Radio Menea
Two Latinx friends. Wildly different music tastes. Each week they bring you música from the Latinx / Latina / Latino artists they love. Hosted by Miriam Zoila Pérez & Verónica Bayetti Flores.
Wed, January 29, 2025
DtMF y Hasta Luego
Some big, bittersweet news, amores - after almost 9 (!!!) years producing a weekly podcast, with over 300 episodes under our belts, we’re bringing Radio Menea to a close. In this final episode, we talk about that decision, what is next for this project, and Debí Tirar Más Fotos, Bad Bunny parting gift to us. Featuring music by Bad Bunny.
Tue, December 03, 2024
Ep 263: The Year in Chisme
Only the crumbling of our nation state could make Vero actually care about Latinx celebrity chisme, pero aqui estamos! We’re finding solace in distraction, gossip and some of our favorite tracks to close out this year. Cuidense amores, and we’ll see you in 2025. Featuring music by Ryan Castro, Maisak, Xavi, Rauw Alejandro, Laura Pausini, Yahritzia y Su Esencia, MJ Nebreda, Prince Royce, Gabito Ballesteros, CERO39, Ruzzi, Leon Leiden, Ximena Sariñana. Show notes: bit.ly/49rmtOH Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Thu, November 21, 2024
ENCORE: Rage
There have been so many emotions since the reelection of the orange chupacabra—fear, sadness, grief and yes—anger. As everyone gears up for the fight to come, we’re revisiting an 2022 episode from one of the most impactful impacts of his first administration—the Supreme Court’s reversal of 50 years of legal precedent for the right to abortion. Listen in for songs that connect us to our rage, our grief and our joy amidst what feels like constant disaster. Featuring music by La India, Kelis, Sergio George’s Salsa Giants, Mediopicky, Don Omar, La Lupe and Daddy Yankee. Show notes: bit.ly/3OkL6TD Follow us: ig: instagram.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Wed, November 06, 2024
ENCORE: F Fascism
So...things are feeling more than a little fascist in the USA right now. Todo mal, pero no a falta de resistencia. This week we are re-running an episode from last year in which we talk about the global rise of fascism, historical context around the ebbs and flows of progress and backlash, and of course, the soundtrack of resistance. Whether it’s the musicians who resisted the 1960’s rise of right-wing dictators in Latin America as part of the Nueva Canción movement, artists who are making political resistance music today, or songs that might not be outright political at all, but help us see (and feel!) what a better future might look like—music is here to fuel us as we fight back. Featuring music by Mercedes Sosa, Ana Macho, Rafa Pabön, Ana Tijoux ft Shadia Mansour, La Santa Cecilia, Javiera Mena, Helado Negro, and Xenia Rubinos. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4eeZ6J6 Follow us: ig: instagram.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Tue, November 05, 2024
ENCORE: La Nueva Canción
This week we're re-running an episode exploring the Latin American folk music movement that was La Nueva Canción. Fueled by leftist politics and the integration of indigenous musical elements and instruments, La Nueva Canción produced incredible and inspirational folk music across the region and continues to influence the music we love today. ***Also, we had a math struggle this epi! Violeta Parra was born in 1917, so she was actually in her 50s when she died, not in her 30s! Thank you Christina for pointing it out :) Featuring music by Violeta Parra, Carlos Varela, Atahualpa Yupanqui, Ali Primera, Lourdes Pérez and Victor Jara. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3Azsn3s Follow us: ig: instagram.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Wed, October 30, 2024
ENCORE: Halloween
Trico Tri! Today we’re stretching wayyyy back in the archives for our very first jalogüin episode. It’s weird, it’s spooky, there are vampires and brujas and scary things that aren’t our political situation. We know we can all use a little escape right now. Enjoy! Featuring music from Johnny Prez, Total Freedom, Los Rakas, Las Sucias, El Gran Combo, and María y José. Show notes: bit.ly/4huKhVQ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Wed, October 23, 2024
Ep 262: La Colectiva Feminista
We’re back with a brand new episode, this time an interview with Shariana Ferrer-Núñez, co-founder of La Colectiva Feminista en Contrucción, a Puerto Rican grassroots group. They were very involved in the 2019 protests that forced the resignation of Governor Ricky Roselló, protests that utilized what came to be known as “perreo combativo.” It’s a really great conversation with Shariana about their broader political work and the role of things like reggaeton and perreo in organizing. The interview is in Spanish. Featuring music by Guaynaa, Kevvo, Farruko and Ankhal. Show notes: bit.ly/48lFKAC Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, October 18, 2024
ENCORE: Mediopicky
This week, we’re re-running a conversation we had with a very special guest: Dominican rapper, producer, and podcast fave Mediopicky. We talked back in 2021 (¡en español!) about his latest releases, collaborations, growing up in a household of four women, and the wide range of music that shaped his sound. He just put out a new album, "el precio de la yuca" earlier this fall — highly recommend — and we thought it was a great time to revisit our chat. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3AeD3nP Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, October 11, 2024
ENCORE: Dominican Dembow
We’re continuing our Dominican music series by bringing back this deep dive into Dominican dembow with Jennifer Mota from 2020. It holds up! A music journalist and expert in Dominican Dembow, Jennifer joined us to dig deep into the history and future of an increasingly influential genre. She breaks down the history of Dominican dembow, how migration has shaped it, and shares some of the most important songs from the arena. Featuring music by DJ Boyo, Jhon Distrito, Bad Bunny, La Delfi, Los Ando Locos, Milka La Mas Dura, El Alfa, Rochy RD, Kiko El Kreizy, El Mayor Clasico. Show notes: bit.ly/4f0XumY Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, October 04, 2024
ENCORE: Meet MULA
To start a few weeks focused on la música de la República Dominicana, we’re bringing back a 2019 interview with some of our faves: electro-Caribbean darlings MULA. In a full episode en español, we chat with Cristabel, Anabel, and Rachel about how they met, the whirlwind magia of their artistic process, their collaborations, and projects to come. Están redi?? Featuring music by MULA, Sibylle Baier, Tokischa ft Tivi Gunz, and Los Melódicos. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4dsHfOw Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, September 27, 2024
Ep 261: New tracks for a new season
We’re back loves and talking about our fave new releases. From non-monogamy anthems to toxic masculinity reggaeton to right wing nightmares and new singles from Bad Bunny and our Dominican faves MULA, it’s a journey beibeis! Featuring music by MULA, Bad Bunny, Ojitos Cafe, Arca, Tokischa, Nicky Jam, Luar La L, PJ Sin Suela, Chuwi and Maria Becerra. Show notes: bit.ly/4eEupgX Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, September 20, 2024
ENCORE: Fat Boy Fall
Move over, hot girl summer. It’s time for fat boy fall. This week, as some of us are reaching acceptance about fall’s inevitable approach on the northern hemisphere, we are re-running an epi on gordofobia, bringing some body posi anthems and songs by folks who identify in some way with their larger size. Featuring music by Jodosky, Big Pun, JLO, Akapellah, Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, and IMALOTOSA. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4cSRmfc Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, September 13, 2024
ENCORE: La Frontera
Selena deep cuts. Quinceañera classics. Borracho jams. We're continuing our streak of talking about music from la frontera this week by bringing back an episode with writer Yvonne Marquez. A native of Mission, Texas, Yvonne joins us to focus on the music of la frontera Tejana and to chat about our shared love of the Rio Grande Valley. Listen in for stories about kitchen dance parties, high school mariachi bands, and the best tamales spot in South Texas. Featuring music by Grupo Control, Jesika, La Mafia, Selena, Sofia Reyes and Ramón Ayala. Check out Yvonne's newest writing project Queer Futures: www.queerfutures.news Show notes: bit.ly/3TuVYRL
Fri, September 06, 2024
ENCORE: Selena's Amor Prohibido
Thirty years later, Selena’s magnum opus remains as relevant as ever. This week, we’re re-running a deep dive we did on this seminal album with the one and only Favy Fav. Co-host of Latinos Who Lunch and a dear friend of the podcast, artist Favy Fav is a MAJOR Selena stan. We get at the biggest hits, a few of the deep cuts, and revisit all of what makes Selena one of the greatest Latinx artists of all time. Featuring music by Selena. Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, August 30, 2024
Ep 260: The Border
The US-Mexico border is many things: a divisive political fact, a total fiction, home to many Latinx people and an arena of major cultural influence. For today’s episode, we take a look at some of the music that has arisen from this part of the country, and the social and political forces that influence life and art in this liminal space. Featuring music by Gaytan y Cantu, Los Tigres del Norte, Freddy Fender, Selena, Chalino Sanchez, Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho, Natanael Cano, Bad Bunny, Los Tremendos Gavilanes. Show notes: bit.ly/4e5DSxQ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, August 23, 2024
ENCORE: Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel was not just a singer and a songwriter - he was legendary. Over the years his songs brought us joy, his fabulous outfits gave us life, and his flamboyant performances served as the launchpad for countless family conversations about sexuality and gendered performance. For queer Latinxs, he was one of our icons. This episode, originally recorded shortly after his death, was Radio Menea’s first time dedicating an entire episode to one artist's life, music, and impact. Que en paz descanses, JuanGa - we'll never forget you. Featuring music by Juan Gabriel. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3YVppA8 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, August 16, 2024
ENCORE: Chavela Vargas
We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes that dive deep into the careers of iconic artists. An unofficial queer icon, Chavela lived outside of gender norms during a time when it was risky to do so. Despite this, she made a name for herself in Mexico with her incredible voice, becoming especially known for her renditions of classic rancheras. A complicated person and singular talent, we revisit her legacy in today’s episode. Featuring music by Chavela Vargas. Show notes: bit.ly/4dGtE6C Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, August 09, 2024
ENCORE: Susana Baca
Living legend Susana Baca is responsible for bringing Afro-Peruvian rhythms to the world stage. An incredible singer, dancer and activist, Baca’s extensive catalog honors the deep cultural legacy of Afro-Peruvians, both thematically and rhythmically. This week we’re re-running an episode we originally ran for Black History Month, but Baca’s life and career deserves shines all year long. Featuring music by Susana Baca. Show notes: https://bit.ly/46GvG4j Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, August 02, 2024
Ep 259: Indigenous Instruments
To wrap up our summer series on indigenous music, in today's new episode we explore how indigenous instruments have contributed a wealth of dynamic sounds, melodies and beats to the music of Latin America. We focus on six instruments—three percussion, two wind and one string–-as an entry point into the impact of these instruments on music in the region. Featuring music by Los Kjarkas, Sonora Dinamita, Lila Tirando a Violeta, Ismael Rivera, Quilapayún, Internacionales Conejos and Simon Diaz. Show notes: bit.ly/4dvqouV Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, July 26, 2024
Encore: The Lambada Lie
We talk a lot about the influence of African people, instruments, and rhythms on Latinx music. But we know that indigenous peoples and musical traditions have also had an impact. This week we are re-running a deep dive we took into one of the most iconic examples of that influence from Los Kjarkas, an Andean folk group from Bolivia, whose iconic song Llorando Se Fue (aka La Lambada) inspired many covers and samples, from the 80s until today. Featuring music by Los Kjarkas, Kaoma, Wisin y Yandel, Don Omar, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Marcia Ferreira. Show notes: bit.ly/3Aljwyh Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, July 19, 2024
Encore: Luzmila Carpio
This month we’re bringing you some of our favorite episodes focused on indigenous music, and this week we’re bringing back a deep dive into Luzmila Carpio, an indigenous Bolivian singer. Her songs, inspired by the sounds of bird song, streams, and the land she grew up on, have brought Quechua and Aymara sonic traditions and stories of indigenous resistance around the globe. Featuring music by Luzmila Carpio, Captain Planet, Pusisuyu Sikuthalas, and Nicola Cruz. Show notes: Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, July 12, 2024
Encore: Indigenous Artists
Originally aired during the thanksgiving season, we're bringing back this early days Indigenous artists episode for a lil indigenous summer series. We're giving you a little antidote to colonialist revisionist history by bringing indigenous artists who are making music that emphasizes their roots, integrating indigenous languages, instrumentation, and cultural references. We hope that you'll hear evidence that the colonial project has failed - indigenous cultures today are alive despite it all, and this small sampling of dynamic and diverse bodies of work is a tiny taste of that lucha. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3W3FJfb Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, July 05, 2024
Ep 258: Mood Shifts
On deck for this week we’ve got a slate of our favorite recent releases. True to form, this one really takes you on a mood shifting journey from summer reggaeton pops to experimental cello, from cumbia to electronic music and more. Featuring music by Los Angeles Azules, Emilia, Mabe Fratti, Nicky Jam, Ryan Castro, Boundary, La Santa Cecilia, Boza, Elena Rose, Moffa, Manuel Turizo, Ñengo Flow and Tokischa. Show notes: bit.ly/4eT9k3A Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, June 28, 2024
Encore: Trans Mujeres
It’s still pride month, and as it comes to a close we’re revisiting a 2023 episode featuring trans mujeres in Latinx music. Sadly the attacks that inspired this episode last year have only increased, so we continue 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/4eIKh32 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, June 21, 2024
ENCORE: Gay Anthems
Think: songs your favorite Latina drag queens love to perform. Songs that might not be explicitly gay, but get the queers going. You know the ones. These are the gay anthems. Featuring music by Selena, Ana Gabriel, Gloria Trevi, Thalia and Celia Cruz. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4bckGwl Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, June 14, 2024
ENCORE: Orgullo
It’s still gay Christmas over here, so we’re bringing you an episode from the archive featuring some of our favorite out queer and trans Latin artists. Featuring music by Albita, Linn Da Quebrada, Anaís Azul, Gina Chavez, Sailorfag and Elysia Crampton. Show notes: bit.ly/3KJDSqm Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, June 07, 2024
Ep 257: We're writing a book!
This week we’re sharing some big chisme: We are writing a book!!!! And not just a regular degular book, but an illustrated, choose-your-own-adventure exploration of the impact of Latinx music on US culture and US culture on Latinx music. In today’s episode we talk through the process that got us here, and give you a little taste of the kind of things we are going to cover through some of our favorite songs. We wouldn’t be doing this if it weren’t for all of your support for this project over the last 8 years — those of you who’ve listened, who’ve donated and bought our merch, who’ve posted about us and written about us — y estamos muy agradecides. 🥹 We’re so happy to get to finally talk about this project (that has been in the works for literal years!) and are muy excited to bring it to you in 2025. Featuring music by Son by Four, Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe, Marc Anthony, Hector El Father, Yomo, Gloria Estefan, Juan Gabriel, Victor Victor and Carmen Delia Delpini. Show notes: bit.ly/3KzR1T4 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, May 31, 2024
ENCORE: Queers
Pride is nigh, querides, and this week we’re re-running an early-days (2016!!!) episode of Radio Menea featuring queer artists. Listen in to hear about queer Latinx musicians who've been doing it since forever, and some of the new generation of out and proud folks who are walking in their footsteps. We also talk about the origins of Pride and its inextricable connection to Latinx resistance. Featuring music by Ricky Martin, Alex Anwandter, Andy Peña, Rita Indiana, Albita, and Javiera Mena.
