This week we're bringing back an episode from the archive in honor of mother's day. We've got TWO special guests on the show with us -- las mujeres que nos dieron la vida -- our mamis! We know we're lucky to have two amazing and lovely mujeres that we get to call our mamis, so we invited them on to share their fave jams with us. Pia y Rosa each came on the show to tell some stories and share some very mami songs. You ready for some mom jams? Checkirau! Featuring music by Los Cinco Latinos, Willy...
May 10, 2024•35 min
A mainstay of the salsa romántica genre, Victor Manuelle’s career has spanned over 30 years. And he’s still at it - last month saw the release of his 21st album, which includes his 65th top ten hit. This week we look back at his career, his hits, controversies, and his enduring impact on salsa today. Featuring music by Victor Manuelle, Frankie Ruiz, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Voltio, Jowell y Randy and Wisin. Show notes: bit.ly/44pz6aA Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newslet...
May 03, 2024•30 min
It’s Saturday morning. You hear the music and you know: te van a despertar. “Nadie me ayuda en esta casa!” Now you’re grown, nadie te ayuda a limpiar esta casa, and it’s time to take things into your own hands with a limpieza mix. This week, our faves to get you in the mood to sweep, mop and get your house in order. Featuring music by Luisito Ayala, La Puerto Rican Power, Ana Gabriel, Elvis Crespo, Salserín, Sonora Siguaray, Thalia, Marino Castellanos, Fey. Show notes: bit.ly/44in0Qp Follow us: ...
Apr 26, 2024•34 min
It’s amazing, it’s fucked up, it’s weird, it’s fun, and it’s also maybe the most destructive force on earth. This week, we talk about money — in all its complicated glory — and bring you songs that address the little papelitos that make the world go ‘round. Featuring music by Cardi B, Juan Gabriel, Trinidad Cardona, Hector Lavoe, Virlán García, Fuete Billete, Yung Beef, Baby Rasta y Gringo, Ft. Ñengo, Pacho, and Jennifer Lopez. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4b4tUex Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMen...
Apr 19, 2024•43 min
Have you checked out La Shaki’s latest album? This week, we’re getting into Shakira’s first new album in 7 years(!!!). Taking her back to her breakup album roots, she also brought us a few interesting collabs, jumped on a few current trends, and tried some new things. Join us as we take a deep dive! Featuring music by Shakira, Cardi B, Karol G, Grupo Frontera and Manuel Turizo. Show notes: bit.ly/4au83xe Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Apr 12, 2024•43 min
It’s been a minute since we gave you some new musiquita, so this week we have tracks off new albums you should check out, some candidates for song of the summer, and a couple more unusual selections. Featuring music by AB Quintanilla, Left SM, Zeri, Álvaro Díaz, Rauw Alejandro, Daddy Yankee, Empress Of, Pepe Aguilar, Rainao,, Enrique Iglesias, El Alfa, Esteman, and Villano Antillano. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4artPl5 Follow: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMj...
Apr 05, 2024•43 min
Bilingual and bicultural, Tejano music is a unique product of Texas’ Latino community. Today we’re joined by Veronique Medrano, a Tex-Mex Country and Tejano artist and native of Brownsville, Texas. From Tejano classics to a new generation of Tejano artists, we get into Tejano’s impact and lasting cultural legacy. Featuring music by Veronique Medrano, Freddy Fender, Selena, El Dusty and Happy Colors. Show notes: bit.ly/3PDcD3G Follow: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bi...
Mar 29, 2024•56 min
In many ways — because of migration patterns, industry and other socio-political factors — Cuban music is in the DNA of what became Latin popular music, and one place we can clearly hear that is son. This week, we talk about Cuban son - its sonic hallmarks, its history, and its influence on Latinx music today. Featuring music by Sexteto Habanero, La Sonora Matancera, Trio Matamoros, Beny Moré, Buena Vista Social Club, Omara Portuondo, Compay Segundo, and Gloria Estefan. Follow us: instagram.com/...
Mar 22, 2024•51 min
You know the one. The boss bitch. The one who commands everyone’s attention, who have no fucks to give, who we will happily fall in line for. On this week’s episode we’re exploring songs by las que mandan. Listen in for your some of your favorites and a few new boss bitch anthems. Featuring music by Ivy Queen, Empress Of, La India, Ana Macho, Bellos Públicos, Villano Antillano, Isabella Lovestory, Chavela Vargas, Olga Tañón, Mariah Carey and Jay Z. Show notes: bit.ly/3Tks4i7 Follow us: instagram...
Mar 15, 2024•48 min
What was the pop Latino landscape like in 1984? Pérez is turning 40 this year, and when they looked at what was going on forty years ago, they found some jams. From longing ballads to fun covers to political commentary that feels just as relevant today as ever, this week we have some real classics for y’all. Featuring music by Juan Gabriel, Los Tigres del Norte, Lissette, Los Bukis, José José, Carmita Jimenez, and José Feliciano. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3V87wMA Follow us: instagram.com/RadioM...
