Saxophonist, flutist, clarinetist, trumpeter… that burst on the jazz scene in 80s along with a group of fellow “young lions” (Wynton Marsalis, Kevin Eubanks, Paquito D’Rivera) – modern jazz musicians steeped in the traditions of jazz. Chico Freeman is the jazz world’s Bruce Lee who took his mastery of many traditional martial arts disciplines and regurgitated them into his own Jeet Kune Do.
This is fictional folk music from the Ukraine. Similar to the fictional Elvish languages J.R.R. Tolkien created for his Lord of the Rings mythologies, the members of DakhaBrakha (all graduates of the Kyiv National University of Culture and Arts) have deconstructed Eastern European folk music then reconstituted the memes into a sonic culture that exist only within the DakhaBrakha alternative universe.
Perotá Chingó
Brandi and the twins.
L.A.-based Mexican-American band create an eclectic guisado of cumbias, corridos, elegant mambos, and raw rock ‘n’ roll. “Treinta Dias” won a Grammy for best Latin rock or alternative recording. Their name comes from Saint Cecilia, patron saint of music.
2015 Latin Grammy Best New Artist winner Monsieur Periné is a Columbian band that combines 1920’s swing with latin cumbias and Brazilian sambas.
Latin rock band out of San Francisco formed in 1970 and featuring virtuoso guitarist Santana – not Carlos but little brother Jorge. The original lineup lasted only until their first album with many of the former members finding fame in other rock and jazz groups. Malo has continued in many different incarnations up through the 2010’s.
Even after devoting a considerable portion of her sizable fortune to humanitarian efforts, Rihanna spared no expense when crafting this, her eighth studio album, hiring the best producers, songwriters, and artistic collaborators. None of which would have been possible if she had not gotten her money.
Pick your label: electro vacilón, electro tropical, psychedelic cumbia, afro-colombian house, progressive folklore, champetronics, latin electronic erotica… Founder Simón Mejía blends traditional Colombian music rhythms with modern electronic beats while lead singer Liliana Saumet brings the funky tropical feel from Colombia’s Caribbean coast. Will Smith decided to end a 10 year hip-hop hiatus by contributing to Bomba Estéreo’s remix of Fiesta because, as he articulates, “it’s hot sh*t”.