Fri, May 24, 2024
Ep 256: Alex Anwandter
This week, un invitado muy especial: Chilean indie darling and Radio Menea fave Alex Anwandter, talking about his new album Dime Precioso. Join us as we talk about his bimbo era, why he’s found his power in the superficial, the challenges of the music industry today, and how - as a long time “super gay” artist - he’s moving away from the commodification of identity in his latest work. Featuring music by Alex Anwandter. Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, May 17, 2024
Ep 255: New Music from Old Faves
This week we’ve got some new music from our faves. From bachata and dreamy bedroom pop to mariachi and vibey house, it’s an eclectic and entertaining ride, as always. Featuring music by Ronny Mercedes, DJ Aguilar, Tei Shi, Wisin, Yandel, Xiomara Fortuna, Marc Anthony, Girl Ultra, Yahritzia y Su Esencia and Ambar Lucid. Show notes: bit.ly/4bj1IFd Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, May 10, 2024
Las Mamis [Encore]
This week we're bringing back an episode from the archive in honor of mother's day. We've got TWO special guests on the show with us -- las mujeres que nos dieron la vida -- our mamis! We know we're lucky to have two amazing and lovely mujeres that we get to call our mamis, so we invited them on to share their fave jams with us. Pia y Rosa each came on the show to tell some stories and share some very mami songs. You ready for some mom jams? Checkirau! Featuring music by Los Cinco Latinos, Willy Chirino, Santana ft Maná, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Chayanne, and Julio Iglesias. Show notes: bit.ly/3QF9tgx Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, May 03, 2024
Ep 254: Victor Manuelle
A mainstay of the salsa romántica genre, Victor Manuelle’s career has spanned over 30 years. And he’s still at it - last month saw the release of his 21st album, which includes his 65th top ten hit. This week we look back at his career, his hits, controversies, and his enduring impact on salsa today. Featuring music by Victor Manuelle, Frankie Ruiz, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Voltio, Jowell y Randy and Wisin. Show notes: bit.ly/44pz6aA Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, April 26, 2024
Ep 253: Limpieza Day
It’s Saturday morning. You hear the music and you know: te van a despertar. “Nadie me ayuda en esta casa!” Now you’re grown, nadie te ayuda a limpiar esta casa, and it’s time to take things into your own hands with a limpieza mix. This week, our faves to get you in the mood to sweep, mop and get your house in order. Featuring music by Luisito Ayala, La Puerto Rican Power, Ana Gabriel, Elvis Crespo, Salserín, Sonora Siguaray, Thalia, Marino Castellanos, Fey. Show notes: bit.ly/44in0Qp Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, April 19, 2024
Ep 252: Shmoney
It’s amazing, it’s fucked up, it’s weird, it’s fun, and it’s also maybe the most destructive force on earth. This week, we talk about money — in all its complicated glory — and bring you songs that address the little papelitos that make the world go ‘round. Featuring music by Cardi B, Juan Gabriel, Trinidad Cardona, Hector Lavoe, Virlán García, Fuete Billete, Yung Beef, Baby Rasta y Gringo, Ft. Ñengo, Pacho, and Jennifer Lopez. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4b4tUex Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, April 12, 2024
Ep 251: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
Have you checked out La Shaki’s latest album? This week, we’re getting into Shakira’s first new album in 7 years(!!!). Taking her back to her breakup album roots, she also brought us a few interesting collabs, jumped on a few current trends, and tried some new things. Join us as we take a deep dive! Featuring music by Shakira, Cardi B, Karol G, Grupo Frontera and Manuel Turizo. Show notes: bit.ly/4au83xe Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, April 05, 2024
Ep 250: Nuevecito de Paquete
It’s been a minute since we gave you some new musiquita, so this week we have tracks off new albums you should check out, some candidates for song of the summer, and a couple more unusual selections. Featuring music by AB Quintanilla, Left SM, Zeri, Álvaro Díaz, Rauw Alejandro, Daddy Yankee, Empress Of, Pepe Aguilar, Rainao,, Enrique Iglesias, El Alfa, Esteman, and Villano Antillano. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4artPl5 Follow: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, March 29, 2024
Ep 249: Tejano w/Veronique Medrano
Bilingual and bicultural, Tejano music is a unique product of Texas’ Latino community. Today we’re joined by Veronique Medrano, a Tex-Mex Country and Tejano artist and native of Brownsville, Texas. From Tejano classics to a new generation of Tejano artists, we get into Tejano’s impact and lasting cultural legacy. Featuring music by Veronique Medrano, Freddy Fender, Selena, El Dusty and Happy Colors. Show notes: bit.ly/3PDcD3G Follow: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, March 22, 2024
Ep 248: Cuban Son
In many ways — because of migration patterns, industry and other socio-political factors — Cuban music is in the DNA of what became Latin popular music, and one place we can clearly hear that is son. This week, we talk about Cuban son - its sonic hallmarks, its history, and its influence on Latinx music today. Featuring music by Sexteto Habanero, La Sonora Matancera, Trio Matamoros, Beny Moré, Buena Vista Social Club, Omara Portuondo, Compay Segundo, and Gloria Estefan. Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, March 15, 2024
Ep 247: La Que Manda
You know the one. The boss bitch. The one who commands everyone’s attention, who have no fucks to give, who we will happily fall in line for. On this week’s episode we’re exploring songs by las que mandan. Listen in for your some of your favorites and a few new boss bitch anthems. Featuring music by Ivy Queen, Empress Of, La India, Ana Macho, Bellos Públicos, Villano Antillano, Isabella Lovestory, Chavela Vargas, Olga Tañón, Mariah Carey and Jay Z. Show notes: bit.ly/3Tks4i7 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, March 08, 2024
Ep 246: 1984
What was the pop Latino landscape like in 1984? Pérez is turning 40 this year, and when they looked at what was going on forty years ago, they found some jams. From longing ballads to fun covers to political commentary that feels just as relevant today as ever, this week we have some real classics for y’all. Featuring music by Juan Gabriel, Los Tigres del Norte, Lissette, Los Bukis, José José, Carmita Jimenez, and José Feliciano. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3V87wMA Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, March 01, 2024
Ep 245: Yeehaw
While not part of the mainstream image of country music, the reality is there are and have been Latinx artists making country music for a long time. Today we explore some of those artists and the boundaries of what Latinx country music is. Featuring music by Caballo Dorado, Linda Rondstadt, Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, Veronique Medrano, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Sammy Arriaga, Laura Denisse y Los Brillantes, Lalo Cameros, Jesse & Joy. Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, February 23, 2024
Ep 244: New Music for Black History Month
It’s time for some new musiquita, aaand it’s also February. So this week we’re celebrating our gente negra by highlighting Afro Latine artists you know and love who are working now - and some up and comers some you should watch out for. Featuring music by Amara La Negra, Safaree, J Noa, Los Rakas, GodDessey, Gente de Zona, Ovi, Junior Zamora, Ozuna, Darell, Maluma, and Beyonce. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3uJxTO0 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea newsletter: bit.ly/RMjoin
Fri, February 09, 2024
Ep 243: Cupid Sucks
While we don’t take issue with romantic love, we’ve got a tradition of putting out an anti-valentine’s day episode every year. Whether you are nursing a broken heart, falling deeper in love with your friends or swearing off love entirely, this episode is for you. Featuring music by Becky G, Karol G, Eladio Carrion, Alzate, Yeison Jimenez, Alex Anwandter, Fonseca, Andrés Quesada, Girl Ultra, Raulin Rodriguez, Carmen Delia Dipiní.
Fri, February 02, 2024
Ep 242: Winter Blues
It’s cold, dark, and gray here, and we’re starting to feel those winter blues. We’re not sure this week’s episode will combat the seasonal affective disorder vibes in the way some sunshine and una playita could, pero we’re in solidarity with your longing, and that has to count for something right? Featuring music by Jarina de Marco, Lido Pimienta, Alex Anwadter, Florentino ft Bambii & KD One, Juan Luis Guerra, Romeo Santos, Baby Cocada, Luis Fonsi, Feid, Mura Masa, and Daniela Lalita. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3SG6SnV Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 26, 2024
Ep 241: Harp
You might associate harps with angels, heaven, or Europe but it’s actually a global instrument. From Venezuela to Paraguay to the Andes and beyond, this week we explore a few of the Latin American musical traditions that have incorporated versions of the harp. Featuring music by Carlos Alvarado, Jose Miguel Aguilar, Yilberto Rivero, Jose Gregorio Lopez, Silvino Armas, Alfredo Rolando Ortiz, Tlen Huicani, Florencio Coronado, Juan Vicente Torrealba. Show notes: bit.ly/48Nkbsi Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 19, 2024
Ep 240: New Year, New Music
Feliz año beibis! For our first episode of the year we’ve got a little collection of songs for you that will fit whatever mood you’re bringing into 2024. Whether you need some perreo duro, aggressive serotonin club tracks to stave off the seasonal depression, or sweet romance, we’re ready with the jams for whatever the year has to throw at us. We hope. Featuring music by Ñengo Flow, Wisin y Yandel, SoFTT, Tiagz, Fuerza Régida, El Alfa, Dawer X Damper, Luck Ra, KHEA, Daymé Arocena, Rafa Pabón, El Taiger, and Kali Uchis. Show notes: https://bit.ly/48YJx69 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 15, 2023
Ep 239: Festejando con Food
Let’s be real ya’ll, these holidays are really about the food. And you don’t have to look farther than our music for evidence. So to end the year we’ve got a series of songs about our favorite holiday foods. Featuring music by Sonora Ponceña, El Gran Combo, Victor Manuelle, Lalo Guerrero, Maragaita, Carlos Mendez, La Sonora Dinamita y Conexión Divina. Show notes: bit.ly/3GH38vs
Fri, December 08, 2023
Ep 238: Best of 2023
As year end rapidly approaches, we’re reflecting back on this year in Latinx music. The big trends, the iconic tracks, the songs we couldn’t get out of our heads and the ones we felt broke new ground. Featuring music by Shakira, Bzrp, Diego Raposo, Cohoba, Grupo Frontera, Manuel Turizo, Sofia Kourtesis, Prince Royce, Tainy, Rauw Alejandro, Kali Uchis and Karol G. Show notes: bit.ly/41cy8ga Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 01, 2023
Ep 237: In With The New
The year is coming to a wrap pero la música nunca para! This week, we have some fun new releases that offer a little tropical calorcito that will warm you up even as the temps drop. Featuring music by Gustavo Elis, Helado Negro, Arcángel, Peso Pluma, Esty, Baby Rasta & Gringo, Zion y Lennox, Jarina de Marco, Cali y El Dandee, Marshmello, LiL CaKe, and Brray Show notes: https://bit.ly/3t33g5a Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 17, 2023
Ep 18: Protest [RE-RUN]
We are unexpectedly out this week, so we are re-running our Protest episode, inspired by some of the beautiful acts of resistance we have been witnessing the last few weeks calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. We’ll be back in your feeds on December 1. In the meantime, we hope these songs fuel your fight - whether it’s calling your reps or putting your bodies on the line. Our hearts are with Gaza and, as always, con todes ustedes. Featuring music by Ana Tijoux, Aventura, La Santa Cecilia, Luis Enrique, Lido Pimienta and Nire. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3ssyXVy Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 10, 2023
Ep 236: Yamilet
Did you know that Yamilet is the most referenced name in Latinx music? Okay probably not, but this week we’ve got FOUR songs for you that talk about her. Who is she?? Why is she such a presence? We’ve got lots of theories for you, and a surprisingly deep discussion of this musically famous name. Featuring music by Daddy Yankee, La Gillette, Onguito Wa, Rochy RD, Bad Bunny, SXTEEN and Poke. Show notes: bit.ly/3ufphxS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 03, 2023
Ep 235: Yo Lo Hago Con Mijente
This week, we’re bringing you with us on our trip to Tucson, Arizona, where we gathered with other members of Mijente - a Latinx political home for those who seek racial, economic, gender and climate justice. We can’t remember a time where it didn’t feel appropriate to say it’s a politically rough moment, pero ajá. It’s rough times. And because we believe we need joy to fuel our fight, we asked our compas to tell us - and you! - about the songs that have been fueling them. We hope they fuel you too. Featuring music by Hector Lavoe, Willie Colon, Bad Bunny, Young Miko, Zeta, Noel Nicola, Alejandra Guzman, Julio del Hoyo, Vladi, Elena Rose, Danny Ocean, Jerry Di, and Carin Leon. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3slEKfl Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 27, 2023
Ep 234: All Hallows Eve
It’s become an annual tradition, so we are digging into our espooky catalog in search of festive selections pa celebrar. Get into the mood with harps from Veracruz, killer novela-style boleros, dia de los muertos songs and more. Featuring music by Kali Uchis, Lila Downs, Tainy, Young Miko, J Balvin, Jowell y Randy, Cafe Tacvba, Ana Tijoux, Shadia Mansour, Tlen Huicani, Lino Chavez, Salt Cathedral, Celso Piña Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 20, 2023
Ep 233: Call Me Maybe
As we have moved to cell phones, silent mode, and Do Not Disturb life, the phone ring is slowly losing its ubiquity, pero eráse una vez it was a part of daily life — so naturally producers and songwriters creatively incorporated it into beats and song plot lines. This week, we dedicate the episode to a disappearing classic: the phone ring. Featuring music by Hector El Father, Wisin y Yandel, Aventura, Oro Sólido, Selena, and Bad Bunny. Show notes: bit.ly/3FnmN2K Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 13, 2023
Ep 232: New Bad Bunny y más
Bad Bunny has a new album out today, but he’s not the only one with new music right now. On this week’s episode we’ve got more artists hopping on the Mexican regional bandwagon, sweet indie tracks, new music from our favorite political Chilena and much more. Featuring music by Bad Bunny, Shakira, Fuerza Regida, Mar, Tomasito García, Ana Tijoux, Omar Apollo, Marc Anthony, Pepe Aguilar, Empress Of, Pitbull and Vikina. Show notes: bit.ly/3RXwa0B Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 06, 2023
Ep 231: Mare Advertencia
Mare Advertencia has been making feminist hip hop that addresses revolutionary politics and uncomfortable topics from her home in Oaxaca for years, but the Zapoteca rapper has had some big come ups recently. Join us in anticipation of Indigenous Peoples’ day as we talk about her musical trajectory, what it was like to get the news that her song was featured on Wakanda Forever, and why she doesn’t like to call herself an activist. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3Q3R4d5 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 29, 2023
Ep 230: Gringos Sample Us
We’re mixing it up and breaking our only rule this week! We’ve got songs by non-Latinx artists — because they include a sample of a Latinx song. Foundational hip hop, 90s house, fun pop throwbacks, and more sorpresitas. Featuring music by Deee-Lite, Boogie Down Productions, Wyclef Jean, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Celia Cruz, Jeni Fujita, Cibo Matto, DJ Khaled, Rhianna, Bryson Tiller, Shakira, Saweetie, GALXARA, Major Lazer and Sean Paul. Show notes: bit.ly/46uZIXK Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 22, 2023
Ep 229: Familia
Familia can be complicated, but they almost always play a huge role in who we are. Esta semana, songs that feature familial ties - abues, madres, titis, primos y más. Featuring music by Becky G, Sofia Kourtesis, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Carlos Rivera, Los Inquietos del Norte, Olga y Tony, and Aventura. Show notes: bit.ly/457ZPXP Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 15, 2023
Ep 228: Gaslighting
Have you ever been lied to so bad you’ve started to question your reality? We hope not, pero this week we talk gaslighting. Songs about mentirosos, cheating revenge fantasies, remixes of gaslighting classics y más! Featuring music by Daddy Yankee, J Balvin, Ozuna, Karol G, Anuel AA, Luli en Saturno, Aventura, Judy Santos, Snow Tha Product, Amigos Invisibles, Rauw Alejandro Show notes: bit.ly/3ZfFOxr Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 08, 2023
Ep 227: We're Back!
Buenas buenassss!!!! We’re back from nuestras vacaciones de verano and ready with some new music for y’all! Our tastes remain as wild as ever, and we’re here to welcome you back into the fold with chart-topping Mexican regional, experimental Caribbean electronica, indigenous futurism, Latin jazz y más. Featuring music by Grupo Frontera, Manuel Turizo, Jarina de Marco, Mediopicky, Alfredo Rodriguez, Diego Raposo, Luzmila Carpio, Lil Joujou, Villano Antillano, Rome, Karol G, and Rubio. Show notes: bit.ly/44S9ySk Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, July 21, 2023
Ep 226: DC w/DJ kristy la rAt
Washington, DC’s cultural scene is often overlooked in favor of its political reputation, but looking beyond that there’s a rich cultural history. This week, DMV local DJ kristy la rAt (@ratatomica) joins us to share about some of DC’s many and diverse music scenes. From post-punk to neoperreo to merengue and trapchata, this eclectic mix will give you a feel for the musical landscape of this small but mighty city. Featuring music by Fuego, Wannabe, Kynves Escobar, Mock Identity, Machetres, Primitivo Santos and Cumbia Heights. Show notes: bit.ly/470VBDC Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, July 14, 2023
Ep 225: Heat Wave
We just had the three hottest days ever recorded on earth, so let’s match the heat with the music, les parece? We chat about hot clubs, hot sex, hot weather….and an increasingly hot planet. Pero no se preocupen - we know hope is a discipline around here, and we believe we have the power to turn that around. Featuring songs by Hector El Father; Major Lazer, J Balvin, El Alfa and Diplo; Reyna Tropical; Chesca; Arca; La Santa Cecilia; Juanka and Brray; and Yan Block, Wheeler, and DJ Nelson. Show notes: bit.ly/3rip8Z5 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, July 07, 2023
Ep 224: Malportadx
Turns out that being badly behaved has no gender. This week we’ve got songs all about those boos and baes that have screwed you over. Las tóxicas, los malportados, the bad girls and the fuck boys. Our people love to sing about these tipo/as, so listen in. Featuring music by Big Soto, Ecko, Mr. Pelon, Young Miko, Jowell & Randy, Victor Manuelle, Bad Bunny, Mari, Villano Antillano, Grupo Firme and Carin Leon. Show notes: bit.ly/3JCUS1s Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 23, 2023
Ep 223: Brand New Bops
Revenge bachata, alt dembow, electro-tango, Chilean indie, y más make up our set of brand new bops for y’all esta semana. Featuring music by Yailin La Más Viral, Mediopicky, Jenn Morel, Joelii, Elíades Ochoa, Esty, Vico C, Niña Tormenta, Don Omar, and Ana Macho. Show notes: bit.ly/3JuSWIm Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 16, 2023
Ep 222: Mujeres del Movimiento
This week we have a very special invitada, Jenni Mota, who is hosting the upcoming NYC event Mujeres del Movimiento. This historic concert will feature an all Dominican women line up, and she joined us to talk about how this event came about, why it’s so historic, and the artists that will be featured. Y como siempre, the backlash she’s facing for this event. Featuring music by Yailin La Mas Viral, La Mas Doll, Braulio Fogon, Shadow Blow, La Perversa, Lismar, La Insuperable, Queen Parker, La Demente.
