Leonel Manzaneres

Cumbia Mexicana: A Brief History

Leonel dives into the rich history of the Cumbia music scene in Mexico and the countless regional scenes that it's gone on to inspire.

May 2, 2023 • Passion Weiss

The Best Afro Jams of 2022

2022 was a year of good news, as African music is increasingly becoming a hot commodity in the Global market, Leonel writes.

Dec 27, 2022 • Passion Weiss

Deconstruct to Preserve: A Review of Avalanche Kaito's New LP

Avalanche Kaito's new project is punk in every sense of the word, a sound that transgresses and deconstructs, but also has the virtue of advancing…

Aug 10, 2022 • Passion Weiss

Afro Jams of the Week: October 19, 2021

Leonel Manzanares de la Rosa's Afro Jams of the Week returns featuring new music from Kenya, Ethiopia, Mali and more.

Oct 19, 2021 • Leonel Manzanares de la Rosa

Mavericks From the Other Side of the Curtain: A Soviet Jazz Mix

Leonel Manzanares de la Rosa revisits the forgotten yet rich rich musical exchange between East and West during the Cold War.

May 18, 2021 • Leonel Manzanares de la Rosa

Esta Fiesta No Termina: On the Legacy of Proyecto Uno

Leonel Manzaneres de la Rosa explores the influence of the Latin urban music pioneers.

Feb 21, 2020 • Leonel Manzanares de la Rosa

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