Earlier this year I took a trip to Tulum, Mexico. It is a beautiful sandy escape perfect for lounging on the beach with drink in hand, until well bronzed and ready for a siesta. On the first day of my trip, I found myself appropriately standing barefoot in the sand and belly up to a bar contemplating my drink order. It didn’t take more than a moment to come to my conclusion. Una Michelada, por favor…
I don’t know what she is saying. And I don’t care. I just love this woman’s voice and silky smooth rhythms. This week I am featuring the Brazilian tunes of: Ceu…
I’m on my way to Mexico for a girlfriend getaway! About a month ago we booked our flights using Priceline. And we decided on Spirit Airlines because they offered the cheapest flights. Flying Spirit meant $100 less on the fare. Score! Of course, we are not dummies. We knew this low budget carrier would not be as great as other airlines. But I did not expect them to stoop quite as low as they did.…
These modern artists are influenced by Argentinian and Uruguayan rock, hip hop and electronic music. And some of their songs are in French. Their music is mysterious and sensual. And it makes you want to dance and chill out all at once. This week I am featuring electronic tango music from: Bajo Fondo Tango Club Their sound is unique and familiar all at once. Leonel, el Feo is a tribute to Edmundo Rivera, a famous Argentine Tango singer. And it was created by the founding group member, Luciano Superveille. Other songs from Superveille and Bajo Fondo Tango Club that I love are Pulso (100 Mares) and Fandango. You’ll notice that each song sounds very different. And there often seems to…
There she is in the distance, a cluster of whitewashed homes with terracotta roofs perched atop a cliff in a lush, Spanish countryside; straight out of a fairy-tale.…
This is one of my favorite bands ever. They have album after album of international hits. And some people refer to them as the Beatles of the Latin world. This week I am featuring the romantic, rock music of: Mana…