Fri, June 09, 2023
Ep 221: F Fascism
Book bans, anti-trans legislation, abortion bans and restrictions...things are feeling more than a little fascist in the USA right now. Todo mal, pero no a falta de resistencia. This week we talk about the global rise of fascism, historical context around the ebbs and flows of progress and backlash, and of course, the soundtrack of resistance. Whether it’s the musicians who resisted the 1960’s rise of right-wing dictators in Latin America as part of the Nueva Canción movement, artists who are making political resistance music today, or songs that might not be outright political at all, but help us see (and feel!) what a better future might look like—music is here to fuel us as we fight back. Featuring music by Mercedes Sosa, Ana Macho, Rafa Pabön, Ana Tijoux ft Shadia Mansour, La Santa Cecilia, Javiera Mena, Helado Negro, and Xenia Rubinos. Show notes: bit.ly/3qyruTr Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 02, 2023
Ep 220: Best Songs for Drag
We are gay every month, but in June we like to give a little extra shine to nuestra gente cuir. In a dystopian twist, drag performers are under attack right now, so we’re giving some big love to our drag community and all of the songs that make their performances pop in this week’s episode. Featuring music by Gloria Trevi, Christina Aguilera, David Summers, Thalia, Albita, Celia Cruz, Selena and Valentina. Show notes: bit.ly/42r0O4o Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 19, 2023
Ep 219: Verano Newness
We put together a few new finds for y’all, and it shaped up to be muuuyyy de verano! We are on the precipice of summer, we’ve had a few unseasonably warm days care of climate catastrophe, the Mr. Softee truck is starting to make its first few appearances… we can almost taste the raspados and smell the ocean air. Hope you’re as ready as we are! Featuring music by Sebastián Yatra, Manuel Turizo, Beéle, Alex Anwandter, Buscabulla, RKM & Ken Y, RaiNao, DeLaGhetto, MJ Nebrada, DJ Babatr, Yung Iverson, and Ivy Queen. Show notes: bit.ly/41MCklz Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 12, 2023
Ep 218: Woman Scorned
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned es lo que dicen ¿no? We have had some momentos virales lately with women who have been done dirty by their boo - ::cough:: Shaki ::cough:: - so we decided to dig into the genre. We love a woman scorned señora vibe, so we dug up some older tracks for y’all, but people stay acting a fool throughout time, so we have some more current tracks for y’all too. Featuring music by Pimpinela, Laura León, Toña La Negra, Cardi B, Letón Pé, Choby, Damas Gratis, and Viru Kumbieron. Show notes: bit.ly/3I2206N Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 05, 2023
Ep 217: The Pop Rise of Mexican Regional
How did the brassy sounds of the Mexican countryside suddenly start dominating the charts? For people who are new to following Mexican Regional music, this rise might seem out of left field. But the ascent of this new generation of Mexican Regional artists has been in the making for years. This week we delve into the Regional Mexican artists who are leading this pop moment, how they got here, and why they’re hitting the big time now. Featuring music by Peso Pluma, Eslabon Armado, Grupo Frontera, Bad Bunny, Fuerza Regida, Natanael Cano, Chino Pacas, Yahritza y Su Esencia, Tania Dominguez, Ivonne Galaz and Yng Lvcas. Show notes: bit.ly/3nyIQ1k Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 28, 2023
Ep 216: Menudo
Arguably North America’s first boy band, Menudo found epic success before the Backstreet Boys were even out of diapers. The group’s career spanned four decades and involved 32 young men, many albums and a lot of controversy. In this week’s episode we explore the impact, trajectory and dark side of Menudo. Trigger warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault and rape involving minors. Featuring music by Menudo. Show notes: bit.ly/3oEXWT1 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 21, 2023
Ep 215: 2003
The rises on jeans were low, mp3 players were new, and the president was lying about the existence of weapons of mass destruction to invade a whole country to avenge his daddy and make his VP some cash. The year is 2003, and twenty years ago (!!!) the musical landscape looked….vastly different. We were coming off the end of the Latin boom era of the late 90s. Meanwhile, reggaeton was on the precipice of blowing up globally, and the Latin music industry was hell bent on ignoring it. This week, we explore 2003 in music to think about what has changed, and what has stayed the same. Featuring music by Julieta Venegas, Tego Calderón, Thalia, Fat Joe, Don Omar, Ricky Martin, Molotov, and Ivy Queen. Show notes: bit.ly/3N37r8N Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 14, 2023
Ep 214: Chavela Vargas
April 17th would have been Chavela Vargas’ 104th birthday. We’re taking this opportunity to do a deep dive into her legendary career. An unofficial queer icon, Chavela lived outside of gender norms during a time when it was risky to do so. Despite this, she made a name for herself in Mexico with her incredible voice, becoming especially known for her renditions of classic rancheras. A complicated person and singular talent, we explore her legacy in today’s episode. Featuring music by Chavela Vargas. Show notes: bit.ly/3GJAHgK Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 07, 2023
Ep 213: It's Raining Women
Hallelujah! Amen! Our Women’s History Month content is spilling into April, ¿y porqué no? The best kind of April shower this week - musiquita nueva by dope ass mujeres. Featuring music by Olga Tañon, Xenia Rubinos, Karol G, Tei Shi, La Santa Cecilia, Pedro Hidalgo, Salt Cathedral, Nicole Manzo, and Kali Uchis. Show notes: bit.ly/3UerVwV Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 31, 2023
Ep 212: Trans Mujeres
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
Fri, March 24, 2023
Ep 211: Seven Years Of Jams
It’s been seven years of Radio Menea. Increíble no? This week, to celebrate our birthday, we go through our favorite songs on each of those seven years. It’s been some jams - travel in time con nosotres! Featuring music by Manuel Turizo, MULA, Daddy Yankee, Joyce Santana, Bad Bunny, Arca, Yahritza y Su Esencia, and Lucrecia Dalt. Show notes: bit.ly/40r9XsM Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 17, 2023
Ep 210: Mujeres in Electronica
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
Fri, February 17, 2023
Ep 209: Susana Baca
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
Fri, February 10, 2023
Ep 208: Amor Y Amistad
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, Jubilee, Maluca, and Rey Ruiz. Show notes: bit.ly/3IcOxcD Follow us: instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea tinyletter.com/radiomenea
Fri, February 03, 2023
Ep 207: Radio Menea Awards
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
Fri, January 27, 2023
Ep 206: New Year, New Music
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
Fri, January 20, 2023
Ep 205: Diss Tracks
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 Follow us: instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea tinyletter.com/radiomenea
Fri, January 13, 2023
Ep 204: Thirsty
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
Fri, December 16, 2022
Ep 203: Best Of 2022
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
Fri, December 09, 2022
Ep 202: Your Top Songs of 2022
This week, it’s about you. You told us your favorite song by a Latine artist from this year - in person at Lánzate in Philly - Latinx organizing hub Mijente’s conference - and via IG desde sus casitas. We can’t say we are surprised that y’all have impeccable taste. Featuring music by Elsa y Elmar, Bad Bunny, Shakira, Ozuna, Silvana Estrada, Arca, Safety Trance, Esty, Bomba Estero, Kaina and Carla Morrison. Show notes: bit.ly/3uyAt5I Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 02, 2022
Ep 201: Some Weird Shit + Some Pop
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: bit.ly/3iO4lZk Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 18, 2022
Ep 200: Gal Costa
Legendary Brazilian singer Gal Costa passed away last week, leaving behind an incredible legacy of musical innovation. Along with others in the Tropicália movement of the late 1960s, they created a new genre that married traditional Brazilian rhythms with international sounds. Gal was a central voice in the tropicalimso movement, and that work laid the foundation for a career spanning over 50 years. Featuring music by Gal Costa, Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Maria Bethânia and Seu Jorge. Show notes: bit.ly/3XbKXFe Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 11, 2022
Ep 199: Luzmila Carpio
Luzmila Carpio is a luminary of indigenous music in Latin America and beyond. Her songs, inspired by the sounds of bird song, streams, and the land she grew up on, have brought Quechua and Aymara sonic traditions and stories of indigenous resistance around the globe. This week, as we start a month rife with revisionist histories about colonization, we offer you this antidote. Show notes: bit.ly/3G8PsKM Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 04, 2022
Ep 198: 20 Years of El Abayarde
On November 1, 2002, Tego Calderón released El Abayarde, his groundbreaking and genre-shifting debut album. 20 years later, we reflect on Tego’s legacy and what this album’s celebration of Blackness and enduring musical impact has meant for reggaeton, Puerto Rico and Latin music worldwide. Featuring music by Tego Calderón. Show notes: bit.ly/3E0uSuD Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 28, 2022
Ep 197: Trico Tri
You know what time it is. Spooky sounds, spooky themes, and general jaloguín vibes for one of our fave holidays! We have demons and devils, calaveras y muerte, and notorious ghosts. Spooky as sexy, spooky as a metaphor for moral panic, and some really beautiful spookiness too. Featuring music by Six Sex, Calle 13, La Lupe, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, Rubio, Ángela Aguilar, and Café Tacvba. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3TKDZ7Z Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 21, 2022
Ep 196: Hot Mess Express
We might be exaggerating a little bit, but we are running ragged from traveling, so this week we’re just haciendo lo que nos da la gana (thanks Bad Bunny!). We brought whatever songs we wanted to with no theme to unify them, and it’s a pretty great mix if we do say so ourselves. Show notes: bit.ly/3TorfDW Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 14, 2022
Ep 195: Listener Picks
Esta semana it’s all about y’all: we asked for your picks, and you sent them! We love it when y’all put us on, and send us stuff that are outside of our purview or what we generally tend to seek - and y’all delivered. Featuring music by Tachi Waves, Mazzy Star, Laguna Pai, La Dame Blanche, Maria Gadu, and La Doña. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3T2MqLH Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 07, 2022
Ep 194: For Your Fall Playlists
From good musiquita for the cooler months to fun collaborations, accessible pop, and explorations of love, this week we’ve got some cute new releases for your fall playlists. Featuring music by La Santa Cecilia, Dueto Dos Rosas, Daniela Lalita, Wisin y Yandel, Prince Royce, Lyanno, Young Miko, Kany Garcia, Christian Nodal, Anaís Azul, Bacilos, Chacin & RaiNao. Show notes: bit.ly/3SNeeUi Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 30, 2022
Ep 193: Hurricane Season
Each year, hurricane season gets more intense and more disastrous, particularly for folks in the Caribbean. As Puerto Rico is still recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Fiona, people in Cuba and Florida are now dealing with Hurricane Ian’s destructive impact. In this episode we explore the ways our changing climate is disproportionately impacting our gente in the global south, including places to which we owe so much musically and culturally. The ways colonialism is inherently tied up in extractive industries and the attempted decimation of indigenous ways of knowing is central to all of this, and artists across Latin America are reckoning with these themes as they face the effects of all that violence on their tierra. Featuring music by Bad Bunny, Maná, ChocQuibTown, and Bomba Estéreo. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3LTcDJK Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 16, 2022
Ep 192: Melancholy
A deep abiding sadness. Existential dread. How would you describe melancholy? In this week’s episode we dive into the expressions of melancholy in Latine music. Unsurprisingly, hay mucho que escoger. Get ready to romanticize your melancholic solitude. Featuring music by Los Diablitos, La India, Goyo, Twin Shadow, Antony Santos, La Lupe, Sonora Siguaray, Carlos y Alejandra. Show notes: bit.ly/3S5zXpw Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 09, 2022
Ep 191: GOAT
Vero took on the wild adventure of cooking a whole goat in a highly regional preparation that’s been passed down through family, so we obviously took this chance to talk about it and the GOATs of some of our fave Caribbean genres: Bachata, Salsa, Reggaeton, and Merengue. Shoutout our editor (and ghost producer apparently lol) Myte from Cabronas y Chingonas for the theme idea. Content warning: we definitely talk extensively about the preparation of a whole animal. If you’re squeamish about meat, be warned! Featuring music by Romeo Santos, Celia Cruz, Daddy Yankee, Johnny Ventura, Elvis Crespo, and Hector Lavoe. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3d0oyIE Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 02, 2022
Ep 190: Besos Escandalosos
It’s time for some new musiquita again! And in the meantime we catch up on current chisme - besos escandalosos, posthumous Selenas y más. Featuring music by Natti Natasha, Daddy Yankee, Wisin y Yandel, Villano Antillano, Ptazeta, Selena, Beyonce, Ivy Queen, Tonga Conga, Mabiland, Los Rakas, and MULA. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3RwjyKs Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, August 26, 2022
Ep 189: The Lambada Lie
We talk a lot about the influence of African people, instruments, and rhythms on Latinx music. But we know that indigenous peoples and musical traditions have also had an impact. This week we take a deep dive into one of the most iconic examples from Los Kjarkas, an Andean folk group from Bolivia, whose iconic song Llorando Se Fue (aka La Lambada) inspired many covers and samples, from the 80s until today. Featuring music by Los Kjarkas, Kaoma, Wisin y Yandel, Don Omar, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull and Marcia Ferreira. Show notes: bit.ly/3Aljwyh Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, August 19, 2022
Ep 188: Latinx Musicals
Coco. In the Heights. Encanto. Despite a very white dominated media, a few Latinx musicals, both film and theatre, have managed to find significant success. In this episode we take a journey through some of the biggest Latinx musicals to grace our stages and our screens. Featuring music by Mambo All Stars, Chita Rivera, Natalia LaFourcade, Miguel, and music from the cast of Coco, West Side Story, Encanto and In The Heights. Show notes: bit.ly/3PEKdTX Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, August 12, 2022
Ep 187: Bachata Rosa
Juan Luis Guerra’s “Bachata Rosa” is an iconic album credited with bringing Dominican genres to the rest of the world. Over thirty years after its release, the album’s status as a classic is undeniable. But bachata and merengue both had long histories before Juan Luis Guerra, and bachata specifically - previously seen as a low-class and vulgar style - came to be seen in a whole new light after the album’s release, paving the way for many to come after. But what does it mean when a historically Black rural genre garners respect once a white Dominican presents it to the world with a shiny pop treatment? Featuring music by Juan Luis Guerra and his longtime backup band, 440. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3QEuLIx Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, August 05, 2022
Ep 186: Lost to Jesus
You know those famous reggaetoneros who find Jesus and reject their music careers? Farruko might be the latest to publicly and dramatically announce a turn to religion (during Pepas no less!), but he is not the first to decide God is more important than music. Listen in as we mourn the music greats who have turned away from the music we love and turned toward el Señor. Featuring music by Hector El Father, Lary Over, Julio Voltio, Farruko, El General, Juan Luis Guerra and Vico C. Show notes: bit.ly/3zZyKKe Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, July 29, 2022
Ep 185: Bomba Estereo's El Duende
