We celebrate our Pachamama with tunes from Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Guatemala, Colombia, Brazil and Latine musicians from the USA with roots in Ecuador, Mexico…throughout our lands, nuestra música shares the beauties of Pachamama and exhorts us to take good care of her! Happy Earth Day! ¡Feliz Día de la Tierra!

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthAlarma de EmergenciaEl BúhoStrata.Wonderwheel Recordings202403:45PachamamaRebeca LaneAlma Mestiza.MiCuarto Studios201703:13GrietasNewen Afrobeat, Lido PimientaGrietas.Newen Afrobeat202405:13PACHAMAMA CUÍDAMEMilena WarthonPop Andino.Altafonte under exclusive license from Milena Warthon202301:29Conexión AncestralReyna TropicalMalegría.Psychic Hotline202403:00PachamamaRenata FloresSingle.Renata Flores202403:15NgenValentina Peralta, Mare Advertencia Lirika, TÜFACHI BEAT, ÜÑÜMSingle.Tûfachi Beat, Valentina Peralta, Mare Advertencia Lirika202103:53Pachamama LibreLuanko, Maldiman Black, Rapbrina, Rodrigo Ursua, Rod, Starz de Rebeldiaz, ZKT1 TRIBU, ZonykoSingle.Cursed To Blessed Music202303:14Rompecabezas (feat. NATURE)Aterciopelados, Los Auténticos Decadentes, NATURE, Vivir QuintanaSingle.arthPercent. Under licence from Entre Casa Colombia202404:36Chakana SagradaLuzmila CarpioInti Watanta – El Retorno del Sol.ZZK Records202303:35Mama TierraNosotrosLlena la Alma.Graphic records200604:00Ley de OrigenEl Búho, MinükStrata.Wonderwheel Recordings202304:00Colores Del MarHelado NegroPHASOR.Private Energy under exclusive license to 4AD Ltd202403:44Protect HerSalt CathedralBefore It’s Gone.Salt Cathedral under exclusive license to Independent Co.202402:54Mapinguari (Encantado da Mata)Amaro FreitasY’Y.Psychic Hotline202401:34

This week, Beat Latino celebrates immigrant workers, and honors the memory of Miguel Luna, Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, Dorlian Cabrera, José Maynor Lopez, Maynor Yassir Suazo Sandoval, Carlos LNU — Immigrant workers fixing potholes in the middle of the night on the Francis Scott Key Bridge, named for the author of the Star-Spangled Banner. They were killed when the bridge collapsed. Songs from musicians with roots in their homelands – Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador are the selection of this week’s Beat Latino. ¡Vivan all immigrant workers! 

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthImmigrants (We Get the Job Done)K’NAAN, Residente, Riz Ahmed, Snow Tha ProductThe Hamilton Mixtape.Hamilton Uptown Limited Liability Company under exclusive license to Atlantic Recording Corporation for the United States and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the United States.20604:42La FronteraLhasa De SelaThe Living Road.Les Disques Audiogramme inc.200303:03Era PrimaveraChicano BatmanNotebook Fantasy.ATO Records, LLC. All Rights Reserved.202404:11El ZopeCartas a FeliceLa Lotería.Cartas a Felice202104:04Alma MestizaRebeca LaneAlma Mestiza.MiCuarto Studios201703:41Laru BeyaAurelioDarandi.Real World Productions Ltd201603:54Color De DolorAngélica GarciaSingle.Partisan Records202403:17Luna de Xelajú (feat. Oscar Isaac)Gaby Moreno, Oscar IsaacX Mí (Vol. 1).aby Moreno under exclusive license to Cosmica Artists202303:18Tierra de la Dulce EsperaManuel Obregón y la Orquesta de la PapayaNavegando: Un Tributo a Guillermo Anderson.Costa Norte Records201804:31Cancion Mixteca – LiveTexas TornadosLive From Austin, TX.New West Records, LLC200503:09SomosSara CurruchichSomos.SARA CURRUCHICH201903:17Costa y CalorGuillermo AndersonPobre Marinero.Costa Norte Records200003:00México Lindo y Querido / Cielito Lindo (En Vivo)Ana GabrielAna Gabriel en la Plaza de Toros México.Sony Music Entertainment (México) S.A. de C.V.199805:52

It’s a very special edition of Beat Latino dedicated to the divine Femme, closing out a month dedicated to Women’s HerStory. Songs by, for and about women from Mexico, Argentina, Guatemala, Spain, Colombia, Chile, Peru and more spaces where nuestra musica thrives. Enjoy!

