This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “Malito” by Señor Flavio. As the bassist for Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Señor Flavio provided the bottom end to the group’s funky mash-ups of ska, rock, hip-hop, and Argentinean grooves. For this solo cut, he keeps the genre definitions at arm’s length - working in an uptempo skank while mixing up lightning-quick smooth lyrics against some gruff dancehall-like toasting.
This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “La Duda” by Chana. Chana is Rosanna Tavarez, a vocalist and songwriter of Dominican heritage who grew up in New York and Miami. Along the way, she’s built up a voracious passion for music, from dance pop to UK alternative bands to underground American indie rock.
This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “Ay, Ay, Ay” by Karyme Lozano. Mexico City’s Karyme Lucia Lozano is one of the most recognizable actresses in international television. She is best known as a star of telenovelas such as Amar Sin Limites, Tres Mujeres, El Manantial, ”Niña Amada Mía and Soñar No Cuesta Nada. This track is from her debut album, Prohibido.
This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “Promesas” by Los Mono. Los Mono bring positive energy and inspired, post-modern funk at every corner on their album Somos Los Que Estamos. “Promesas” is a pounding party jam as narrated by robots carrying samplers - with plenty of thick bass lines and the sparkling sprinkle of a harp for exoticism’s sake.
This week’s Single of the Week is “Paradise” by Ana Serrano van der Laan. Ana Laan was born in Spain, but grew up in Sweden. Her sweet, sublime voice spins gentle melodies in both Spanish and English, as evidence in this track “Paradise”. The track has a light rhythm but Laan’s voice is the true highlight. You can find out more about the artist on their Myspace.
This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “Mama Tierra” by B-Negão, Macaco & Nazão Zumbi. Macaco are a Barcelona-based band, with band members from all over the world. The band’s diversity give the band it’s electro accents of Latin music and rumba.
This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “Mundos Diferentes” by Gabby Villanueva. Villaneuva had been a popular TV personality, but now she’s ready for her music career. This title track from her debut is a solid uptempo rock tune, with a great acoustic rhythm track and plenty of moody effects on the lead guitar. You can find out more about the artist on her Myspace.
This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “The Sweetest Thing” by Santos De Los Angeles. Santos De Los Angeles was born in Mexico, but grew up in L.A. His music brings messages of love and peace amidst a killer groove that touches on reggae, R&B, and cumbia styles. The Sweetest Thing finds Santos in his Bob Marley mode, finding the spirit underneath the music. You can find out more about the artist on his Myspace.
This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “Back to You” by Myra & Veze Skante. Veze Skante is a Latino R&B/hip-hop star-in-the-making. This laid-back, head-nodding funk attack gives Skante the chance to unleash verses at his most relaxed and seductive. Myra comes in strong at the chorus to add a bit more soul.
This week’s Latino Single of the Week is “Esta Noche” by Pedro Capó. Capó has been writing songs on the guitar since he was barely a teenager. “Esta Noche” features his poetic lyrics and romantic style against some brass section accents and a mellow reggaeton vibe. You can find out more about the artist on his Myspace.