Simón Mejía of Bomba Estereo joins Vero to talk en español about their new documentary project, El Duende. It explores Marimba, a Afro-Colombian musical tradition from the Pacific coast of the country, an area that because of it’s isolation has created a unique and distinctive sound. Featuring music by Bomba Estereo and Bad Bunny. Show notes: bit.ly/3OCJ2El Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, July 22, 2022
Ep 184: Algo Nuevo
Had a lil COVID spell last week, peeeeero we’re back and stronger than ever, ready to give you alguito nuevo pa sus playlists. We give you a little on Biza’s unusal path to producer stardom, a pop girlie moment, y mucho caribe, cuz you know. Us. Featuring music by Villano Antillano, Biza, J Balvin, Ryan Castro, Empress Of, Jessi Uribe, Xiomara Fortuna, Skilteck, Los Rakas, Nohemy, Mediopicky, and Gilberto Santa Rosa. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3yZmWWu Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, July 08, 2022
Ep 183: Piscina Playlist
Hace calorrrrrr, so we got your pool pari playlist started! We have all the vibes - LA pool party, fun in the sun, hopping into the pool at the house party with your clothes on y más. Featuring music by Puerto Rican Power, Speak, Proyecto Uno, Banda MS, Snoop Dogg, Ms. Nina, Mediopicky, Diego Raposo, Sólo Fernandez, Mario Castellanos, Bad Bunny, and J Balvin. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3c1906Q Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, July 01, 2022
Ep 182: Rage
We’re here, we’re queer and we’re mad AF. We had other plans, pero we dropped them to do this episode inspired by our anger at the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs. Wade and all of the ways our rights are being compromised. Listen in for songs that connect us to our rage, our grief and our joy amidst what feels like constant disaster. Featuring music by La India, Kelis, Sergio George’s Salsa Giants, Mediopicky, Don Omar, La Lupe and Daddy Yankee. Show notes: bit.ly/3NAzhWo Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 17, 2022
Ep 181: Changa Tuki
Thirty years ago in the hilly barrios of Caracas, an electronic music genre began to emerge away from the gaze of Venezuela’s elite. Today, after millions of Venezuelans have dispersed throughout the globe in a massive displacement crisis, Changa Tuki is quietly making moves. Featuring music by DJ Baba, DJ Yirvin, Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, and Arca. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3NdWKwN Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 10, 2022
Ep 180: Algo Gay
It’s pride month! Did you know that heterosexuality can be cured? Despite all of the heavy shit going on, we’re taking a moment to celebrate all the beautiful and complicado dimensions of being LGBTQA+++. We’ve got queer artists, straight allies and even some gay rage para ti. Featuring music by Johnny Sky, Omar Apollo, Reyna Tropical, Rita Indiana, Los Tigres del Norte, Liniker e os Caramelows and Lido Pimienta. Show notes: bit.ly/3xz6EnY Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 03, 2022
Ep 179: Algo Nuevo
We’re back beibiisss! Some things have happened while we’ve been plugging away at a little side project — not least of which was another Bad Bunny surprise album. We’ve got some thoughts about it all, naturally, pero les tenemos otras cositas tambien. We’re glad to be back - thanks for hanging with us amores! Featuring music by Los Cojolites, Natalia Lafourcade, Bad Bunny, Buscabulla, and Ala Jaza. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3zg704e Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 08, 2022
Ep 178: Primavera Playlist
What is more dramatic than color bursting from the ground and trees? This week we’ve got a primavera playlist for you. Songs about spring, about drama, about this season of rebirth and renewed romantic possibility. Featuring music by Vicente Fernandez, iLe, Adrian Quesada, Los inquietos de vallenato, Oksana Linde, Yuri, Yahritza y Su Esencia, and Hector Acosta El Torito. Show notes: bit.ly/3DP6WZk Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 01, 2022
Ep 177: Miami, Part 2
What was once an almost entirely Cuban-dominated Latin music scene in Miami, the 90s finally bring the beginning of a more pan-Latin sound from this south Florida city. In our final installment of a two-part series on the music of Miami, we get into the multitude of artists that the 305 has produced from the 90s until today. Featuring music by Albita, Bacilos, Pitbull, Kat Dahlia, Leslie Grace, Amara La Negra, and Jon Secada. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3uJXVwC Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 25, 2022
Ep 176: Miami, Part 1
How did a small South Florida city become such a Latinx metropolis? Starting with the massive migration of Cubans after the revolution, Miami has become a cultural center for Latinx entertainment, including music. In Part 1 of a two-part series we talk about the origins and evolution of Miami’s Latin music scene, from very local Cuban rock bands to national crossover hits. Featuring music by Brillo Frometá, Coke, Conjunto Impacto, Hansel y Raúl, Miami Sound Machine and Willy Chirino. Show notes: bit.ly/3L4wzrA Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 18, 2022
Ep 175: Algo Nuevo
Some dreamy R&B, una bachatica nueva, an interesting cover, and old faves make comebacks. Lo nuevo pa sus playlists - whether you’re wanting something upbeat for warmer times or taking your time and moving slow. Featuring music by Kiko el Crazy, Wisin y Yandel, Kaina, Flor de Toloache, Ibeyi, Romeo Santos, Hurray for the Riff Raff, and Don Omar. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3N0FrA3 Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 11, 2022
Ep 174: Latin Booms, Part 2
It’s 1999. Ricky Martin is about to take the gringo Grammy’s stage with a historic performance. The beginning of what became known as the “Latin Explosion,” it ushered in a new Latin Boom moment. Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, and the rise of commercial reggaeton shortly would follow. The moment passes, and then in 2017: Despacito. Is anything different? In part two of our Latin Boom series, we detail the rise of Latin artists to the American mainstream from the new millennium to the current moment. Featuring music by Ricky Martin, Daddy Yankee, Luis Fonsi, Justin Bieber, Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Santana and Rob Thomas. Show notes: bit.ly/3tNtTHV Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 04, 2022
Ep 173: Latin Booms, Part 1
Every so often, Latin rhythms - read, Afro-Latino rhythms - make it to the U.S. mainstream. And yet, with few exceptions, these “Latin booms” present something very particular: a whitewashed yet racialized exotic designed for white consumption. In our two-part series on Latin Booms, we explore the booms and the busts, the times in between, and whether we see a different future ahead for Latin music. This week, the 1950s mambo craze and the weird era - between the mambo craze’s death post-Cuban revolution and the 90s Latin explosion - that brought us from Santana to the Miami Sound Machine. Featuring music by Machito and his Afro-Cuban Orchestra, Pérez Prado, Santana, the Miami Sound Machine, and Carmen Miranda. Show notes: https://bit.ly/35lYGU5 Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, February 18, 2022
Ep 172: Breakups
Ready for an antidote to Valentine’s Day propaganda??? Ok, we love love, but this week it’s about the dark side: more often than not, relationships lead to breakups….and heartbreak. These are the songs for your broken heart - songs you can relate to, songs you sing really loud and on repeat. Get your tissues and let’s have a good cry amores!!! You’ll feel better in no time. Featuring music by Angel y Khriz, Doris Anahí, Pepé Aguilar, La Marisoul, Melissa, Ángela Aguilar, Karol G, Becky G, Fanny Lu and Daddy Yankee. Show notes: bit.ly/3LI6L5t Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, February 11, 2022
Ep 171: Algo Nuevo
It has been so! Long! Since we did a new music episode! So we dig back to cover a few things that maybe aren’t theeee newest but didn’t wanna miss, and also some good new new. Just covering our bases amores, and we promise to keep more new música coming. Featuring music by Combo Chimbita, Son by Four, Estación Cero, Brray, Joyce Santana, Andre Veloz, Amaarae, Moliy, Kali Uchis, and Yandar y Yostin. Show notes: https://bit.ly/34KDqqe Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, February 04, 2022
Ep 170: Nueva York, Part 2
It’s the 1990s in NYC. The mix of people, social and political conditions, and money from the music industry collide to make the beginnings of genres that are staples of Latinx popular music today. This week, on part two of our two-part series on Nueva York’s influence on Latinx music, we take you from the ‘90s to the early 2000s: merenhouse, global pop bachata, and reggaeton. Featuring music by Proyecto Uno, Aventura, Judy Santos and Tego Calderon. Show notes: bit.ly/3HrszQl Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 28, 2022
Ep 169: Nueva York, Part 1
New York City has been a critical geography in the U.S. Latine diaspora, and a longtime home for displaced peoples from all over the world. It has led to the creation of globally influential culture, and music is no exception. In part one of a two-part series on Nueva York, we explore the ways that the social and political conditions that created mass movements of people landing in this singular city have shaped the sound of Latine music over the last fifty years. This week: boogaloo, salsa, and hip hop. Show notes: https://bit.ly/33QxIDj Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 21, 2022
Ep 168: Gay Anthems
Think: songs your favorite Latina drag queens love to perform. Songs that might not be explicitly gay, but get the queers going. You know the ones. These are the gay anthems. Featuring music by Selena, Ana Gabriel, Gloria Trevi, Thalia and Celia Cruz. Show notes: bit.ly/3qPc233 Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 14, 2022
Ep 167: The Moment
Celebrity deaths! Pandemic panic! Winter chill! What a moment. We’re back for our first episode of 2022 trying to process this moment - all the weird and concerning and sad things, but also managing to stay ok and slowing down. Featuring Vicente Fernandez, Kelman Duran, Thalía, Romeo Santos, Ana Macho, Leiva, Natalia Lafourcade, Tei Shi. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3qpcNiP Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 17, 2021
Ep 166: Our 2021 Faves
It’s been a rough year, but as always art saves the day - and there was so much amazing music to keep us company. Objectivity is a farse, so you can call these our favorites or the best songs of 2021 — lo que quieran! Our picks are as diverse as our tastes, so get ready for a ride from polished pop and festive salsa to futuristic takes on Venezuelan indigenous mythology and a little bachatica. Feliz año beibeis! Featuring music by Rauw Alejandro, Marc Anthony, Arca, Daddy Yankee, Sech, Prince Royce and the Marías. Show notes: bit.ly/3s999Lr Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 10, 2021
Ep 165: Huele A Navidad
Llegó la navidad amores! It’s coquito, its hallacas and tamales and pasteles, it’s pernil and pan de jamón and generally ungodly amounts of pork. Y bueno, música. We’ve got some classic Venezuelan gaitas, some diaspora feels salsa, and yes, a christmas dembow. Enjoy the season! Featuring music by Victor Manuelle, Cardenales del Éxito, El Alfa, El Cherry Scom, Kiko El Crazy, Shelow Shaq, Maracaibo 15, Sebastián Yatra, and Gran Coquivacoa. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3GmxwsW Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 03, 2021
Ep 164: Más Señora Jams
Big feelings. Big vocals. Big hair. It’s time for another señora jams episode! Consider your end of year deep cleaning playlist started. Join us as we do a rundown of some very señora songs, and revisit the perennial question: is Vero a señora yet? Featuring music by Myriam Hernández, Paulina Rubio, Alejandra Guzman, Lucero, Pimpinela, Yuridia and Gloria Trevi. Show notes: bit.ly/3xNbpc6 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 19, 2021
Ep 163: Martox
We’re so delighted to have Dominican duo Martox as our invitados this week! They join us to talk (en español) about their brand new EP Se Siente Diferente, the queer storyline in the EP’s visuals, and how they’ve created an all-encompassing artistic concept behind their music. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3kPzp9j Follow Martox: instagram.com/martoxmusic twitter.com/martoxmusic Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 12, 2021
Ep 162: Una Rosa - Xenia Rubinos
Xenia Rubinos’ music defies categorization, blowing up genre boundaries in favor of raw emotion and a sharp, witty musicality. We’ve been in conversation with Xenia here since 2017 and following her for even longer, and she returns to the show (for a third time!) to talk about her new album, Una Rosa. Join us as we talk about her creative processes, her influences, her relationship to flowers y más. Follow Xenia: http://xeniarubinos.com Check our tienda and take care of some of your holiday shopping: radiomenea.com/tienda Show notes: bit.ly/3C9V5CT Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 29, 2021
Ep 161: Spooky!
Ya va a ser jalogüín, and we love spooky season around here! This year we’re talking about things that scare us, like terrible apologies (::ahem:: yes we talk about THAT bad apology), climate apocalypse, and some slightly less serious things too. Featuring music by J Balvin, Tokischa, Sergio George’s Salsa Giants, Helado Negro, Jacob Forever, Bad Bunny, Abra, Toby Love, and DJ Gecko. Show notes: https://bit.ly/2ZuFZdw Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 22, 2021
Ep 160: Cuffing Season
Are you itching for a boo now that it’s getting cold out in the northern hemisphere? Looking for some short-term seasonal cuddling? Cuffing season is here! Whether you need a boo or you’re good with a blanket, we gotchu. Featuring music by Kewin Cosmos, Paloma Mami, Shadow Blow, Gabriel Garzon Montano, Tito El Bambino, De La Ghetto, Omar Apollo, Miguel and Buena Vista Social Club. Show notes: bit.ly/3b2d4A2 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 15, 2021
Ep 159: Diego Raposo
Dominican Producer Diego Raposo finds inspiration everywhere - from ambient to Dominican classics - and listening to his vibey beats, we can tell. Esta semana we talk to Diego (en espanglish tirando a español lol) about what he’s been listening to (early Anthony Santos stand up!), collaborating locally and online, and the role of the producer in how music comes together. Featuring music by Diego Raposo, Mediopicky, Sango, Esty, Leton Pe, MULA, CeQuei, Baldera, y Rochy RD. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3BIAxSw Follow Diego: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diegoraposod Bandcamp: https://diegoraposo.bandcamp.com Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea Show less
Fri, October 08, 2021
Ep 158: Mediopicky
This week, a very special guest: Dominican rapper, producer, and podcast fave Mediopicky. En español, we talk about his latest releases, collaborations, growing up in a household of four women, and the wide range of music that shaped his sound. Featuring music by Mediopicky, Leena Bae, AcentOh, El Cherry Scom and The Shaggs. Show notes: bit.ly/3oLYWTo Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 01, 2021
Ep 157: Fat Boy Fall
Move over, hot girl summer. It’s time for fat boy fall. This week we take on gordofobia and bring some body posi anthems and songs by folks who identify in some way with their larger size. Featuring music by Jodosky, Big Pun, JLO, Akapellah, Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, and IMALOTOSA. Show notes: https://bit.ly/2Y9DaOK Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 24, 2021
Ep 156: Otoño
After years of verano episodes, it’s finally falls turn! Despite not really being a thing in large parts of Latin America, we find a way to interpret the vibe of this season through Latinx music we love. Featuring music by Helado Negro, Pehuenche, Twin Shadow, Willy Chirino, Celia Cruz, Ela Minus, Maite Hontel and Herencia de Timbiqui Show notes: bit.ly/39v0hFy Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 17, 2021
Ep 155: Algo Nuevo
Algo nuevo pa sus playlists. Queer bachata, neo-disco, and a peaceful electronic experimental track that might fill you with wonder. Featuring music by Karlos Rose, Martox, J Balvin, Jarina de Marco & Empress Of, Kiki Bello, and Mas Aya ft Lido Pimienta. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3ziQRXU Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 10, 2021
Ep 154: We're Back!