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthPrólogo: Otra vez la BrujaLizbeth RomanPrólogo Rutas Extrañas: EP Poemario.La farola y el gato202102:28VengoLa MuchachaPolen.Laura Isabel Ramírez Ocampo201803:00VeoK.O.G, La YegrosSingle.Canta La Selva under exclusive license to X-Ray Production202404:43LA NENAMilena WarthonPop Andino.Altafonte under exclusive license from Milena Warthon202302:58La CantaoraLas Migas, María PeláeLibres.Las Migas Music202203:45Mujer IndígenaSara CurruchichMujer Indígena.Mamita Records202103:50ApoteósicaCerrero, Li Saumet, Verito AsprillaSingle.Llorona Records202403:02PresentesErik Castillo, Las KarambaCamino Así.GUSPIRA RECORDS202101:50MillonariaAna TijouxVida.Victoria Producciones, SpA202403:36ConocerlaReyna TropicalSingle.Psychic Hotline202403:54Que se lo lleve el marDaymé ArocenaAlkemi.Brownswood Recordings202401:30María la CuranderaNatalia LafourcadeDe Todas las Flores.Una Producción de Cultura y Entretenimientos ML, S.A. de C.V. Licenciado en exclusiva para Sony Music Entertainment México S.A. de C.V.202206:13NenitaËda DiazSuave Bruta.ËDA DIAZ / AIRFONO202303:43JuanitaAngélica GarciaSingle.Partisan Records202403:46BellaAlé ArayaSingle.Rostrum Records202402:29

We have a change of seasons happening and lunar and solar eclipses coming up!. This week, we have songs centering the moon and sun for Eclipse Season on Beat Latino…from the romantic to the heart-broken to the joyful, a selection of tunes from Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Guatemala and beyond as we celebrate the sources of light in our skies and beauty on our earth. Enjoy!

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthSOLSTICIOMartoxSingle.Martox202303:57Sol y TormentaEl Búho, La MafiandinaTón Tón.Robin Perkins202304:10Día luna…Día penaManu ChaoClandestino.Radio Bemba under exclusive licence to Because Music201301:30El SolLa PerlaCallejera.Mambo Negro Records202202:32Luna de XelajúGaby Moreno, Oscar IsaacSingle.Gaby Moreno under exclusive license to Cosmica Artists202303:18Buscando El SolPao BarretoSpiralis.EL CLAN RECORDS202103:35La Cumbia Del SolBial Hclap, Héctor GuerraSingle.Handiclap Records202204:44Luna y solManu ChaoClandestino.Radio Bemba under exclusive licence to Because Music201303:07Granito de LunaPahuaOfrenda.Nacional Records202103:08Luna LuneraAmadito Valdés, Trio Los Panchos, Ángela AguilarBolero.Machin Records202102:31Luz de LunaAida Cuevas, Nando Hernández, Natalia LafourcadeUn Canto por México, Vol. II.Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.202103:14Perdóname lunaLas MigasReinas Del Matute.Nuevos Medios S.A.201004:49LunaPurahéi SoulSwing Guaraní.Purahéi Soul201804:00Baño De LunaDebi NovaSingle.Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC202302:38Tonada de Luna LlenaYantóeLe.Yantó [dist. Tratore]201202:53

This week’s Beat Latino goes Old School! A musical paseo and exploration of the classics: AfroLatine Divas of nuestra música from Cuba, Uruguay, Perú, México, Venezuela…and beyond. The amazing and legendary Divas whose songs are the soundtracks for generations of Latines. Enjoy! Featured photo: Omara Portuondo