Mar 08, 2024•48 min
While not part of the mainstream image of country music, the reality is there are and have been Latinx artists making country music for a long time. Today we explore some of those artists and the boundaries of what Latinx country music is. Featuring music by Caballo Dorado, Linda Rondstadt, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Veronique Medrano, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Sammy Arriaga, Laura Denisse y Los Brillantes, Lalo Cameros, Jesse & Joy. Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMe...
Mar 01, 2024•53 min
It’s time for some new musiquita, aaand it’s also February. So this week we’re celebrating our gente negra by highlighting Afro Latine artists you know and love who are working now - and some up and comers some you should watch out for. Featuring music by Amara La Negra, Safaree, J Noa, Los Rakas, GodDessey, Gente de Zona, Ovi, Junior Zamora, Ozuna, Darell, Maluma, and Beyonce. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3uJxTO0 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin...
Feb 23, 2024•30 min
While we don’t take issue with romantic love, we’ve got a tradition of putting out an anti-valentine’s day episode every year. Whether you are nursing a broken heart, falling deeper in love with your friends or swearing off love entirely, this episode is for you. Featuring music by Becky G, Karol G, Eladio Carrion, Alzate, Yeison Jimenez, Alex Anwandter, Fonseca, Andrés Quesada, Girl Ultra, Raulin Rodriguez, Carmen Delia Dipiní.
Feb 09, 2024•34 min
It’s cold, dark, and gray here, and we’re starting to feel those winter blues. We’re not sure this week’s episode will combat the seasonal affective disorder vibes in the way some sunshine and una playita could, pero we’re in solidarity with your longing, and that has to count for something right? Featuring music by Jarina de Marco, Lido Pimienta, Alex Anwadter, Florentino ft Bambii & KD One, Juan Luis Guerra, Romeo Santos, Baby Cocada, Luis Fonsi, Feid, Mura Masa, and Daniela Lalita. Show n...
Feb 02, 2024•38 min
You might associate harps with angels, heaven, or Europe but it’s actually a global instrument. From Venezuela to Paraguay to the Andes and beyond, this week we explore a few of the Latin American musical traditions that have incorporated versions of the harp. Featuring music by Carlos Alvarado, Jose Miguel Aguilar, Yilberto Rivero, Jose Gregorio Lopez, Silvino Armas, Alfredo Rolando Ortiz, Tlen Huicani, Florencio Coronado, Juan Vicente Torrealba. Show notes: bit.ly/48Nkbsi Follow us: instagram....
Jan 26, 2024•56 min
Feliz año beibis! For our first episode of the year we’ve got a little collection of songs for you that will fit whatever mood you’re bringing into 2024. Whether you need some perreo duro, aggressive serotonin club tracks to stave off the seasonal depression, or sweet romance, we’re ready with the jams for whatever the year has to throw at us. We hope. Featuring music by Ñengo Flow, Wisin y Yandel, SoFTT, Tiagz, Fuerza Régida, El Alfa, Dawer X Damper, Luck Ra, KHEA, Daymé Arocena, Rafa Pabón, El...
Jan 19, 2024•34 min
Let’s be real ya’ll, these holidays are really about the food. And you don’t have to look farther than our music for evidence. So to end the year we’ve got a series of songs about our favorite holiday foods. Featuring music by Sonora Ponceña, El Gran Combo, Victor Manuelle, Lalo Guerrero, Maragaita, Carlos Mendez, La Sonora Dinamita y Conexión Divina. Show notes: bit.ly/3GH38vs
Dec 15, 2023•45 min
As year end rapidly approaches, we’re reflecting back on this year in Latinx music. The big trends, the iconic tracks, the songs we couldn’t get out of our heads and the ones we felt broke new ground. Featuring music by Shakira, Bzrp, Diego Raposo, Cohoba, Grupo Frontera, Manuel Turizo, Sofia Kourtesis, Prince Royce, Tainy, Rauw Alejandro, Kali Uchis and Karol G. Show notes: bit.ly/41cy8ga Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Dec 08, 2023•45 min
The year is coming to a wrap pero la música nunca para! This week, we have some fun new releases that offer a little tropical calorcito that will warm you up even as the temps drop. Featuring music by Gustavo Elis, Helado Negro, Arcángel, Peso Pluma, Esty, Baby Rasta & Gringo, Zion y Lennox, Jarina de Marco, Cali y El Dandee, Marshmello, LiL CaKe, and Brray Show notes: https://bit.ly/3t33g5a Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Dec 01, 2023•41 min
We are unexpectedly out this week, so we are re-running our Protest episode, inspired by some of the beautiful acts of resistance we have been witnessing the last few weeks calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. We’ll be back in your feeds on December 1. In the meantime, we hope these songs fuel your fight - whether it’s calling your reps or putting your bodies on the line. Our hearts are with Gaza and, as always, con todes ustedes. Featuring music by Ana Tijoux, Aventura, La Santa Cecilia, Luis Enriq...