Our summer hiatus is over beibeis! ¿Nos extrañaron? We needed the time away but we are happy to be back, talking through some of our summer music moods n vibes. We share our thoughts on a much-hyped summer collab, our ideal temperature, body positive summer beach anthems and why we’re thankful for what nuestra divina señora Ivy Queen has taught the boys. Featuring music by Aventura, Bad Bunny, Ana Macho, Prince Royce, Yomo, Hector El Father, Nicky Jam, Rita Indiana, Marc Anthony, Tokischa and Rosalia. Show notes: bit.ly/2X4s8tc Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, July 16, 2021
Ep 153: Verano Mixtape
Verano is in full swing in our hemisphere, so we have a lil something pa la playa, to blast out the open windows of your car, to feel yourself in your cute summer ‘fits…and a lil playlist to tide you over during our annual verano break. Stay hydrated, stay cool, wear sunscreen. Les queremos! Music by El Alfa, CJ, El Cherry Scom, Daddy Yankee, Jodosky, Juanka, Tainy, Andre Veloz, Nio Garcia, Casper Mágico, Ozuna, Myke Towers, Wisin, Yandel, Fredo Versátil, and Ivy Queen. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3hFejZQ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, July 09, 2021
Episode 152: The New New
Bochinchoso jams. stretch mark shout outs, latinx pop confections, incredible voices and much more on today’s new music episode. We also talk about parenting as a celebrity, two reggaeton artists that Vero thinks are slept on and her latest tender thirst trap. Show notes: bit.ly/36kxHoG Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, July 02, 2021
Ep 151: Boleros
You want longing? You want feeling? You want drama?! Let us recommend un bolerito (or a few)! This week we are diving into boleros - the history of the genre, why Pérez sees bachata as the thematic heir to boleros, and some of our faves. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3jygzU8 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 18, 2021
Ep 150: PRIDE
It’s rainbow season beibeis! We’re here, we're queer and we're celebrando with music that is either a queer anthem or by a queer artist. We also talk through our fave pride activities and whether either of us has even been in el closet. Featuring music by Albita, Ana Gabriel, Emily Estefan, Villano Antillano, Ana Macho, Gloria Trevi, Lomaasbello, Tokischa, Haracca Kiko, El Cherry Scom y Mima. Check out Planned Parenthood’s new campaign: http://beseen.org Show notes: bit.ly/3wBFeuB Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 11, 2021
Ep 149: Homenaje a LL Gimeno
When our friend Lucia Leandro Gimeno passed, y’all were the sweetest, most understanding listeners we could have possibly imagined, so we wanted to give a little pride month homenaje to our dear friend so y’all could get to know him a bit too. LL was joyful, charismatic, deeply committed to their friendships - and a music lover. This week, we talk about LL’s legacy as an activist and healer, the music that LL loved, and songs that helped us process the grief. Featuring music by Bomba Estereo, Pitbull ft. Lil John, Raices Habaneras, and La India. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3vjt4W4 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 04, 2021
Ep 148: New Music
Ya saben, we don’t like to go too long before bringing you some of the new things we’ve been into lately. We also debate a few attempts at classic covers, introduce a Venezuelan feminist artist network, and Vero even brings two songs that (shocking!) Pérez really likes. Featuring music by El Experimento, Gailen, La Manta, Jc La Nevula, Paramba, El Chuape, Young Gatillo, Natalia LaFourcade, Aida Rojas, Nicky Jam, El Alfa, Boza, Cocora, Bacilos and Juanes. Check out Planned Parenthood’s new campaign: beseen.org Show notes: bit.ly/3vOTRKI Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 28, 2021
Ep 147: Tómalo Suave
After an anxiety-filled year (decade? lifetime?), we are ready to chill tf out. This week, música pa tomarla suave. Some old faves, some new artists to watch out for, y bastante relajo. Featuring music by Immasoul, Pilar Montenegro, Giselle D’Cole, Don Dinero, Xenia Rubinos, Farruko, Pedro Capó, Yendry, Carla Morrison, and Kali Uchis. Check out Planned Parenthood’s new campaign: beseen.org Show notes: https://bit.ly/2RHZT17 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 21, 2021
Ep 146: Buena Vista Social Club
This week we’re doing a deep dive into an unexpected international sensation—Buena Vista Social Club. This 1997 album brought a whole generation of Cuban musicians into the spotlight, and immortalized their incredible musicianship. Not without complicated context and some controversy, of course. Listen in to revisit some of our favorite songs from this incredible album. Featuring music by Buena Vista Social Club. Check out Planned Parenthood’s new campaign: beseen.org Show notes: bit.ly/3v8TJpc Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 14, 2021
Ep 145: Vaccinated Hoe
We are back, we are vaxed, some of us are waxed, and we are ready to give ourselves to the streets. This week we allow ourselves to feel the joy of the defrosting that our extremely privileged global position in vaccine access allows us. These are the songs that get us in the el mood pa la calle. Featuring music by Amara La Negra, Big Soto, Noriel, Nicky Jam, Leebrian, DeLaGhetto, Nfasis, Ñejo y Dálmata, Big Pun, and Joe. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3eLiJgw Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 09, 2021
Ep 144: Lo Que Hay De Nuevo
It’s been a few months since we talked new music beibis, so it’s time to listen to some of our favorite new releases over the last few months. Esta semana we got a healthy mix of moods for y’all: vaccinated hoe, easy listening reggaeton, chill pero turned up, and more. Featuring music by Acentoh, Angel Pa, Chiky La Paca, Star Music, Mr. Kutukuh, Mediopicky, J Play, Piso 21, Marqueza, Selena Gomez, Rauw Alejandro, Immasoul, Becky G, Camilo and Xenia Rubinos. Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Show notes: bit.ly/2Q8K3eC Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 02, 2021
Ep 143: Javiera Mena
Esta semana tuvimos el gusto de conversar con la reina del indie chileno Javiera Mena sobre su nuevo EP que lanzará esta primavera. También hablamos sobre los triángulos amorosos, la depresión y la falta de inspiración del principio de la pandemia, y de lo que ha significado - y cómo ha cambiado - ser una lesbiana fuera del closet a través de su larga carrera. *La versión original de este podcast incluía un término que aprendimos es ofensivo y difícil de escuchar. Editamos este episodio para excluirlo. Sentimos mucho este error, y puedes escuchar nuestra disculpa en el Episodio 145. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/2PN74nd Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 19, 2021
Ep 142: Five Genres for Five Years
Estamos de cumpleaños, beibis! March is our anniversary month and this year it’s been five (!!!) years since we started this show. For our birthday episode we are revisiting five genres that we’ve explored deeply on this show, and pointing you to some of the past episodes where we’ve explored some of the these themes and genres. To our listeners and supporters, our endless gratitude. It’s all worth it because of you, se les quiere mucho!!! To celebrate our fifth anniversary, if you become a member of Radio Menea before the month is out we’ll send you a free Cardi tote: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Show notes: bit.ly/3s0QD57 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 12, 2021
Ep 141: Elvis Crespo's Suavemente
Pandemic nostalgia no longer knows any bounds at this point, and this week we get nostalgic for Elvis Crespo’s hit album Suavemente. But besides a strangely intense longing for hearing that all-too-familiar a cappella beginning, Suavemente - the album - was a massive international hit. Esta semana we revisit this classic, and how a Nuyorican kid got to be one of the biggest merengue stars in the world. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3velI7d Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, February 26, 2021
Ep 140: Shower Jams
What are the components of a good shower song? Drama? Beltability? Is danceability an asset or a liability? We are over here feeling very grateful for warm running water after a devastating week in Texas, and imagining our perfect shower playlist. These are some of our shower faves. Featuring music by Elena Rose, Ana Gabriel, Lalo Rodriguez, Thalia, Olga Tañon, and Proyecto Uno, plus for our member segment: Becky G and Los Fantasmas del Caribe. Show notes: bit.ly/3uBlZkc Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, February 12, 2021
Ep 139: Boy Bands
Our millennial is showing ya’ll. In today’s episode we explore the boy band genre with a Latinx spin. What makes a boy band a boy band anyway? Is it the sound? Chromosomes? A certain fan base? The tendency to sell you a white heterosexual fantasy? Join us on this surprisingly existential journey. It gets deeper than you might expect. Featuring music by Menudo, Backstreet Boys, CNCO, OV7, Aventura, O-Town, 98 Degrees and Bacilos. Show notes: https://bit.ly/2OudTcO To find out more about PP's telehealth services: plannedparenthood.com/menea For the new and restocked items in our tienda: radiomenea.com/tienda Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, February 05, 2021
Ep 138: Algo Nuevo
Been a minute since we’ve given you some new music, so this week we got algo nuevo for you. Show notes: bit.ly/36KEYP3 To find out more about PP's telehealth services: plannedparenthood.com/menea For the new and restocked items in our tienda: radiomenea.com/tienda Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 22, 2021
Ep 137: 2001
It’s been two whole decades. Twenty years! This week we take a moment to look back to 2001. What were we listening to? What was charting? Was it, maybe, the year of the ballad?! Featuring music by Shakira, Jose Jose, Jerry Rivera, Marc Anthony, Moenia, Azul Azul, JuanGa and Pilar Montenegro. Show notes: https://bit.ly/2NjhuK0 To find out more about PP's telehealth services: https://plannedparenthood.com/menea For the new and restocked items in our tienda: https://www.radiomenea.com/tienda Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 15, 2021
Ep 136: QEPD
At the end of a year full of grief, we lost three greats. This week we mourn their losses and celebrate the legacies of Tito Rojas, Armando Manzanero, and Sandy MC. Featuring music by Tito Rojas, Armando Manzanero, Lisset, and Sandy y Papo. Show notes: https://bit.ly/38KPWp7 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 08, 2021
Ep 135: New Year, Same Shit
Ok, so we have to confess - we recorded this episode before the white supremacist insurrection feeling like we’d made it out, pero judging by the last few days a new year doesn’t mean that we are in the clear. But it is a chance to start over, and set some aspirations for this coming year. In today’s episode we bring you music that shines a light on what we hope 2021 will bring. Featuring music by El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Buscabulla, Sabrina Claudio, Andrekza, Alex Ferreira, Eladio Carrion, Wilfrido Vargas and Jhay Cortez. Show notes: https://bit.ly/2XiOV16 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Sat, December 26, 2020
[ENCORE] Episode 65: Felices Fiestas
This week while we're off, we wanted to share with you an old episode of holiday jamsr. Listen in to learn about their holiday traditions, why Nochebuena is LIT, and even a little tale of Latino Jewish Hanukah. Stay safe everyone! Featuring music by Trío Cubamar, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Hip Hop Hoodios, Mariah Carey, Maracaibo 15 and Oscar D'Leon. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/12/13…felices-fiestas Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 18, 2020
Ep 134: What We Missed in 2020
PHEW! What a year beibis. It’s no surprise that in the midst of a pandemic, an uprising, an election….we missed some stuff. So aquí estamos, tryna make up for it by giving you a glimpse of some of the bright spots we didn’t cover while tending to las loqueras del 2020. Featuring music by Jowell y Randy, Kiko El Crazy, Jamsha, Barbie Rican, Camilo, El Alfa, Banda MS, Snoop Dogg, Tito El Bambino, Jay Wheeler, and MULA. Check out Planned Parenthood’s telehealth offerings: plannedparenthood.org/menea Show notes: bit.ly/38cvQml Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 04, 2020
Ep 133: Bad Bunny's EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO
Keeping it productive during la pandemia, el conejo dropped his third surprise album of the year. Are we Bad Bunny’d out? Is this his most experimental album yet? Se retira el conejo? This week, we make our way through EL ÚLTIMO TOUR DEL MUNDO. Featuring music by Bad Bunny, Trio Vegabajeño and Abra. Things we mentioned on this episode: Check out Planned Parenthood’s telehealth offerings: plannedparenthood.org/menea Become a radio menea member: bit.ly/33LH1AV Show notes: bit.ly/3oob89q Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Sat, November 28, 2020
[ENCORE] Ep 119: Lido Pimienta
De breakecito beibis, pero aquí está alguito de antes pa mantener till we're back next week :) ---------- We're wild excited to welcome Lido Pimienta to the show to chat about her stunning new album Miss Colombia, her cuarentena flow, what she’s been listening to, the bittersweetness of love and disappointment with your home country, and why she loves being en su casita sin que la joda nadie!!! Featuring music by Lido Pimienta and Lubos Fiser. Show notes: bit.ly/2ApeIMQ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 13, 2020
Ep 132: iLe
We’re excited to have una invitada muy especial on the show this week: la inigualable iLe. After starting her career as a teenager with her brothers - AKA Calle 13 - she’s built a solo career of her own full of soulful songs con mucho caribe y mucha lucha. We talk about her inspirations, Puerto Rico, and the role of culture and music in political change. Show notes: bit.ly/36LsZ3d Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 30, 2020
Ep 131: Spooky Reggaeton
Ya saben: it’s jalogüin szn!! We’re back with a very special guest, Verónica Dávila of The Plátano Diaries. Hace un tiempo, Vero y Vero collaborated on a sinister playlist, and now Verónica Davila is here to talk about some of their favorite spooky reggaeton tracks. Verónica brings their expertise as a reggaeton scholar to for an episode that’s all tropi-goth y bien espooky. Featuring music by Daddy Yankee, Yaga y Mackie, Alexis y Fido, Yaviah, Tomasa Del Real, DJ Blass, Hector y Tito and Alexio. Show notes: https://bit.ly/34DPhUn Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 16, 2020
Ep 130: Fuera Trump
We’re usually not this forward, pero the last tattered shreds of American democracy are on the line here, so if you live in the United States and are able to do so, we spend much of this week literally begging you to vote 45 out of office. We truly believe that we can create better conditions for organizing for our REAL liberation work if we don’t have a fascist in office, so porfissssss??? Also no nos imaginamos que pueda ser posible, pero if you’re a Trump supporter WE DON’T WANT YOU LISTENING! BYEEEEE! Show notes: bit.ly/3dyv9Ww Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 02, 2020
Ep 129: Malportado
This week it’s all about los malportados. Tu sabes, the rule breakers, the sometimes inappropriate ones, the bosses who do whatever needs to be done to stay on top. Las Malas. Featuring music by Hector El Father. DJ Nelson, Big Soto & Ecko, Los Tigres Del Norte, Alex Rose, Brray, Dayme El High, Panacea Project, Anitta, Myke Towers, Cardi B, Leslie Grace, Noriel and Lastmonday. Show notes: https://bit.ly/2Gu2Wnk Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 25, 2020
Ep 128: El Movimiento with Jenny Mota & Gata
As uprisings around the country forced people across industries to reckon with the ways racism in general and anti-Blackness in particular shows up, the music industry was no exception. As soon as Republic Records dropped “urban” as a category for music of Black origin, a conversation about the role of “urbano” in the Latin space began. This week, we are honored to have two of the people leading that conversation on the show: Jenny Mota and Gata (AKA Katelina Eccleston). We’ve had them both on the show before and we’re glad to have them again to talk about why we need to drop “urbano” and come up with an alternative. Show notes: bit.ly/364yCdP Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 18, 2020
Ep 127: Verano, No Te Vayas
Se nos va el verano, pero we’re taking one last moment to celebrate Vero’s favorite season before we give in to the cooler weather. These are some of our favorite summer releases - the songs we heard on the radio and coming from car stereos, and the ones you might have missed but we think you shouldn’t. Featuring music by Anuel AA, Nio Garcia, Daddy Yankee, Sech, Myke Towers, Brray, Juanka, Pop Smoke, Lee Vasi, Ozuna, Karol G, J Balvin, Rosalía, Farruko, Barbarita Palacios, Julieta Venegas, Micaela Chanque. PS our tiendita is updated: https://www.radiomenea.com/tienda Show notes: https://bit.ly/2ZPR1ax Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 11, 2020
Ep 126: Rita Indiana
¡Suenen las sirenas, regresó la montra pa comérselos de cena! Ten years ago, Rita Indiana dropped El Juidero - a stunning work of Latin independent music that defined a generation of young Latinx weirdos who had never seen or heard anything like it before. Y después….desapareció. Until now. She comes on to talk about her new album, the role of monsters as a reflection of the things society fears, why we need to organize ourselves, and why this album es un regalo pa to’ sus pollitos who have grown since the kids that felt seen by her presence way back when. En español, in English, en espanglish. Featuring music by Rita Indiana. Show notes: https://bit.ly/2ZreIFS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 04, 2020
Ep 125: Frikitona
We love a Frikitona. Liberated, free, nasty, le gusta el invento, rápido, lento. A whole threat to the status quo, ok?! This week we’re thinking about Plan B’s classic and highlighting our fave anthems of sexual liberation. Not just because we love that shit but because: WE! MADE! A! FRIKITONA! PIN!!!!! Por eso friki friki friki friki frik friki frik frikitona! Dale frikitona!! We’re hype about it, and we hope you are too. Pre-order one here: https://bit.ly/31UboET Featuring music by Plan B, Cardi B & Megan Thee Stallion, Ivy Queen, Kali Uchis & Rico Nasty, Becky G & Bad Bunny, and Villano Antillano. Show notes: https://bit.ly/2QTPtaI Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, August 28, 2020
Ep 124: We're Back!