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthLa Vida Es Un CarnavalCelia CruzLa Vida Es Un Carnaval (Baile Total).UMG Recordings, Inc.201704:37Pa’ Goza Con el Ritmo del TamboVictoria Santa CruzVictoria Santa Cruz: Orgullosa Afro Peruana.Music MGP200303:13La Danza ClaraEva AyllónZambo Cavero & Eva Ayllón.Carlos Wong / Mega Entertainment202304:54El PescadorTotó La MomposinaLa Candela Viva.Real World Records Ltd199304:07Pa’ Los OlivosEnerolisa Núñez, Grupo de Salve de Mata Los IndiosSanto Domingo – respiro del ritmo.Stampa Alternativa / Eretica200203:58Fuego en el BarrioLagrima RiosCantando Sueños.Ediciones Tacuabe S.R.L.199604:04Reina de AfricaSusana BacaAfrodiaspora.Luaka Bop, Inc201104:203er viaje ALMA NEGRARafa Payán, Xiomara FortunaSingle.ILé Akwa Producciones | Distributed by La Oreja Media Group, Inc.202203:24Fuerza AraráKumar Sublevao-Beat, TelmaryFuerza Arará.UNFIT Records202303:57ALGO BONITOiLe, Ivy QueenNacarile.Sony Music Entertainment US Latin LLC202203:32Deusa do Rio NigerElza SoaresElza Soares.Deck202102:51La Situación – (Venezonix Remix)Betsayda Machado, Parranda el Clavo, VenezonixLa Que Es.Nacional Records202103:46Piensa en MíToña La NegraInmortales de Toña La Negra.Orfeón Videovox201502:27COMO LA CIGARRAOmara Portuondo, Susana BacaVida.Omara Portuondo202303:42

This week’s Beat Latino is an exploration of Nuevo Folk Folklorico from LatinE lands! A selection of lovely, chill, folksy, rootsy tunes that take the strands of our folkloric and ancient traditions and weave songs anew for the 21st century! From Mexico, Colombia, Spain, Argentina, Dominican Republic, our folk folklórico is still a relevant part of our musical creativity. Sit back, sip an appropriate libation, and enjoy!

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthCanta y Planta (Toca Madera)La Charo, Paloma del Cerro, Sofía ViolaSingle.Espantapájaros SAS bajo licencia La Charo – Sofia Viola – Paloma del Cerro202104:11Abre la ventanaAmpersan, Renee Goust,Zindu CanoResister.Renee Goust202103:19ProfecíaLas Nietas del CharliSingle.Raso Estudio202402:59SemillaTomás del RealPrincipios de Declaración.Tomás del Real202303:47Vidalita del marGuitarricadelafuenteLa Cantera.Sony Music Entertainment España S.L, Bajo Licencia Exclusiva de Guitarricadelafuente.202203:41Señal del VientoCholo Valderrama, Las ÁñezParalelas.Las Áñez202303:27El suïcidi i el cantTarta RelenaFiat Lux.La Castanya / The Indian Runners202104:02Puntos EquidistantesKevin Johansen, Natalia LafourcadeSingle.Sony Music Entertainment Argentina S.A.202303:47A ContraluzValeA Contraluz.UMG Recordings, Inc.202303:24No Se RompeAlex FerreiraTanda.MEDIAISLA bajo licencia exclusiva de Alex Ferreira202104:09Tonada de VeranoGUADASingle.Raso Estudio202301:58Bailar FlamencoNando García, Xabier UsabiagaSingle.Nando García202302:28Wacha ChecaCalonchoSingle.Universal Music Group México, S.A. de C.V.202303:37Trópico de cánceCafé TacvbaRe.Warner Music México, S.A. de C.V.199404:38

This week’s Beat Latino goes to the movies! A selection of classics from the past to today: Songs from the soundtracks of movies which were composed, produced, arranged and curated by Latines. Nuestra Música at the movies, making its mark on Hollywood and beyond! Feature photo: Oscar Statuette (The famous golden statue was inspired by Mexican actor and director Emilio Fernandez!) 

