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JSCA releases new track and video for “María”, an ode to Colombia

“Maria”, the fresh track from new voice of South London, JSCA, is an R&B/soul devotion to all-encompassing love, and an ode to Colombia. This track follows her debut “Carousel”, a neo-soul crooner with sunny congas and sweet soulful harmonies reminiscent of Charlotte Dos Santos, Fatima and Mahalia. JSCA’s voice is strong and distinct on ‘María’, […]

Riffy synth-pop band Armenia opens its inbox to fans and launches new remixes EP

 Colombian indie band Armenia have been super active in the ‘cuarentena total’: the single “Ay, Corazón (Silencio)” was released on March 27, they’ve curated a quarantine playlist on Spotify, they’ve opened their inbox to fans and are set to launch an EP of remixes next month. Rebecca Wilson catches up with band leader, lead singer […]

Music focus: ChocQuibTown

BristoLatino music editor Rebecca Wilson tells us all we need to know about ChocQuibTown, the Latin Grammy Award-winning Afro-Colombian hip-hop group Who? Tropical hip-hop from Tostao (young percussionist), Goyo (female MC, singer and producer), Slow Mike (Goya’s brother, young beatmaker and technofile), and many other musicians. Where? Founded in their town Quibdó, capital city of the Chocó […]