Hi beibis, after a summer hiatus, we’re back at the podcast mixers! To say it’s been a strange (and apocalyptic) summer is an understatement. Join us as we catch up on these last few months and bring you a few songs that illustrate some of the moods we’re feeling as we come back to your feeds. Featuring music by El Alfa, Toby Love, Arca, Mediopicky, Boyz II Men, Rex Salas and Los Hermanos Rosario. Show notes: bit.ly/2EoF6sP Want to become a Radio Menea member? Join here: radiomenea.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Sat, August 08, 2020
[ENCORE] Ep 66: Bag Ladiez
We're still on a summer break beibis, so here are some favorites from our archive. ---- FELIZ AÑO FAM! We're starting the year with a v cute collab with Latina podcasters Estephanie and Lina from Bag Ladiez, who come in to guest DJ and unpack some baggage. No oversize maletas here! We chat about el Bronx, re-naming the Verrazano Bridge after a bodega cat (Misu Bridge anyone?), and why "Be Careful" is Cardi B's most Dominican song (cuidao conmigo!). Featuring music by Raulín Rodriguez, Flor de Toloache, Mykki Blanco ft Princess Nokia, Mario Vazquez, José Gonzalez, and Cardi B. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/01/04/episode-66-bag-ladiez?rq=bag%20ladiez Follow Bag Ladiez: @bgladies www.instagram.com/bgladiez twitter.com/bag_ladiez Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, July 24, 2020
[ENCORE] Ep 110: Dominican Dembow
We're on a summer break beibis, so here are some favorites from our archive. ------ We’re super excited to have a very special guest for this week’s episode—Jennifer Mota. A music journalist and expert in Dominican Dembow, Jennifer joined us to dig deep into the history and future of an increasingly influential genre. She breaks down the history of Dominican dembow, how migration has shaped it, and shares some of the most important songs from the arena. Featuring music by DJ Boyo, Jhon Distrito, Bad Bunny, La Delfi, Los Ando Locos, Milka La Mas Dura, El Alfa, Rochy RD, Kiko El Kreizy, El Mayor Clasico. Show notes: https://spoti.fi/2vbM9At Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, July 10, 2020
[ENCORE] Ep 101: Reggaeton Con La Gata
We're on a summer break beibis, so here are some favorites from our archive. ------ We’re thinking of starting a movement - Make Reggaeton Nasty Again. Our leader: TV host, podcaster, panameña, and outspoken reggaeton sucio advocate Gata, who hopped on the phone with us this week to chat about el género historically and as it stands today. Bring back women moaning! Bring back that perreo sucio shit! Sandungeo! Bailoteo! Tamo rediiiii! Follow Gata: instagram.com/reggaetonconlagata Show notes: bit.ly/2Pe65d4 Join our membership program: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 26, 2020
[ENCORE] Ep 60: Live with Bembona
We're on a summer break beibis, so here are some favorites from our archive. ------ We are SO! HYPE! to bring you our very first live taping! Last weekend we had the pleasure of interviewing Puerto Rican-Panamanian DJ, multi-platform artist, and activist Bembona at the New Latin Wave festival. Born & raised in Brooklyn, NY, Bembona's work bridges the gap between POC communities, generations, activist work & beyond. She goes deep on Afrolatinidad and the artists who have inspired her work and her life. MIL GRACIAS to everyone who showed up and out for this event - lxs queremos muchísimo! Featuring music by Celia Cruz, Ismael Rivera, Chocquibtown, Los Rakas, Tego Calderón, and Caribefunk. Check out Planned Parenthood's telehealth options: www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/get-care-online Show notes: https://bit.ly/2B9y6y4 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 19, 2020
[ENCORE] Ep 96: Soundtrack De La Lucha
We're on a summer break beibis, so here are some favorites from our archive. These are the songs that keep us going when the fight gets hard, that bring us joy when things are difficult, the songs that make el trabajo político fun. We just came back from Mijente's Sazonblea, and we're feeling the love from being part of a political home. We asked our compas attending the gathering about the music fueling their political work, and they delivered an incredible playlist for the movement. Featuring music by Luis Enrique, La Santa Cecilia, Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, Natanael Cano, Hector Lavoe, La Banda del Mango, Susana Baca, Arcangel, Hole, Vladi, Plena Combativa and DJ Lauuh. Check out Planned Parenthood's telehealth options: www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/get-care-online Show notes: bit.ly/2JT69fp Join Mijente: mijente.net/join Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 12, 2020
Ep 123: Nos Fuimos (Hasta Agosto)
What a time to be alive! We know it's been a minute since we had a “normal” episode but this shit ain’t normal! This week though, we have some new music for you before we take a little summer break. We’ll be back in August beibis. Stay resisting, stay luchando. FTP! Featuring music by Rafa Pabön, Los Rakas, Mediopicky, Adrianigual, Prince Royce, Myke Towers, Edgar Mondragón, Becky G, and Chiquis. Check out Planned Parenthood's telehealth options: www.plannedparenthood.org/get-care/get-care-online Show notes: bit.ly/3fhvP2e Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 05, 2020
Ep 122: Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter. Punto. The fact that the police as an institution are a gang of racial terror isn’t new - but the uprisings, from Minneapolis to Lousville to cities across the globe have forced the world to reckon with this reality once again. We know we owe you new music, but from the legacy of the African diaspora on all our favorite genres to our communities’ deeply entrenched anti-Blackness, we can’t stay silent. Featuring music by ChocQuibTown, Los Rakas and Canelita Medina. Show notes: bit.ly/309nHg1 Purchase this poster by June 10th and 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Movement for Black Lives: bit.ly/2A2SKzu
Fri, May 29, 2020
Ep 121: Hurray For The Riff Raff
Alynda Mariposa Segarra, known as Hurray for the Riff Raff, joins us this week for the latest installment of the Cuarentena artist interview series. We talk about belonging, diaspora, what it’s like to be a Latina in the Americana genre, and why that little voice in your head that tells you that you can’t reach your goals is just wrong - punto! Featuring music by Hurray for the Riff Raff and Beverly Glenn-Copeland. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3cjtTEQ Want to become a Radio Menea member? bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 22, 2020
Ep 120: Xenia Rubinos
We are keeping our cuarentena interview series going with the brilliant Xenia Rubinos. If you’ve listened to our early episodes, you heard her on our show as a guest DJ, pero this time she’s back talking about her new music, creativity during pandemic times, La Lupe, and how taking chances on the unexpected reminded her of why she sings. Featuring music by Xenia Rubinos, Helado Negro and La Lupe. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3ebF6Iy Want to become a Radio Menea member? Join here: radiomenea.supportingcast.fm/ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 15, 2020
Ep 119: Lido Pimienta
Our cuarentena artist interview series continues! This week we were wild excited to welcome Lido Pimienta to the show to chat about her stunning new album Miss Colombia, her cuarentena flow, what she’s been listening to, the bittersweetness of love and disappointment with your home country, and why she loves being en su casita sin que la joda nadie!!! Featuring music by Lido Pimienta and Lubos Fiser. Show notes: bit.ly/2ApeIMQ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 08, 2020
Ep 118: Buscabulla
Who is on this earth is better equipped to turn human suffering into beauty but artists? Today we launch our cuarentena series, compartiendo con artistas sobre cómo estan bregando con esta situación, how they’re staying creative, and what’s inspiring them. We are excited to be kicking it off with an interview with Raquel Berrios, one half of Buscabulla, whose stunning new album Regresa is out today. We talk about addressing diasporic longing and colonialism, all the beautiful new songs, their decision to move back to Puerto Rico, and all the ways la cuarentena have forced them to be creative in brand new ways. Featuring music by Buscabulla and Jose Feliciano. Show notes: https://bit.ly/2Wf6HCP Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 01, 2020
[Encore] Ep 45: Radio Perrea
We're bringing you a favorite encore episode this week beibis, porque necesitamos un descansito. Enjoy these jams para perrear, and also check out below for a bonus playlist for you. Cuarentena Cooking playlist: open.spotify.com/playlist/2TijLwrnwM9tg4bRCHL9wS?si=RsAxL5xnTt60OKHXQK8idA Are ya'll ready to drop it low? On this week's episode we bring you six songs that are all about perreo - the favorite dirty dancing of any reggaeton fan. We've got some dance floor classics for you, but also a few newer tunes to inspire your weekend perreo parties. We also talk about consent, #metoo and the big questions about dealing with folks who do harm. Featuring music by Wilfrido Vargas, Ivy Queen, Area 3, Tego Calderon, Alex Sensation y Ozuna. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/01/26/episode-45-radio-perrea Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 24, 2020
Ep 117: Luny Vs Tainy
As la cuarentena has producers battling it out on IG Live, urbano got in the game with Rapetón putting on the most epic father/son, mentor/mentee battle our little reggaetonerx hearts could have wished for: Luny vs. Tainy. How did Luny’s (of the legendary Luny Tunes - AKA production superstars of el género as it gained commercial steam) extensive old-school catalogue compete with current superstar and child prodigy Tainy’s arsenal of back-in-the-day classics and current international hits? Did Luny mess up the bag with a particularly cringey choice? Are you ready to talk about the depth of Tio Luny’s scoop neck vs the length of his chains, and the fact that he would NOT let poor Tainy go to bed even though he was THIS CLOSE to turning into a pumpkin? Lectores, tamo redi - this week, all you need to know about the battle and more. Featuring music by Daddy Yankee, Wisin y Yandel, Tony Dize, Hector El Father, Plan B and Bad Bunny. Show notes: bit.ly/3bBDoPZ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 17, 2020
Ep 116: Muévelo
Are you trying to keep your body moving during this cuarentena? This week we’ve got songs to get you moving—for your kitchen dance parties, your socially distant runs, or other at home workouts. Or listen while firmly planted on the couch - take care of you, we don't judge! Cuídense beibis! Featuring music by Wisin y Yandel, Gigolo & La Exce & Kiko El Crazy & Shelow Shaq, Carlos Vives, Juanka, Angel y Khriz, and Randy y Kevvo. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3eAJYs7 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 10, 2020
Ep 115: Cuarentena Cooking
As most of the world is restricting our movements (You’re restricting your movements yeah? Quedándote en casa? GOOD.), a lot of people are doing more cooking than they have ever done during these cuarentena times. Whether you’re an expert home cook trying to relish in some extra time to take on that ambitious culinary project or a reluctant new chef despairing at the near-constant decision-making required to feed yourself, one thing will always make cooking better: music. Esta semana we have some of what we’ve been listening to while cooking this cuarentena to get your own cuarentena cooking playlists started. Our love to our gente out there who are essential workers keeping the world going, those of you who are working to recover from illness, and any of you who have lost people during this awful time. Cuídense, beibis. Featuring music by Frankie Ruiz, Cauty, Johnny Ventura, Empress Of, Aniceto Molina, and Diego Raposo ft. Medio Picky, CeQuei, and Baldera. Show notes: bit.ly/3e9Hdxn Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 03, 2020
Ep 114: One Day At A Time
We’re back beibis, after a week off to handle our lives and health. Pero what else could we talk about right now except this new reality? Other than all our Bad Bunny “Yo Perreo Sola” video feels, that is. So we’ve got the music that is keeping us company and giving us joy and comfort during la cuarentena. Stay safe, stay inside si pueden, and THANK YOU to all of you front-line workers. Whether you work at a grocery store or a hospital, we are deeply grateful for you. Featuring music by Bad Bunny, Javiera Mena, Maria Gadú, Helado Negro, Jennifer Lopez, Pitbull, Prince Royce, Mitú and Ela Minus. Show notes: https://bit.ly/2w9ig46 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 27, 2020
[Encore] Ep 20: Escape
Queridxs, we're in this crisis right alongside ya'll, working to keep ourselves well and our people cared for. To give ourselves a little space for all of that we're bringing you an episode from our archives--from one of the last apocalyptic moments--the 2016 election. On today's episode we talk about ESCAPE - join us to hear about our fave distractions from this mundo tan cruel and for some música that takes us somewhere else. Nos fuimos! Featuring music by Fuete Billete, Victor Muñoz, Jesse Baez, Osmani Garcia, IFÉ, and Orquesta Guayacan Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/01/13/episode-20-escape-%F0%9F%9A%80 We've also put together a playlist of past episodes that are on the lighter side, in case what you need is a distraction and some music to accompany you. You can listen to those here: soundcloud.com/radiomenea/sets/best-of-radio-menea Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 20, 2020
Ep 113: Quédate En Casa
What a strange, terrible time y’all. This global pandemic that’s ravaging through our planet is the only thing on our minds, so this week we’re broadcasting from our cuarentena. We have some cheeky coronavirus songs, songs that have us in our feels, and Hector El Father gives us ideas on how to spend our time while cooped up. If you can, beibis, quédense en casa. If you can’t, cuídense como puedan. And above all, be kind to each other. De estas también saldremos. Featuring music by Ariel de Cuba, iMarkkeyz, Luis Enrique, Plan B, Hector El Father ft. Wisin y Yandel, and Julieta Venegas. Also, It’s our fourth birthday - will you consider becoming a Radio Menea member to help us celebrate in this intense time? If a monthly donation isn’t in your budget right now but you could swing a one-time thing, we also accept regalitos through venmo and paypal (radiomenea@gmail.com). And please, we know this is a hard time for MANY of us - please only give from your bounty (and never from your reserves.) We love you! Show notes: https://bit.ly/3bjx6Eh Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 13, 2020
Ep 112: Selena's Amor Prohibido
Today marks 26 years since Selena’s iconic Amor Prohibido was released, so this week we’re taking a moment to dissect this important record with the one and only Favy Fav. Co-host of Latinos Who Lunch and a dear friend of the podcast, artist Favy Fav is a MAJOR Selena stan. We get at the biggest hits, a few of the deep cuts, and revisit all of what makes Selena one of the greatest Latinx artists of all time. Featuring music by Selena. Follow Favy Fav: www.latinoswholunch.com/ artpeoplepod.libsyn.com/ www.instagram.com/favyfav/ It’s our fourth birthday bbs! Will you consider becoming a Radio Menea member to help us celebrate? bit.ly/2s2RQhS Show notes: bit.ly/2U0ACfD Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Thu, March 05, 2020
Ep 111: Bad Bunny's YHLQMDLG
Bad Bunny’s highly anticipated sophomore album is here - finally. After the wild critical and commercial success of X100PRE, everyone’s eyes were on our baddest conejo to see if he could really follow up what many of us saw as a masterpiece. Does YHLQMDLG live up to the hype? Are all twenty tracks really, actually palos??? We get into what el conejo did right, all the little easter eggs and suprises, and where he left us disappointed. If YHLQMDLG clearly tells us something though, it’s that Bad Bunny tiene un compromiso y amor inmenso for his isla - y que, sin duda, hace lo que le da la fucking gana. Featuring music by Bad Bunny, ft. Daddy Yankee, Yaviah, Nesi, Jowell y Randy, Ñengo Flow, Arcángel, Kendo Kaponi, Duki, and Pablo Chill-E. It’s our fourth birthday bbs! Will you consider becoming a Radio Menea member to help us celebrate? bit.ly/2s2RQhS Show notes: bit.ly/334F80V Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, February 28, 2020
Ep 110: Dominican Dembow with Jennifer Mota
We’re super excited to have a very special guest for this week’s episode: Jennifer Mota. A music journalist and expert in Dominican Dembow, Jennifer joined us to dig deep into the history and future of an increasingly influential genre. She breaks down the history of Dominican dembow, how migration has shaped it, and shares some of the most important songs from the arena. Featuring music by DJ Boyo, Jhon Distrito, Bad Bunny, La Delfi, Los Ando Locos, Milka La Mas Dura, El Alfa, Rochy RD, Kiko El Kreizy, El Mayor Clasico. Show notes: http://bit.ly/3abjmdV Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, February 21, 2020
Ep 109: Prince Royce's Alter Ego
Much to Pérez’s delight, we have new Prince Royce on our hands! Royce gives us a double album, filled with lots of classic Royce style bachata and some more urbano pop numbers with the features to match. This week we do a little review - what surprised us, what delighted us, and what we…didn’t love so much. Featuring music by Prince Royce, DaniLeigh and Marc Anthony. Show notes: bit.ly/2um9eju Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, February 14, 2020
Ep 108: Power Couples
Have you ever noticed there’s been some POWER COUPLES in Latinx music? It’s Valentine’s Day beibis, so for this día del amor y la amistad we’re celebrating some our favorite Latinx music power couples, past and present. These duos united music powerhouses, and sometimes produced incredible ballads. Also: a superbowl controversy recap - and for our members, a quick chat on a groundbreaking 1950s TV power couple. Featuring music by J Lo, Marc Anthony, Luis Miguel, Mariah Carey, Karol G, Anuel AA, Miami Sound Machine, Willie Colon, Hector Lavoe and Desi Arnaz. Show notes: http://bit.ly/2SqLaVW Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, February 07, 2020
Ep 107: Old School Salsa
You know the ones. The songs where your head starts bopping to the claves, you can’t help the movement at the first sound of the guiro, the full hips and everything explosion when the horn section makes its glorious appearance. This week we dig into the classic salsa that feels like it’s been with us forever, and that we’re never letting go. Featuring music by Puerto Rican Power, Los Adolescentes, Oscar D’Leon, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Joe Arroyo, Sonora Carruseles and Luis Florez. ***A quick note that Vero was traveling and recording on new equipment for this episode and had some…snafus? Bear with us thru the somewhat busted sound beibis, sorryyyyyy! Show notes: http://bit.ly/2Sld5oO Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 31, 2020
Ep 106: Journalist Picks
This week, we asked a few Latinx music journalists to tell us who they think is underrated and who we should be paying attention to these days. Their picks do not disappoint - take notes beibis! Featuring music by YoungKilla73, Rochy RD ft. Menor Bronx, Victor Internet, and Alvaro Diaz. Show notes: http://bit.ly/37JXENh Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Thu, January 23, 2020
Ep 105: Cortavenas
This week, a little DRAMA. From songs that have fueled our own teen (or adult!) heartbreaks to muy dramatique novela themes, we bring you canciones bien cortavenas. Does bachata hold the title for THE cortavenas genre? Are we seeing the emergence of a new pop cortavenas king ::cough::conejo::cough::??? Featuring music by Zacarías Ferreira, Franco de Vita, Frankie Ruiz, Guillermo Davila, RKM y Ken Y, and Bad Bunny. Show notes: bit.ly/2GelhBI Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 17, 2020
Ep 104: December Gems
We’re catching up on all of our favorite new releases from the end of 2019 this week - listen up for some of our new faves, from sweet pop confections to synth-filled queer anthems. Featuring music by Kat Dahlia, Georgel, Big Soto, Ecko, Eddy Lover, Princess Alba, Alizzz, Justin Quiles, Feid and Paloma Mami. Show notes: http://bit.ly/38cqh5I Join our membership program: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 10, 2020
Ep 103: New Year, New Mood
Feliz año beibis! We’re charging into 2020 bien claritxs on our intentions, goals, and moods, and this week we have some songs for you that get at some of those. In 2020 we’re not fighting over men or mascs, we’re staying present, we’re loving hard, and doing it all pa’ los nuestros. Show notes: bit.ly/37VFoR4 Join our membership program: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 03, 2020
[ENCORE] Ep 69: Señora Jams
Get your sensible heels, your comfiest vestido de lentejuelas and the matching clutch porque we're going FULL SEÑORA REALNESS this week, once again while Vero and Pérez take a lil breakecito. From lovelorn crooners to salsa romántica, we talk about what makes a señora jam and some of our señora faves. Big shoutout to all the señoras who have run outta fucks to give and are living their best lives! Featuring music by Paquita la del Barrio, Luis Miguel, Lola Beltrán, Frankie Ruiz, Juan Gabriel, and José José. Show notes: http://bit.ly/2ZjNjUS Join our membership program: http://bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Tue, December 24, 2019
[ENCORE] Ep 65: Felices Fiestas
While we're off, we're re-running this x-mas oldie :) We talk about some of our favorite holiday jams. Pérez has been working on Vero to do this episode for three years and it's finally here. Listen in to learn about their holiday traditions, why Nochebuena is LIT, and even a little tale of Latino Jewish Hanukah. Featuring music by Trío Cubamar, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Hip Hop Hoodios, Mariah Carey, Maracaibo 15 and Oscar D'Leon. Show notes: http://bit.ly/35T8Zda Join our membership program: http://bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 20, 2019
Ep 102: Best of 2019
Tis the season beibis! We’re only weeks away from 2020, so it’s time to revisit our favorite tracks from 2019 - and maybe one that’s TECHNICALLY 2018. Adivinan cual? Show notes: http://bit.ly/36W3U3I Join our membership program: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 13, 2019
Ep 101: Reggaeton Con La Gata
We’re thinking of starting a movement - Make Reggaeton Nasty Again. Our leader: TV host, podcaster, panameña, and outspoken reggaeton sucio advocate Gata, who hopped on the phone with us this week to chat about el género historically and as it stands today. Bring back women moaning! Bring back that perreo sucio shit! Sandungeo! Bailoteo! Tamo rediiiii! Follow Gata: instagram.com/reggaetonconlagata Show notes: https://bit.ly/2Pe65d4 Join our membership program: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 06, 2019