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthLa Vida [feat. E-40]E-40, Snow Tha ProductBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and Inspired by.MARVEL202202:37A Boy Like ThatSelenaThe Songs of West Side Story.BMG Music199605:53Al otro lado del ríoJorge DrexlerSingle.Dro East West200503:14El ConejoLos CojolitesFrida (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin200202:29Cumbia del BorrasSonido Gallo NegroMusic Inspired by the Film Roma.Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V.201903:25O Caminho Do BemTim MaiaWorld Psychedelic Classics 4: Nobody Can Live Forever: The Existential Soul of Tim Maia.Luaka Bop, Inc201206:06La LloronaChavela VargasFrida (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin202202:22Aviéntame – En VivoCafé TacvbaUn Viaje (En Vivo).Universal Music Mexico S.A. de C.V.200603:05Con La BrisaFoudeqush, Ludwig GöranssonBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever – Music from and Inspired by.MARVEL202202:47Recuérdame (Solo) (Inspirado en “Coco”)Natalia LafourcadeCoco (Original Motion Picture).Disney Enterprises, Inc./Pixar201702:44La bambaLos LobosSingle.Slash Records. Marketed by Rhino Entertainment Company, a Warner Music Group Company.199402:54Colombia, Mi EncantoCarlos VivesEncanto (Original Motion Picture).Walt Disney Records202102:55La Jaula De Oro (Live At Folsom Prison)Los Tigres Del NorteLos Tigres Del Norte At Folsom Prison (Original Soundtrack/Live).RMS Music Group, Inc., Exclusively License To UMG Recordings, Inc.201903:09Tanga, Rumba-Afro-CubanaMambo All StarsThe Mambo Kings.Warner Music Group – X5 Music Group202103:31Mission: ImpossibleLalo SchifrinMusic From Mission: Impossible (Original Television Soundtrack).Geffen Records201602:31Dirty WalkAntonio SánchezBirdman (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack).Exclusively Licensed by Milan Entertainment, Inc.201401:36

Piece Description

This week’s Beat Latino selection is new music by women for our celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s Herstory Month! New music by femme-fronted artists from all over the Americas and Spain, with tunes about romance, power, resilience and joy. Enjoy!

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthVidaAna Tijoux, OmarVida.Victoria Producciones, SpA202403:49El Saber – Dusk VersionGaby MorenoDusk.Gaby Moreno under exclusive license to Cosmica Artists202404:13ConocerlaReyna TropicalSingle.Psychic Hotline202403:54Rosa y AzulXiomara FortunaFiesta Latina by Putumayo.Putumayo Discovery202403:58VeoLa Yegros, K.O.G.Haz.X-Ray Production202404:44GrietasNewen Afrobeat, Lido PimientaSingle.Lichens Family202405:14Sabana y BananoËda DiazSuave Bruta.AIRFONO PUBLISHING202303:14Al Mal TiempoLa PegatinaNya de la RubiaPuro.Altafonte202402:35Labios mariposaMelaní LuraschiSingle.Melaní Luraschi202403:24Que VuelvaCarla Morrison, Kany GarcíaSingle.5020 Records202402:46MelancolíaLa Pena, Las Nietas del CharliSingle.Raso Estudio202405:23AdentroFrancisca ValenzuelaSingle.Frantastic Records202403:18ResaladaMaria De La FlorSingle.María de la Flor202402:59VenusGabriela TristeSingle.Normandie Records202402:25

his week’s Beat Latino celebrates Victor Jara, Chilean folk singer and founder of the Nueva Canción Movement with a selection of his and other folk singers’ classic protest songs from the 70’s onward. At the 50th year mark after his death, Victor continues to be an icon illuminating the way forward and was recently awarded the Legacy – Lifetime Achievement Award by Folk Alliance International. We also include comments from an insightful conversation we had with  Rodrigo Cepeda Planas, Chilean radio host and music journalist, Director of the Festival de Música del Mundo which is celebrated in Santiago, Chile. 

Featured photo: Victor Jara

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthManifiestoVictor JaraManifiesto.Sucesión Victor Jara197404:29Arriba Quemando el SolVioleta ParraCanciones Reencontradas en París.Fundación Violeta Parra201402:39Te Doy una CanciónSilvio RodríguezMujeres.Ojalá197803:03Sólo Le Pido a DiosLeón GiecoDesenchufado.EMI Odeon SAIC199404:08Gracias a la VidaChavela VargasNoche de Ronda.Universal Digital Enterprises202103:54El SurcoInti-IllimaniLugares Comunes.Inti-Illimani200204:21VenceremosQuilapayúnEl Pueblo Unido Jamás Será Vencido Album by Quilapayún Overvie.MLP199002:32Me Gustan los EstudiantesMercedes SosaRecital.PolyGram Discos S.A.199102:52Sacar La Voz (Feat. Jorge Drexler)Ana Tijoux, Jorge DrexlerNacional Records Esenciales: Chile.Nacional Records201704:13Volver A Los 17Caña Dulce Caña Brava, La Santa CeciliaAmar y Vivir (En Vivo Desde La Ciudad De México, 2017).UMG Recordings, Inc.201704:17Mi Verso Es Como Un PuñalPablo MilanesVersos José Martí.Pablo Milanés, Distribuido en exclusiva por UNIVERSAL MUSIC SPAIN, S.L.U., una compañía de Universal Music Group197501:58El Derecho de Vivir en PazVictor JaraEl Derecho de Vivir en Paz.Fundación Víctor Jara bajo licencia de la Sucesión Víctor Jara201604:37El Derecho de Vivir en PazAngel Parra, Benjamín Walker, C-Funk, Cami, Chancho En Piedra, Consuelo Schuster, Denisse Malebrán, Elizabeth Morris, Fernando Milagros, Francisca Valenzuela, Gepe, Gianluca, Illapu, Javiera Parra, Joe Vasconcellos, Juan Angel, Manuel García, Mariel MarieSingle.Fundación Víctor Jara bajo licencia de la Sucesión Víctor Jara201903:47

