Remezcla https://remezcla.com/author/cheky/ Our Thing Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:30:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://remezcla.com/wp-content/themes/remezcla/assets/images/social/precomposed-144x144.png Remezcla https://remezcla.com/author/cheky/ 144 144 Let’s Put the Shine Where It Belongs – 8 Dominican Artists Making Merengue Electrónico to Know https://remezcla.com/lists/music/lets-put-the-shine-where-it-belongs-8-dominican-artists-making-merengue-electronico-to-know/ Mon, 01 Jul 2024 19:29:03 +0000 https://remezcla.com/?post_type=re_guides&p=372701 With the release of Karol G’s new single “Si Antes Te Hubiera Conocido,” an unexpected controversy was instantly unleashed on social media, as Rosalía fans were quick to point out the song’s similarities to the Catalan artist’s record-breaking hit “DESPECHÁ,” going as far as claiming she’s the originator of merengue electrónico altogether. While this may

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]]> Merengue Electrónico Art by Alan Lopez for Remezcla. REVIEW: Tei Shi Takes Back Control on New Album ‘Valerie’ https://remezcla.com/features/music/review-tei-shi-takes-back-control-on-new-album-valerie/ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 16:13:05 +0000 https://remezcla.com/?post_type=re_features&p=368944 It takes a special kind of talent to take a sour experience and turn it into gold, and Tei Shi has proven she has it. Born Valerie Teicher Barbosa, the Colombian-Canadian artist went through a nightmare of a breakup with her former record label and management that left her understandably broken and distrustful. But instead

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]]> Tei Shi_Valerie Photo by Vogue Giambri. REVIEW: Empress Of Embodies Hollywood’s Glitz & Glam on Daring New Album https://remezcla.com/features/music/review-empress-of-embodies-hollywoods-glitz-glam-new-album-for-your-consideration/ Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:16:37 +0000 https://remezcla.com/?post_type=re_features&p=367399 Lorely Rodríguez spent the second half of 2022 reminding us on a weekly basis to stop sleeping on her, and with her fourth album as Empress Of, she’s determined to wake people from their slumber. A natural evolution from the club stylings of 2020’s I’m Your Empress Of and 2022’s Save Me EP, but with

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]]> Empress Of Photo by Kaio Cesar. Chancha Via Circuito & Luvi Torres’ Collaborative EP Open the Door to Personal & Collective Healing https://remezcla.com/features/music/chancha-via-circuito-luvi-torres-collaborative-ep-ceremonia/ Wed, 06 Oct 2021 18:14:57 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_features&p=310317 Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the globe in 2020, the way we connect with ourselves and others has been challenged in ways that today’s generations haven’t experienced before, giving way to collective feelings of grief and anxiety that are hard to deal with alone. Argentina’s Luvi Torres and Chancha Via Circuito are two artists

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]]> 3. Photo by Yamila Guns Rubén Blades To Be Honored As The 2021 Latin Recording Academy Person Of The Year https://remezcla.com/music/ruben-blades-to-be-honored-as-the-2021-latin-recording-academy-person-of-the-year/ Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:41:07 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=305528 The Latin Recording Academy just announced its 2021 Person of the Year, and it’s none other than Panamanian living legend Rubén Blades. The singer/songwriter, musician, activist, politician, actor and producer now joins the likes of Caetano Veloso, Shakira, Juan Luis Guerra, Emilio Estefan and more who have been given the same recognition in previous years.

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]]> header-ruben-blades Ruben Blades performs during "Caminando, Adios Y Gracias concert" at Bank United Center on August 27, 2016 in Miami, Florida. Photo by Johnny Louis/WireImage Café Tacvba, Lido Pimienta, Ambar Lucid & More Are Set to Play Ruido Fest This August https://remezcla.com/music/ruido-festival-lineup-details/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 19:47:14 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=305468 In case you still haven’t heard the news, live music is making a spectacular return and we’ll be witnessing our favorite artists back on stage sooner than you think. Ruido Fest is the latest festival to drop their lineup, and you might want to get your vaccines in order and check flight schedules to Chicago

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]]> header-ruido-fest Art by Stephany Torres for Remezcla 10 of the Many Acts From Primavera Sound’s 2022 Lineup That Have Us Screaming in Unison https://remezcla.com/lists/music/primavera-sound-lineup-acts-to-get-excited-about/ Tue, 25 May 2021 21:23:22 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=305203 With the current worldwide COVID-19 vaccination process under way, and a growing number of concerts, tours and festivals being announced by the day, our dream of finally getting back together in community to witness our favorite bands and artists is about to come true. But it’s today’s announcement of the 2022 edition of Barcelona’s Primavera

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]]> header-ps-roster Art by Stephany Torres for Remezcla 5 Performances To Celebrate 10 Years of El Sonido, Seattle-Based Station KEXP’s Most Iconic Show https://remezcla.com/lists/music/performance-recommendations-el-sonido-kexp/ Thu, 20 May 2021 17:41:54 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=304940 This year marks the 10th anniversary of El Sonido, one of the most iconic shows in Seattle-based radio station and non-profit arts organization KEXP 90.3 FM’s roster. Since first taking the airways and YouTube by storm in 2011, host DJ Chilly has used the KEXP platform to turn the spotlight to Latinx, Latin American, Caribbean

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]]> header-kexp-el-sonido Images from the artists. Art by Stephany Torres for Remezcla Here Are 5 New Artists You Can’t Miss at This Year’s LAMC Showcases https://remezcla.com/lists/music/5-new-artists-cant-miss-years-lamc-showcases/ Tue, 04 May 2021 19:44:01 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?post_type=re_guides&p=303920 The wait is finally over. The Latin Alternative Music Conference (LAMC) officially kicks off its 23rd edition, and second consecutive virtual one, today (May 4). The conference will run until May 7 with a program packed with panels, workshops, showcases, Q&A sessions, and networking events aimed at artists and music industry players—all completely free of

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]]> header-lamc-showcase Art by Stephany Torres for Remezcla Watch These Street Freestyle Performers Mesmerize Guaynaa & Lele Pons in Cartagena https://remezcla.com/music/street-freestyler-performers-mesmerize-guaynaa-lele-pons-cartagena/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 17:33:09 +0000 https://local.remezcla.com?p=302271 The COVID-19 pandemic didn’t stop many of your favorite artists from going on a little vacay during this past Easter break, and it surely didn’t stop them from documenting it on social media. Guaynaa and Lele Pons can be added to that list, as they took a trip to sunny Cartagena de Indias and they

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