I apologise in advance for the amount of sheer noise on offer in the column. There seems to be a clear movement of DIY noise ...

The Circular Universe is a new film that documents the extraordinary life of Brazilian electro-acoustic and multimedia artist ...

A woman ascends into the sky while folding laundry. A dead relative returns for dinner. Nobody screams. Nobody asks how it happened. Life simply continues.

The announcement arrived at a familiar moment in the Latin live-event calendar. Premios Juventud confirmed its first wave of performers for the 2026 edition ...

A six-piece Santiago boy band recruits its members through an online casting call, trains for six months without label backing, writes its own songs, designs its own choreography, and cultivates a fan ...

It’s August, the month when my fellow citizens traditionally go on their holidays. Two lots of Parisian neighbours are here for at least a fortnight, so what better excuse to stay indoors and listen ...

First, though, some information on how to help victims of the Colombian earthquake. There’s an Instagram initiative to channel aid direct to Choco, the quake’s epicentre and one of the poorest ...

Music has always been about more than sound. Throughout Latin America, artists use clothing to communicate culture, confidence, heritage, and individuality before a single note is played. From ...

For decades, recording an album capable of reaching an international audience generally required access to professional studios, specialised equipment, industry contacts, and substantial financial ...

South America is bigger than most first-time visitors expect. The continent covers roughly 17.8 million square kilometres and stretches across 12 countries and one overseas territory. That scale is ...

Music is woven into everyday life across Latin America. It accompanies family celebrations, religious traditions, neighbourhood festivals, political movements, and cultural milestones, serving as both ...