Nov 17, 2023•39 min
Did you know that Yamilet is the most referenced name in Latinx music? Okay probably not, but this week we’ve got FOUR songs for you that talk about her. Who is she?? Why is she such a presence? We’ve got lots of theories for you, and a surprisingly deep discussion of this musically famous name. Featuring music by Daddy Yankee, La Gillette, Onguito Wa, Rochy RD, Bad Bunny, SXTEEN and Poke. Show notes: bit.ly/3ufphxS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioM...
Nov 10, 2023•35 min
This week, we’re bringing you with us on our trip to Tucson, Arizona, where we gathered with other members of Mijente - a Latinx political home for those who seek racial, economic, gender and climate justice. We can’t remember a time where it didn’t feel appropriate to say it’s a politically rough moment, pero ajá. It’s rough times. And because we believe we need joy to fuel our fight, we asked our compas to tell us - and you! - about the songs that have been fueling them. We hope they fuel you ...
Nov 03, 2023•28 min
It’s become an annual tradition, so we are digging into our espooky catalog in search of festive selections pa celebrar. Get into the mood with harps from Veracruz, killer novela-style boleros, dia de los muertos songs and more. Featuring music by Kali Uchis, Lila Downs, Tainy, Young Miko, J Balvin, Jowell y Randy, Cafe Tacvba, Ana Tijoux, Shadia Mansour, Tlen Huicani, Lino Chavez, Salt Cathedral, Celso Piña Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Oct 27, 2023•42 min
As we have moved to cell phones, silent mode, and Do Not Disturb life, the phone ring is slowly losing its ubiquity, pero eráse una vez it was a part of daily life — so naturally producers and songwriters creatively incorporated it into beats and song plot lines. This week, we dedicate the episode to a disappearing classic: the phone ring. Featuring music by Hector El Father, Wisin y Yandel, Aventura, Oro Sólido, Selena, and Bad Bunny. Show notes: bit.ly/3FnmN2K Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMen...
Oct 20, 2023•33 min
Bad Bunny has a new album out today, but he’s not the only one with new music right now. On this week’s episode we’ve got more artists hopping on the Mexican regional bandwagon, sweet indie tracks, new music from our favorite political Chilena and much more. Featuring music by Bad Bunny, Shakira, Fuerza Regida, Mar, Tomasito García, Ana Tijoux, Omar Apollo, Marc Anthony, Pepe Aguilar, Empress Of, Pitbull and Vikina. Show notes: bit.ly/3RXwa0B Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/Radio...
Oct 13, 2023•39 min
Mare Advertencia has been making feminist hip hop that addresses revolutionary politics and uncomfortable topics from her home in Oaxaca for years, but the Zapoteca rapper has had some big come ups recently. Join us in anticipation of Indigenous Peoples’ day as we talk about her musical trajectory, what it was like to get the news that her song was featured on Wakanda Forever, and why she doesn’t like to call herself an activist. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3Q3R4d5 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioM...
Oct 06, 2023•42 min
We’re mixing it up and breaking our only rule this week! We’ve got songs by non-Latinx artists — because they include a sample of a Latinx song. Foundational hip hop, 90s house, fun pop throwbacks, and more sorpresitas. Featuring music by Deee-Lite, Boogie Down Productions, Wyclef Jean, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Celia Cruz, Jeni Fujita, Cibo Matto, DJ Khaled, Rhianna, Bryson Tiller, Shakira, Saweetie, GALXARA, Major Lazer and Sean Paul. Show notes: bit.ly/46uZIXK Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitt...
Sep 29, 2023•39 min
Familia can be complicated, but they almost always play a huge role in who we are. Esta semana, songs that feature familial ties - abues, madres, titis, primos y más. Featuring music by Becky G, Sofia Kourtesis, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Carlos Rivera, Los Inquietos del Norte, Olga y Tony, and Aventura. Show notes: bit.ly/457ZPXP Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Sep 22, 2023•44 min
Have you ever been lied to so bad you’ve started to question your reality? We hope not, pero this week we talk gaslighting. Songs about mentirosos, cheating revenge fantasies, remixes of gaslighting classics y más! Featuring music by Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Ozuna, Karol G, Anuel AA, Luli en Saturno, Aventura, Judy Santos, Snow Tha Product, Amigos Invisibles, Rauw Alejandro Show notes: bit.ly/3ZfFOxr Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Sep 15, 2023•32 min
Buenas buenassss!!!! We’re back from nuestras vacaciones de verano and ready with some new music for y’all! Our tastes remain as wild as ever, and we’re here to welcome you back into the fold with chart-topping Mexican regional, experimental Caribbean electronica, indigenous futurism, Latin jazz y más. Featuring music by Grupo Frontera, Manuel Turizo, Jarina de Marco, Mediopicky, Alfredo Rodriguez, Diego Raposo, Luzmila Carpio, Lil Joujou, Villano Antillano, Rome, Karol G, and Rubio. Show notes:...
Sep 08, 2023•44 min