Ep 100: One Hundred
We’ve reached a milestone bbs! One hundred full-length episodes for you over the last almost four years. Aaaayye! So for today’s episode we’re looking back over that time and revisiting some of our favorite songs and moments in Latinx music. A lot has changed, and so have we! We’re also muy excited to be launching our brand-new membership program, plus a cute regalito for those of you who join before 2019 is up. Check out details in the show notes and consider joining today! Featuring music by Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Son by Four, Ana Tijoux ft. Shadia Mansour, Natalia LaFourcade, Helado Negro, and Romeo Santos ft. Monchy y Alexandra. Show notes: http://bit.ly/2Pnk7Yy Join our membership program: http://bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 29, 2019
[ENCORE] Ep 51: Accordion
Today we're bringing back an episode from our archives, where we take a tour through Latin America via the sounds of the accordion. An instrument originally from Germany, it's been incorporated into so many different genres of Latin American music--vallenato, merengue típico, tango, rancheras y muchos más! This might be our most diverse episode yet. Show notes: bit.ly/2OTl6jd Check out Ozuna's latest album, Nibiru, out today: smarturl.it/NibiruAlbum
Fri, November 22, 2019
Ep 99: Lo Que Hay De Nuevo
Esta semana, some of the new musica we’ve been into - as per usual, un poquito de todo :) Featuring songs by Maldy, Nicky Jam, Los Walters, Angelica Garcia, Wiki ft. Duendita, and La Goony Chonga. Show notes: http://bit.ly/2O8cwh6 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 15, 2019
Ep 98: Meet Nino Augustine
We're super hype to have Nino Augustine on the show this week, whose fire tracks fueled our days at the beach this summer and are warming us up now. We talk about what it was like to come up in Panama witnessing the beginnings of reggaeton and then Atlanta witnessing the beginnings of trap, racism in urbano and Latin America at large, and his new album Me Toca A Mi. It's Nino's turn y'all. Show notes: https://bit.ly/33Pgil9 Follow Nino: instagram.com/ninoaugustine twitter.com/NinoAugustine Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 08, 2019
Ep 97: Mucho Mucho Amor
An icon left his earthly existence this week, and we're taking a moment to honor his incredible legacy. Walter Mercado was a staple in many Latinx households and a part of millions of people's spiritual lives through his horoscopes. We were incredibly inspired by his opulent style (those capes!!!) and his expansive approach to gender and gender norms, so we wanted to rendir homenaje. In this episode we bring songs inspired by his fabulous life - including a track from his little known salsero moment! - and we go deep on our own relationships to Walter and astrology. Featuring music by Maye, Walter Mercado, Mediopicky, Villano Antillano, Karlos Rosé and Kevvo. Shownotes: http://bit.ly/2p1HkXi Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Thu, October 31, 2019
Ep 96: Soundtrack De La Lucha
These are the songs that keep us going when the fight gets hard, that bring us joy when things are difficult, the songs that make el trabajo político fun. We just came back from Mijente's Sazonblea, and we're feeling the love from being part of a political home. We asked our compas attending the gathering about the music fueling their political work, and they delivered an incredible playlist for the movement. Featuring music by Luis Enrique, La Santa Cecilia, Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny, Natanael Cano, Hector Lavoe, La Banda del Mango, Susana Baca, Arcangel, Hole, Vladi, Plena Combativa and DJ Lauuh. Show notes: http://bit.ly/2JT69fp Join Mijente: mijente.net/join Follow Vladi: https://soundcloud.com/vladirapea Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 25, 2019
Ep 95: Bien Espooky
Ta bien, this episode is only kiiiinda espooky? PERO we *do* talk about Los Espookys! And, we discuss why NextDoor is the feds, our espooky Halloween costumes, porque nos cae pesado when people change the gender on a song they're covering (we get it, you're straight, ugh), and Pérez's genius new DJ name. Featuring music by Don Omar, Mediopicky, Andre Veloz ft Joan Soriano, Polo Sur & Niña Tormenta, Wisin y Yandel, and La Neve. Show notes: https://bit.ly/2O6lwDy Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 18, 2019
Ep 94: Gloria Estefan's Mi Tierra
Exile. Yearning. Love. Distancia. Diaspora. Joy. Gloria Estefan's iconic 1993 hit album Mi Tierra explores these themes and more, and this week we dive in. Stir up all your diaspora feels in this deep dive as we explore what makes this album a classic. Featuring music by Gloria Estefan. Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2019/10/18/episode-94-gloria-estefans-mi-tierra Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 11, 2019
Ep 93: No Quiere Novio
"¿Y el novio?" szn is upon us beibis, and we're not about to let y'all brave it alone! This week (any week??), we don't need ningún bobo que nos venga hablando pendejá, so les tenemos a set of songs that will have you screaming it louder for the people in the back: mejor solx que mal acompañadx! Featuring music by Ñejo, Toby Love, Magic Juan, Paloma Mami, Rombai, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, Marvel Boy, Maldy, Brray and Secret Panda. Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2019/10/11/episode-93-no-quiere-novio Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 04, 2019
Ep 92: Speak
From protesting rapist cops to queerness to being vulnerable and talking about your shit in the music, our conversation with Speak this week es puro fuego. Coming from Mexico City via East LA, Vero caught Speak in Brooklyn during his press run his newest album Singularity - a sprawling, deeply political project that you don't wanna miss. Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2019/10/4/episode-92-speak Follow Speak: instagram.com/speakz/ twitter.com/speakz/ facebook.com/Speakinho/ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 27, 2019
Ep 91: ICYMI
Estuvimos de break this summer beibis, pero that doesn't mean we weren't thinking of you! This week we have some of the songs that popped off this summer that we wanted to make sure we shared with you, plus some Latin Grammy outrage porque coño....se pasan, y ya estamos jaaarrrtasss! Featuring music by Mariah, Prince Royce, Joyce Santana, Jesse & Joy and J Balvin, Jubilee ft. Maluca, and Ozuna. Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2019/9/27/episode-91-icymi Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 20, 2019
Ep 90: Tomasa Del Real
This week, una invitada muy especial: Tomasa del Real. La reina del neoperreo sits down with Vero to talk about her latest album, her creative process, and how politics mix (or don't!) with her music. Featuring music by Tomasa del Real, Kid Lucilfer, Marvel Boy, Ñengo Flow, DJ Blass, Maicol Superstar, El Licenciado and Mista Greenz. Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2019/9/20/episode-90-tomasa-del-real Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 13, 2019
Ep 89: Perreo Intenso
We're baaaaack beibis, y el perreo intenso acaba de comenzar! We have so much to catch up on from the summer - from the inspiration of el perreo combativo to triumphs and tragedies personal and in community - and we get THRU it. Ponte redi pal chisme y la música porque está bien bueno! Featuring music by Cauty ft. Noriel, Jowell y Randy, Brray, Joyce Santana, Casper, & Juanka; Residente, iLe, & Bad Bunny; Sech ft. Darell; Farruko; and Gigolo y La Exce. Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2019/10/19/episode-89-perreo-intenso Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 06, 2019
[ENCORE] Ep 57: FANIA
We're back from our break next week, but in the meantime enjoy this episode from our archives all about salsa! We're taking a deep dive into the history of salsa by exploring some of the incredible folks who were involved in FANIA and FANIA All Stars. Latinx music today would not be the same without the innovation and expertise of these incredible musicians. Listen in to learn more about how New York City made this collaboration possible and to enjoy some amazing salsa classics from the 70s and 80s. Featuring music by Willie Colon, Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, Rubén Blades, Hector Lavoe, Cheo Feliciano and Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez. Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2018/07/12/episode-57-fania/
Fri, August 23, 2019
[ENCORE] Ep 7: Deseo
Estamos on break till September bbs, pero we have some goodies from the archives for you - including this real throwback from early RM days! Desire is a huge theme in music, and here we get into all the things this topic brings up. Listen in to hear some of our favorite songs that address some of the ways desire shows up in our lives: the feeling you get when you are just inexplicably drawn to someone, when you meet someone on the dance floor, when you just can’t get someone out of your head. Show notes: http://bit.ly/2AMrDTr Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, August 09, 2019
[ENCORE] Ep 59: Cumbia
We're on a break until September bbs, but here is another fave of yours from our archive. Enjoy! This week we're taking a tour around Latin America through one of our favorite genres--cumbia! We start with Colombia but journey through time and geography tracing some of the ways cumbia has evolved and been adopted by other Latin American countries. Featuring music by Sonora Dinamita, Los Ángeles Azules, Natalia LaFourcade, La Yegros, Monsieur Perine, Vicentico, Los Hermanos Flores and Nicola Cruz. Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2018/09/20/episode-59-cumbia/
Fri, July 26, 2019
[ENCORE] Ep 18: Protest
We're on a little summer descanso amores! But in solidarity with la gente de Puerto Rico who are out on the streets, and those fighting for human rights and dignity at the border, we're bringing you this episode from our archives. Protest has always been a necessary tool for changing our worlds into something better - Orange Chupacabra or no - and it's best when music goes along for the ride. Today we tackle protest and music. Songs that tell stories of the ways injustice plays out in our communities, songs about fighting back, and some more...unexpected selections, showing us that small acts of resistance are everywhere. Featuring music by Ana Tijoux, Aventura, La Santa Cecilia, Luis Enrique, Lido Pimienta and Nire. Show notes: bit.ly/2y7phjn
Fri, July 05, 2019
Ep 88: Bad Bunny & J Balvin's OASIS
A duo of urbano titans dropped OASIS on us last week - a major flex from two artists at the top of their game. Pero does it make the explosive landing that they hoped? What does it mean for two white/light Latino men to be claiming to represent Latinx culture at the moment? Will any of these tracks kill at the club? Featuring music by Bad Bunny & J Balvin. Show notes: http://bit.ly/2JpF820 Also this is our last episode before our summer break bbs! We will have a special playa playlist to keep you company while we're away, sign up for our email list below to receive it. And we'll be back with new episodes at the end of the summer. Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 28, 2019
Ep 87: Listener Picks
It's your turn bbs! This week we're sharing the music YOU love, and we even get to hear some of your super cute voices and stories. Turns out ya'll have v good taste! We've got Andean anti-colonial ballads, Puerto Rican reggaeton hits, Xicanx soul Rock n Roll y mucho más. Your picks are as eclectic as ours! Featuring music by Oscura Luna, Luis Abanto Morales, Guaynaa, Ana Tijoux, Francisca Valenzuela and As Bahias e a Cozinha Mineira. Show notes: http://bit.ly/2KJy5UZ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 21, 2019
Ep 86: Orgullo
Feliz Pride beibis! This orgullo szn we want to bring you another selection of LGBTQ identified artists who are making gorgeous sounds porque hay muchxs!!! Contrary to some publications that will crown a (as far as we know) straight cis dude a queer Latinx icon porque se pinta las uñas, we believe that *actually* queer and trans Latinx musicians deserve that shine. So aquí están, some amazing queer and trans artists for you to start digging into. Featuring music by Albita, Linn Da Quebrada, Anaís Azul, Gina Chavez, Sailorfag and Elysia Crampton. We're running a summer sale! Our Cardi totes are only $15 (down from $20). And if you've been meaning to get a pin, they're almost sold out! Grab one today: bit.ly/TiendaRM Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2019/06/20/episode-86-orgullo/ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 14, 2019
Ep 85: Argentina
Esta semana, we take a deep dive into the music of Argentina -- with an accidental yet very welcome focus on las mujeres! Our friend/favorite Argentine and former Alt.Latino co-host Jasmine Garsd is our special invitada and guest DJ. From tango, to cumbia, to tropical punk, Jas brings us un poco de todo. Join us to learn about literature recommendations to pair with each musical selection (!!!), the growing role of feminism in Argentine society, and exactly how we all feel about horror in literature and film (spoiler alert: nos da mucho miedo). Featuring music by Tita Merello, Kumbia Queers, Juana Molina, Miss Bolivia, J Mena Baron, Paula Maffia, and Sofia Rei. Show notes: http://bit.ly/2WFmjBn Follow Jasmine: twitter.com/JasGarsd n.pr/2ZjQXwS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, June 07, 2019
Ep 84: All the New Albums
Llegó el verano fam, and with it so much new música! This week we have our faves for you, from perreo duro to rich electronic textures, and we may or may not have decided that Maluma is Easy Listening Reggaeton. I mean...si o no? Featuring music by Maluma, Jacob Forever, Fuego, Tito El Bambino, Tomasa del Real, DJ Blass, Maicol Superstar and Vanessa Carrion Upson de Harper. Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2019/06/07/episode-84-all-the-new-albums/ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 31, 2019
[Encore] Ep 25: Spanglish
Today's encore episode se trata de that perfect mezcla de inglés and spanish–spanglish! Some of our favorite songs mix these two languages in clever, funny, and straight up artful ways. Ponte redi for a wild spanglish pari! Featuring music by Maluca, Mellow Man Ace, Wisin y Yandel, Prince Royce, N.O.R.E. and El Nene La Amenaza. Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2017/03/24/episode-25-spanglish/ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 24, 2019
Ep 83: DR Diary
Strap on your seat belts, amores, you're coming with us to the Dominican Republic! This week's episode is the last in our DR series. From last minute bus rides to photoshoots to bachata under the full moon, listen in to hear about our amazing trip and some of the incredible music we enjoyed along the way. Featuring music by Marino Castellanos, Liro Shaq, Ala Jaza, Antony Santos and Wason Brazoban. Show notes: bit.ly/2JX1uJU Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 17, 2019
Ep 82: La Pajarita La Paul
The second in our trio of episodes recorded on a whirlwind trip to the Dominican Republic, esta semana we bring you a sit down with La Pajarita La Paul. Extravagante, llamativa, and so so fun, Pajarita is a queer DR sensation who's harnessed social media virality and shaped it into a thriving and growing music career. Tune in to hear more about how they got started, their collaborations and inspirations, and what's next. Ah! And put your bilingual hats on - este episodio switches off entre inglés y español! Featuring music by La Pajarita La Paul and La Materialista. Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2019/05/17/episode-82-la-pajarita-la-paul/ Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 10, 2019
Ep 81: Meet MULA
Esta semana, a very special treat. In one of a series of episodes from Pérez and Vero's viaje a la República Dominicana, we sit down with electro-Caribbean darlings MULA. In a full episode en español, we chat with Cristabel, Anabel, and Rachel about how they met, the whirlwind magia of their artistic process, their collaborations, and projects to come. Están redi?? Featuring music by MULA, Sibylle Baier, Tokischa ft Tivi Gunz, and Los Melodicos Show notes: bit.ly/2HiCHgn Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, May 03, 2019
Ep 80: Primavera Fresh
New season, new música, right? Esta semana we have some fresh new tracks for every season-changing mood - from perriable to sweet to doom & gloom. Is it all over the place? Sure. Do other music shows dare put a mejor sola que mal acompañada perreo in the same hour as a doomy underground club track? Maybe not. Pero si ya saben como nos ponemos pa que nos invitan??? Featuring music by Milka La Más Dura with Heidi Brown & Luchy DR, Rosalía & J Balvin ft. El Guincho, Carla Morrison ft. Francistyle, Girl Ultra, Marissa Mur, and Wasted Fates. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/05/03/episode-80-primavera-fresh Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 26, 2019
[ENCORE] Ep 38: Divas
Icons. Reinas. Únicas. The fiercest of the fierce. Today we bring back an old episode donde nos enfocamos on las divas. They have the presence, the fire, and the voice (well, most of them–sorry, J Lo). Tune in for a fabulous mezcla of divas from across time and place; stay to hear about the shady diva rivalries, to find out which of these songs’ lyrics Vero has tattooed on her arm, and to discover why our moms don’t think their eyebrow tattoos count as real tattoos. JK, we don’t know the answer to that. Featuring music by Paquita La del Barrio, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Olga Guillot, La Lupe, and Melida Rodriguez. Show notes: http://bit.ly/2DtOHuD Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 19, 2019
Ep 79: Gaps That Slap
Esta semana, the important artists that somehow we've gone three years without bringing to the show! Better late than never, cierto? Tune in to hear our favorite songs from these six artists we've neglected--from Cuban salsa to Puerto Rican boy bands to Brazilian psychedelic rock to Colombian pop to Mexican rock to norteño. It's a journey bbs, ahí vamos! Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/04/19/episode-79-gaps-that-slap Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 12, 2019
Ep 78: Romeo Santos' Utopía
Romeo Santos hit us with a new album that lifts up the legacy of bachata and the people that came before him. What choice did we have but to stop everything and do a deep dive? On Utopía Romeo takes us to bachata school - lifting up the legends and the greats on whose shoulders he stands, as well as the old-school sounds each of them pioneered. Plus the first new Aventura song in a decade? What a beautiful gift. Featuring music by Romeo Santos with El Chaval de la Bachata, Raulín Rodriguez, Elvis Martinez, Teodoro Reyes, Monchy y Alexandra, Antony "El Mayimbe" Santos, and Aventura. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/04/12/episode-78-romeo-santos-utopia Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, April 05, 2019
Ep 77: Mujeriego
Womanizer, oh, you're a womanizer, baby. This week we've got songs all about mujeriegos--those men who cheat, who run around, who aren't players, they just crush a lot. Should we be surprised there are so many songs on this theme? Join us as we get into all the intricacies of how machismo plays out in relationships and a few gems from the women who aren't having it. Featuring music by Farruko, La India, Melii, Galante El Emperador, Aventura, La Lupe and José José. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/04/05/episode-77-mujeriego Sign up for the National Abortion Access Bowlathon! bowlathon.nnaf.org DC - come to Queer Bachata night! bit.ly/2U0vbjE Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 29, 2019
Ep 76: Hot & Fresh
¡Agua que esta vaina se prendió! This week we're diving into our favorite new tracks - from some brand new salsa to reggaeton romantico, to urbano, to rap - we've got the latest on what you should be listening to. Como siempre, an eclectic mix of the hottest new music from Latinx artists. Featuring music by Nino Augustine, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Porfi Baloa, MULA, Ozuna, Darell, Snow Tha Product, R.K.M. y Ken-Y. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2020/1/6/episode-76-hot-amp-fresh Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 22, 2019
Ep 75: Your Picks
Esta semana, you are the DJs! We were so hype to get so many messages and recs from you, and we have a selection of some of our faves here. You help us address some major gaps (que vergüenza!), we revisit a controversial fave, and best of all, hear your gorgeous voices. If you sent something in that you don't see included (or if you didn't get your act together to send us your pick!), no te preocupes - we're gonna be doing these regularly, so you might hear it on a future episode! Featuring music by Will Smith, Marc Anthony, Bad Bunny, Los Amigos Invisibles, Maná, Pajarita La Paul, El Individuo, Willie Colón and Rubén Blades. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2020/1/6/episode-75-your-picks Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 08, 2019
Episode 73: Reggaeton-ton-ton
We have some fire new urbano for y'all esta semana, con mucho mucho reggaeton! Andas preparada para un buen perreo? Autotuned neo-perreo, why we still love La Queen, and a quick reminder that racism and colorism shape the industry - so let's do our due diligence and support Black urbano artists, ok? OK! And to all our mujeres: happy international women's day! Dale hasta abajo para enseñarles como es el trabajo. ;) Featuring music by Ivy Queen, Tomasa del Real, Menor Menor, Rvssian, Zion y Lennox, Sharlene, ChocQuibTown, Manuel Turizo, Farruko and Angel y Khriz. Shownotes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/03/08/episode-73-reggaeton-ton-ton Follow us: tinyletter.com/RadioMenea instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, March 01, 2019
Episode 72: Team Feelings
Esta semana, un feeling muy fuerte. We've got some songs - and lots of discussion - going deep into feels. In what ways is the fear of feelings tied to misogyny? How are people who have so many feelings so strong? Is horny a feeling? Featuring music by Pepe Aguilar ft. La Marisoul, Melissa, and Ángela Aguilar; J Balvin, Jesse Baez & C. Tangana; Marc Anthony; and Helado Negro. Also: We’re looking for your listener picks! Record a voice memo telling us about a song by a Latinx artist and why you love it. Picks will be featured on an upcoming episode :) Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/02/28/episode-72-team-feelings Join our newsletter: tinyletter.com/radiomenea Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, February 22, 2019
Episode 71: ¿Donde Están Los Ladrones?
