Selena is often called the "Queen of Tejano music." In the 1990s, she brought this underdog genre to international heights. Tejano award shows were glitzy affairs and Tejano radio DJs were like rock stars in Texas and the Southwest. Even the New York Times called it the fastest-growing Latino genre in the country.
But when Selena died, Tejano went from boom ... Show More
Nov 2024
Yolanda Saldívar: Fan Fatale | 130
<p>Yolanda Saldívar’s whole life is Tejano music, especially the genre’s biggest rising star: Selena Quintanilla. Yolanda works her way into Selena’s inner circle, first as leader of her fan club and eventually more like a second mother. Then she abuses her power, terrorizing sta ... Show More
44m 5s
Sep 2024
Mexican pop is bigger than you think
Last month, our producer Reanna Cruz had the opportunity to attend Baja Beach Fest in Rosarito, Mexico, a three-day Latin music festival set on the Mexican coastline. While they were there, they got the chance to tap into what's happening in the world of Mexican music – from roma ... Show More
42m 36s
Mar 2024
Reggaeton: The Rhythm That Took over the World (Reggaetón, el Ritmo que Dominó el Mundo)
<p>Bad Bunny, Karol G, and even Shakira in more recent years... If these names don't sound like anything to you, it's time to dust those earphones off and tune in to the most recent craze of Latin American music that has dominated the planet: reggaeton.<br/><br/><br/>Or ... Show More
27m 34s
Apr 2023
Game changers with Gaye Su Akyol, Dana Colley, Marc Ribot and Via Mardot
Gaye Su Akyol, Dana Colley, Marc Ribot and Via Mardot discuss who they would most like to collaborate with, how they deal with the politics of the industry, and which musician or band has been a game changer in their lives.Gaye Su Akyol was born in Istanbul to an artistic family. ... Show More
25m 16s
<p>This week and next, we’re presenting <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/sound-influence-the-art-and-soul-of-puerto-rico/id1780000014" target="_blank"><i>Sound Influence: The Art and Soul of Puerto Rico.</i></a></p><p> </p><p>The Río Piedras-based comedy band Los Ri ... Show More