This week’s selection for Beat Latino is a prime example of just why we do this! Amazing creative soundscapes from Ecuador and Switzerland (Hermanos Gutierrez) Mexico (Abel Ibañez) Guatemala (Gaby Moreno) Galicia (Baiuca) and Chile (Newen Afrobeat) and more! All new, all surprising as always – nuestra música latina! Enjoy!

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthHuītzilinReyna TropicalMalegría .Psychic Hotline202402:53Ain’t That The Way It Goes?Gaby MorenoDusk.Gaby Moreno under exclusive license to Cosmica Artists202403:18Fiesta en las CallesKumbia BorukaSanta Suerte.Kumbia Boruka202303:45Lovin’BALTHVSLovin’.Mixto Records202402:01Sonido CósmicoHermanos GutiérrezSingle.Hermanos Gutiérrez., Under exclusive license to Easy Eye Sound®. Distributed by Concord.202403:43SlideBranko, Jay PrinceSingle.Enchufada202403:32Cumbia CortacéspedDemetrioDemetrio.Raso Estudio202403:48PAEQBBaiucaSingle.Raso Estudio202403:17PregonesPerrate, Za!Single.Lovemonk Discos Buenos202404:00SalvavidasDaniel Villarreal, V.V. Lightbody, ValebolSingle.Under Exclusive License to Otherly Love Records202403:36BailarinLa YegrosSingle.Canta La Selva under exclusive license to X-Ray Production202403:37Aunque Suene RaroNya de la Rubia, Paul AlonePuro.Altafonte202402:40Es la vidaChico César, Newen AfrobeatSingle.Lichens Family202405:59Dia GrisAbel Ibanez GSingle.ERRR Records202403:45

Piece Description

It’s a Beat Latino to remind us of the beauty of love and romance, and loves lost and remembered forever…tunes for amor and desamor, from Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Spain and the Americas, as we celebrate the month of love, February, Beat Latino style. Enjoy!

Musical Works

TitleArtistAlbumLabelYearLengthDespiértameAbel Ibáñez G.Single.ERRR Records202303:47BrisaËda DiazSuave Bruta.ËDA DIAZ / AIRFONO202302:58Nuevas formas de echar de menosAmigas!Single.Casa Maracas202403:33Luna de Xelajú (feat. Oscar Isaac)Gaby Moreno, Oscar IsaacSingle.Gaby Moreno under exclusive license to Cosmica Artists202303:18amantes y amigosElsa y Elmarya no somos los mismos.Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. de C.V202203:51Recuerdos de YpacaraiVale AcevedoPróximo Destino.Brabacam201902:40Luna LuneraAmadito Valdés, Trio Los Panchos, Ángela AguilarBolero.Machin Records202402:31PaisajeFabián Marquisio, Malena MuyalaDécimas del Interior.Bizarro202303:43Botellas [Explicit]Los AptosSingle.VPS Music LLC under exclusive license to Warner Music Latina Inc.202403:42Sol Di Nha VidaNancy VieiraSingle.Galileo MC202403:16A fuego lento (feat. Vicente Garcia)Daymé Arocena, Vicente GarciaSingle.Brownswood Recordings202403:19MuchachaEmilia y PabloSingle.Madame Vodevil S.L.202403:30no seas asíRestingaSingle.Raso Estudio202402:48HechiceraCzesare, Eva de Marce, PutumayoWorld Love Songs by Putumayo.Putumayo Discovery202403:40MillonariaAna TijouxVIDA.Victoria Producciones, SpA202403:36