New Music: One Tribe Nation
Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
I learned about One Tribe Nation in 2011 during the Occupy LA movement and their video "It's Time" by renowned filmmaker Leonardo Bondani. Their last… Read More
I learned about One Tribe Nation in 2011 during the Occupy LA movement and their video "It's Time" by renowned filmmaker Leonardo Bondani. Their last… Read More
New Music: Draco
Monday, April 1st, 2013
Musician Draco Rosa has released the strongest album debut of his career with "VIDA" which conquered the #1 spot in the Latin Albums Charts. With thousands of fans turning out for in-store appearances across Puerto Rico, and the continued social media support of Latin Music's Biggest Stars, Draco Rosa's Celebration… Read More
New Music: Latin Noir
Thursday, March 21st, 2013
Latin Noir: Everything Happens on the Beach presents the fifth edition of the exclusively packaged Série Noir by Piranha Musik. This compilation features a selection of happy and sad musical treasures from Cuba, Argentina, Colombia, New York and both… Read More
GRAMMY Winner! Quetzal
Tuesday, February 12th, 2013
On Sunday, February 10, 2013 the East L.A. band Quetzal and their latest release "Imaginaries" won the GRAMMY for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative… Read More
New Music: Angel d’Cuba
Monday, February 11th, 2013
Angel d'Cuba's new album Heritage is a statement with its Afro-Carribean traditions reignited with the sounds inspired by way of "The Windy City" Chicago. The former lead singer of the Cuban supergroup Mezcla, Angel takes on the role of… Read More
New Music Month – Feb 2013
Monday, February 11th, 2013
The first OCGente New Music Month of 2013 presents musicians that deserve some extra attention as they blaze a path in rhythm, vocals and dance. Some are established artists and others are just finding their way into the world music scene. Read More
New Music: SLV & Meshell Ndegeocello
Tuesday, December 4th, 2012
I had the good fortune of meeting Sandra L. Velasquez (SLV) a couple of years ago. We talked about having really young kids and her then project being presented at the LA Times book festival. It was Moona Luna's "Piñata Party" which is another talented… Read More
New Music: Fernanda Ulibarri “CORRO”
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012
Fernanda Ulibarri was born and raised in Mexico City, Fernanda moved to the U.S. in 1999 to study music at the renowned Berklee College of Music, where she earned a bachelors degree in Music Synthesis and Classical Composition.… Read More
New Music: Lila Downs
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011
Lila Downs has recently released a new CD/Download called "Pecados y Milagros" from Sony Music. The eagerly-awaited new music, is brimming with her signature cumbia, ranchera and folk. Read More
New Music: Austria in Orange County
Monday, September 5th, 2011
Austria will be coming to Southern California in September 1-19 for approximately three weeks. The band are from Rosario, Argentina. This will be the group's first tour outside Argentina. Austria's album, "Nada," was released earlier this year. Read More