements and instruments, La Nueva Canción produced incredible and inspirational folk music across the region and continues to influence the music we love today. ***Also, we had a math struggle this epi! Violeta Parra was born in 1917, so she was actually in her 50s when she died, not in her 30s! Thank you Christina for pointing it out :) Featuring music by Violeta Parra, Carlos Varela, Atahualpa Yupanqui, Ali Primera, Lourdes Pérez and Victor Jara. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3Azsn3s Follow us: ig: instagram.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin

Trico Tri! Today we’re stretching wayyyy back in the archives for our very first jalogüin episode. It’s weird, it’s spooky, there are vampires and brujas and scary things that aren’t our political situation. We know we can all use a little escape right now. Enjoy! Featuring music from Johnny Prez, Total Freedom, Los Rakas, Las Sucias, El Gran Combo, and María y José. Show notes: bit.ly/4huKhVQ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin

We’re back with a brand new episode, this time an interview with Shariana Ferrer-Núñez, co-founder of La Colectiva Feminista en Contrucción, a Puerto Rican grassroots group. They were very involved in the 2019 protests that forced the resignation of Governor Ricky Roselló, protests that utilized what came to be known as “perreo combativo.” It’s a really great conversation with Shariana about their broader political work and the role of things like reggaeton and perreo in organizing. The interview is in Spanish. Featuring music by Guaynaa, Kevvo, Farruko and Ankhal. Show notes: bit.ly/48lFKAC Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin

This week, we’re re-running a conversation we had with a very special guest: Dominican rapper, producer, and podcast fave Mediopicky. We talked back in 2021 (¡en español!) about his latest releases, collaborations, growing up in a household of four women, and the wide range of music that shaped his sound. He just put out a new album, "el precio de la yuca" earlier this fall — highly recommend — and we thought it was a great time to revisit our chat. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3AeD3nP Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin

We’re continuing our Dominican music series by bringing back this deep dive into Dominican dembow with Jennifer Mota from 2020. It holds up! A music journalist and expert in Dominican Dembow, Jennifer joined us to dig deep into the history and future of an increasingly influential genre. She breaks down the history of Dominican dembow, how migration has shaped it, and shares some of the most important songs from the arena. Featuring music by DJ Boyo, Jhon Distrito, Bad Bunny, La Delfi, Los Ando Locos, Milka La Mas Dura, El Alfa, Rochy RD, Kiko El Kreizy, El Mayor Clasico. Show notes: bit.ly/4f0XumY Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin

To start a few weeks focused on la música de la República Dominicana, we’re bringing back a 2019 interview with some of our faves: electro-Caribbean darlings MULA. In a full episode en español, we chat with Cristabel, Anabel, and Rachel about how they met, the whirlwind magia of their artistic process, their collaborations, and projects to come. Están redi?? Featuring music by MULA, Sibylle Baier, Tokischa ft Tivi Gunz, and Los Melódicos. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4dsHfOw Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin

We’re back loves and talking about our fave new releases. From non-monogamy anthems to toxic masculinity reggaeton to right wing nightmares and new singles from Bad Bunny and our Dominican faves MULA, it’s a journey beibeis! Featuring music by MULA, Bad Bunny, Ojitos Cafe, Arca, Tokischa, Nicky Jam, Luar La L, PJ Sin Suela, Chuwi and Maria Becerra. Show notes: bit.ly/4eEupgX Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin

Move over, hot girl summer. It’s time for fat boy fall. This week, as some of us are reaching acceptance about fall’s inevitable approach on the northern hemisphere, we are re-running an epi on gordofobia, bringing some body posi anthems and songs by folks who identify in some way with their larger size. Featuring music by Jodosky, Big Pun, JLO, Akapellah, Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, and IMALOTOSA. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4cSRmfc Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin