Sonido Gallo Negro Balances a Psychedelic Richness with Cumbia on ‘Mambo Cósmico’
Sonido Gallo Negro's Mambo Cósmico is driven by cumbia's buoyant and consistent rhythms that create a sonically rich and bounteous album.
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Bombay Rickey Merges Bollywood, Surf Rock, and Opera on “Megalodon” (premiere)
High-energy opera and surf rock swirls tell a story of ancient sharks on Bombay Rickey's dramatic "Megalodon".
Various Artists: Andina: The Sound of the Peruvian Andes
Vintage music from the Peruvian Andes makes for a lively compilation, although it loses something in the translation from past to present.
Money Chicha – ‘Echo en Mexico’ (album stream) (premiere)
If you’re looking for a psychedelic trip to top off your end of week, look no further than Money Chicha's new album.
Jaro Milko & The Cubalkanics: Cigarros Explosivos!
They need to either knock you dead with skill or else subvert the whole notion of skill.
Various Artists: The Rough Guide to Latin Rare Groove
Customer satisfaction almost universal on this one.