As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we wanted to highlight four trans Latina musicians. Especially given the increasing attacks on trans people, it felt important to celebrate and honor these women and their musical contributions. Featuring music by Linn da Quebrada, Liniker, Arca and Villano Antillano. Show notes: bit.ly/3TUUNKt Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea ..read more

This week, Vero guides us through a dive into a Latinas making electronic music today. A genre - or set of genres! - that transcends boundaries of style and sound, music produced electronically has expanded how we perceive music, who can make it, and even what is sonically possible in endless and amazing ways. Show notes: bit.ly/3FxhpKZ Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea ..read more

A legendary artist, Susana Baca is also responsible for bringing Afro-Peruvian rhythms to the world stage. An incredible singer, dancer and activist, Baca’s extensive catalog honors the deep legacy of Afro-Peruvians both thematically and rhythmically. In honor of Black History Month, we take a deep dive into Baca’s life and career, bringing shine to this incredible woman who, at 78, continues her career. Featuring music by Susana Baca Show notes: bit.ly/3xscQgu Follow us: instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea tinyletter.com/radiomenea ..read more

In the USA, Valentine’s day is exclusively focused on romantic love. Pero en América Latina es el día del amor y la amistad, and this Valentine’s day we wanna honor the love and care in friendships. The way our social structures are set up, romantic relationships seem to be set up as the ones that deserve to become the most valuable ones in our lives. We reject that premise. This week, we talk about songs that remind us about the value and radical potential of friendship. Featuring music by Bad Bunny, Los Enanitos Verdes, Ibeyi, Los 2 de la S, Banda MS, Javiera Mena, El Chaval de la Bachata, J ..read more

This week we’re bringing you the awards categories you never knew you needed. The best song for cleaning your house? For getting ready to turn up? For feeling feelings that you aren’t actually feeling? We may never make it to the Latin Grammy’s, so we decided to bring the award show to you. Featuring music by Luisito Ayala y La Puerto Rican Power, Juan Gabriel, Wisin y Yandel, Alexis y Fido, Pepe Aguilar, Ángela Aguilar, La Marisoul, Mon Laferte, Juanes and Fuete Billete. Show notes: bit.ly/3l5Ca9o Follow us: instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea tinyletter.com/radiomenea ..read more

This week we have a nice lil variedad of new finds for y’all: sentimental ballads, trippy morphing boleros, healing-vibes R&B y mucho más. Featuring music by Yahritza y su Esencia, Kali Uchis, Willy Chirino, NOIA, Buscabulla, Ximena Sariñana, Melov, Soy Emilia, Geogy Mills, Nicky Jam, and Andrea Bell. Show notes: bit.ly/3HBTuf4 Follow us: instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea tinyletter.com/radiomenea ..read more

As Shaki breaks the internet with her BZRP freestyle dissing her cheating ex, we decided to explore the genre of the diss track. This week - in addition to the Shaki’s viral session with producer Biza por su puesto - we explore all manner of diss tracks and tiraeras. Do we love the mess o nos da pena ajena? But it’s more than beefs and pettiness - the art of the creative insult, the lyrical skill, the culture of la batalla. Featuring music by Paquita la del Barrio, Shakira x Bizarrap, Carlos Vives, Tego Calderon ft Voltio, Residente, Mariah Carey, and Anuel AA. Show notes: bit.ly/3iPxcg6 Follo ..read more

New year, new…hookups? 2023 is here and we are thirsty! Okay not really, but the songs we are bringing this week definitely are. It isn’t hard to find Latinx songs with horny undertones, and this week we have a few of our favorites. Featuring music by La Lupe, El Alfa, Nicky Jam, Tomasa de Real, Speedy, RaiNao, Brray, Leslie Grace, Noriel, Bad Bunny, ñengo flow and Yomil y El Dany. Show notes: bit.ly/3ILz58m Follow us: instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea tinyletter.com/radiomenea ..read more

Last week you gave us your faves of 2022 - now it’s our turn. Featuring music by Bad Bunny, Lucrecia Dalt, Yahritza y Su Esencia, Oksana Linde, Manuel Turizo, Villano Antillano, Rauw Alejandro, Natti Natasha, Daddy Yankee, and Wisin y Yandel. Show notes: bit.ly/3V7WMKd Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea ..read more

2022 isn’t over yet, and we’re rounding it out with some new new for your end of year consideration! Ya saben, our usual combo of some weird shit and some pop. Featuring music by Grupo Firme, La Ventaja, Mala Fama, Karlos Rose, Mabe Fratti, Bacilos, Timo, Rauw Alejandro, Maricuir, and Lorena Orlando. Show notes: Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea ..read more