Do y'all remember 90s Shakira? This week we're doing a deep dive into her iconic 1998 album ¿Donde Están Los Ladrones? A rollercoaster of breakup feels, we take the ride - rabia, sadness, amargura, and of course, mucho mucho amor! Why do we both love Shaki so much? What makes this album such a classic? What mildly to extremely embarrassing things did this album inspire us to do? How do we feel about 2019 Shaki? Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/02/22/episode-71-donde-estan-los-ladrones We're looking for your listener picks! Send us a voice memo to radiomenea@gmail.com with one of your favorite songs by a Latinx artist and why you love it. Picks will be featured on an upcoming episode! Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Thu, February 14, 2019
[ENCORE] Episode 22: Mejor Sola
Que Valentines ni que nada! We're bringing back this old episode for all our solitxs out there. Because our mamas weren’t ever wrong when they told us: mejor sola que mal acompañada. Featuring music by Becky G, Kali Uchis, Raquel Sofia, Indica, Luis Miguel del Amargue, and Gabriel Garzón-Montano. We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming la semana que viene bbs <3 Show notes: http://bit.ly/2ldQNqA Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, February 08, 2019
Episode 70: Lo Nuevo Nuevo
Aquí les llegamos con las novedades! This week we get into some new releases, plus a little more about what's new around here, porque we're switching up some cositas at Radio Menea! Tune in to hear cual es el plan - and how you can help us with it! - and a crop of new songs that gush about un amor nuevo, love up on AfroLatinidad, mock anti-immigrant commentary, and explore gender. Plus, a moment to appreciate an influential artist recently departed. Featuring music by PJ Sin Suela, Luis Fonsi, La Chica, Anuel AA & Karol G, Ms Boogie, and Yoskar Sarante. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/02/08/episode-70-lo-nuevo-nuevo Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, February 01, 2019
Episode 69: Señora Jams
Get your sensible heels, your most comfiest vestido de lentejuelas, and the matching clutch porque we're going FULL SEÑORA REALNESS this week. From lovelorn crooners to salsa romántica, we talk about what makes a señora jam and some of our señora faves. Big shoutout all the señoras who have run outta fucks to give and are living their best lives! Featuring music by Paquita la del Barrio, Luis Miguel, Lola Beltrán, Frankie Ruiz, Juan Gabriel, and José José. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/02/01/episode-69-senora-jams Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 25, 2019
Meneito 29: The Last One
On today's episode we say goodbye to our little meneitos! We're on the verge of redesigning our format and have decided it's time to move on from these mini-episodes. But we've got one last for you where we talk about the songs we are digging right now. As usual, it's an eclectic mix--throwback Bronx bachata, queer Latin trap, Latinx pop and a tropical jam. We're also asking you to take a few minutes to give us some feedback about our show! We'd love to know what you like, what you don't like, what you want to see more of. Take a few minutes to fill out this survey and we'll send you a free Radio Menea sticker as a thank you: https://goo.gl/forms/JM6vGZTebaWMwjyp1 Featuring music by Xtreme, Kevin Fret, Bacilos and Cimafunk. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/01/24/meneito-29-the-last-one Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 18, 2019
Episode 68: La Nueva Canción
This week we're getting historical, and exploring the Latin American folk music movement that was La Nueva Canción. Fueled by leftist politics and the integration of indigenous musical elements and instruments, La Nueva Canción produced incredible and inspirational folk music across the region and continues to influence the music we love today. ***Also, we had a math struggle this epi! Violeta Parra was born in 1917, so she was actually in her 50s when she died, not in her 30s! Thank you Christina for pointing it out :) Featuring music by Violeta Parra, Carlos Varela, Atahualpa Yupanqui, Ali Primera, Lourdes Pérez and Victor Jara. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/01/17/episode-68-la-nueva-cancion Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 11, 2019
Episode 67: Bad Bunny's X 100PRE
The baddest conejo of them all blessed us with a surprise album on Nochebuena -- and tbh we haven't stopped listening since. This week we're dedicating the whole episode to this already-legendary album. We bring a few of our favorite songs and dissect everything from the extremely bold production choices (Dios bendiga a Tainy!) to a newly-emerging political bunny. For real for real? Bad Bunny X 100PRE!!!! Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/01/10/episode-67-x-100pre Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, January 04, 2019
Episode 66: Bag Ladiez
FELIZ AÑO FAM! We're starting the year with a v cute collab with Latina podcasters Estephanie and Lina from Bag Ladiez, who come in to guest DJ and unpack some baggage. No oversize maletas here! We chat about el Bronx, re-naming the Verrazano Bridge after a bodega cat (Misu Bridge anyone?), and why "Be Careful" is Cardi B's most Dominican song (cuidao conmigo!). Featuring music by Raulín Rodriguez, Flor de Toloache, Mykki Blanco ft Princess Nokia, Mario Vazquez, José Gonzalez, and Cardi B. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2019/01/04/episode-66-bag-ladiez Follow Bag Ladiez: https://soundcloud.com/bgladies https://www.instagram.com/bgladiez https://twitter.com/bag_ladiez Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 28, 2018
[Encore] Episode 48: 1998
Let’s rewind twenty years. What was happening in 1998? Besides being awkward teens, we were listening to some música, and there were some JAMS! A couple of seminal releases, some reggaeton history in the making y mucho más. Ponte redi for some throwbacks! Featuring music by Elvis Crespo, Shakira, Tito Nieves, Wassabanga/El Chombo, Chayanne, and La India. Show notes: bit.ly/2Fwkvhd Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 21, 2018
[Encore] Episode 40: Tattoo Shop Jams
We're taking a little break for the holidays, so this week we're bringing you a fan favorite from the archives. Enjoy! We'll be back with a brand new episode on January 4th. On today’s episode we have the talented multimedia artist Tamara Santibañez – probably best known for her incredible tattoo work at Brooklyn’s legendary Saved Tattoo. She came with some of the música that she listens to in the studio, and you’re gonna love it – pari-ready reggaeton, 90s chicano power hip hop, and a sappy oldie, porque why not? Join us as we chat about Latinxs in the south, the deep cultural importance of artists who have been/are incarcerated, and first tattoos. Featuring music by J Balvin & Willy William ft Beyoncé, Kid Frost, Enrique Guzmán, Lighter Shade of Brown, Plan B, Proper Dos, Show notes: https://wp.me/p78d4C-j4 Follow us: www.instagram.com/radiomenea/ www.facebook.com/radiomenea/ twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, December 14, 2018
Episode 65: Felices Fiestas
On this week's episode we talk about some of our favorite holiday jams. Pérez has been working on Vero to do this episode for three years and it's finally here. Listen in to learn about their holiday traditions, why Nochebuena is LIT, and even a little tale of Latino Jewish Hanukah. Featuring music by Trío Cubamar, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Hip Hop Hoodios, Mariah Carey, Maracaibo 15 and Oscar D'Leon. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/12/13/episode-65-felices-fiestas Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, December 07, 2018
Meneito 28: Brown Just Glows
The year is wrapping up, pero there's still so much good music! We have a couple of new songs, and one that didn't make the cut for last episode pero still deserved a lil shine. Plus, Vero takes a dip into #TeamFeelings Things we mentioned in the episode: - The playlist Vero made for Mijente's Lánzate: https://spoti.fi/2G7S7a0 - Check out Mijente! https://mijente.net/ Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/12/07/meneito-28-brown-just-glows Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 30, 2018
Episode 64: Best of 2018
What a wild year for Latinx music! Again! This week we chat about our fave releases of the year - well, a few of them anyway. From Latin rhythms dominating mainstream airwaves, to dreamy experiments with dembow, to a wealth of star-studded collabs, we chat about what 2018 had to offer us. Featuring music by Cardi B ft Bad Bunny & J Balvin, Los Angeles Azules ft Natalia Lafourcade, Balun, Natti Natasha, Becky G, Speak, and Daddy Yankee. Shownotes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/11/30/episode-64-best-of-2018 Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Thu, November 22, 2018
[ENCORE] Episode 41: Indigenous Artists
Thanksgiving? No creo. This week we’re bringing you a re-run that will give you a much-needed antidote to some of the revisionist history that’s popular at this time of year by bringing indigenous artists who are making music that emphasizes their roots, integrating indigenous languages, instrumentation, and cultural references. We hope that you’ll hear evidence that the colonial project has failed – indigenous cultures today are alive despite it all, and this small sampling of dynamic and diverse bodies of work is a tiny taste of that lucha. Featuring music by Dr. Sativo, M.C.H.e. & Tzutu Baktun Kan, Luzmila Carpio, Los Kjarkas, Los Nin, Mare Advertencia Lirika, A Tribe Called Red and Lido Pimienta. Show notes: http://bit.ly/2jAGoWS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 16, 2018
Episode 63: Songmessy
Esta semana we are muy excited to finally have on our longtime podcast primxs from SONGMESS! Richard and Beverly join us to talk about songs that highlight MESS! From cheating and lies to no-good fuckboys, we get all up in the delicious mess. And if you don’t know Songmess: you’re welcome. Featuring music by Magic Juan, Nitty Scott, Sailor Fag, Mexican Entertainment System, Mazzy Star and Pimpinela. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/11/15/episode-63-songmessy Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 09, 2018
Meneito 27: The Morning After
On this week's meneito we're sharing all our feels about the midterm election results, and even get into a little political nerdery. You're welcome. Of course we also get into the music on rotation this week, going all the way from Veracruz to Bogota and back to Nueva York because that is how we roll. Tune in for the diverse music selection, stay for the chisme. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/11/08/meneito-27-the-morning-after Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, November 02, 2018
Episode 62: Mentiras
This week we bring you songs about all sorts of lies. JK, they're mostly about people lying to each other in relationships! Pónganse redi to dance while you scream "CALUMNIAS!" in your best telenovela voice while imagining those who have wronged you! Featuring music by Tito el Bambino ft De La Ghetto, Ivy Queen, Prince Royce, Aerophon, Lafame, and Brytiago ft Rafa Pabón. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/11/02/episode-62-mentiras Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 26, 2018
Meneito 26: Not a Jalogüín Episode
No hay trico tri this year fam! Vero was over the spooky tracks - pero Pérez leans in, por si les hace mucha falta el jalogüín. Instead we chat about weed slang, La Casa de las Flores, chill paris, and all the ways Vero is washed ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Featuring music by Fuete Billete, Mitre, and Entrópica. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/10/26/meneito-26-not-a-jaloguin-episode Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 19, 2018
Episode 61: Favy Fav's Life Story
This week we're welcoming a very special guest. You probably know Favy Fav from his stellar podcast Latinos Who Lunch, but get ready to get to know him in a whole different way! From Guatemalan Christian Rock to Cypress Hill, we learn the most about one of our favorite Latino podcasters as he walks through the story of his life in music. Featuring music by Los Voceros de Cristo, Antonio Aguilar, Banda Zeta, Banda Blanca, Cypress Hill and Girl in a Coma. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/10/18/episode-61-favy-favs-life-story Follow Favy: Instagram: instagram.com/favyfav Podcast: latinoswholunch.com Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 12, 2018
Meneito 25: The New New
On this week's Meneito we're bringing you three of our favorite songs that dropped in the last few weeks. We also share the surprising news of who is the most followed person on instagram (spoiler alert: it's not Beyonce or any of the Kardashians) and talk about what it was like to record live with Bembona! Featuring music by Cardi B., Selena Gomez, DJ Snake, Ozuna, CLUBZ, Ela Minus, Will Smith, Marc Anthony and Bad Bunny. Shownotes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/10/11/meneito-25-the-new-new Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, October 05, 2018
Episode 60: Live With Bembona
We are SO! HYPE! to bring you our very first live taping! Last weekend we had the pleasure of interviewing Puerto Rican-Panamanian DJ, multi-platform artist, and activist Bembona at the New Latin Wave festival. Born & raised in Brooklyn, NY, Bembona's work bridges the gap between POC communities, generations, activist work & beyond. She goes deep on Afrolatinidad and the artists who have inspired her work and her life. MIL GRACIAS to everyone who showed up and out for this event - lxs queremos muchísimo! Featuring music by Celia Cruz, Ismael Rivera, Chocquibtown, Los Rakas, Tego Calderón, and Caribefunk. Shownotes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/10/05/episode-60-live-with-bembona Follow Bembona: instagram.com/djbembona twitter.com/djbembona Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea facebook.com/RadioMenea
Fri, September 28, 2018
Meneito 24: From Rom Coms to Baking Shows
What a fucking shitshow week, y'all! Pero look at us: we're still here, you're still here. De una manera u otra, pero seguimos. Today we've got some jams to soothe your weary souls, and we chat about some of the stuff we've been watching lately. Featuring music by Kelela ft Princess Nokia, JUNGLEPUSSY, Cupcakke & Ms. Boogie; Reik; and Omar Apollo ft Teo Halm. Also! Don't forget to join us THIS WEEKEND (!!!) on September 30th in Brooklyn for the New Latin Wave festival! We’ll be recording a live episode with special guest DJ Bembona at 3pm. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/09/28/meneito-24-from-rom-coms-to-baking-shows Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, September 21, 2018
Episode 59: Cumbia
This week we're taking a tour around Latin America through one of our favorite genres--cumbia! We start with Colombia but journey through time and geography tracing some of the ways cumbia has evolved and been adopted by other Latin American countries. Featuring music by Sonora Dinamita, Los Ángeles Azules, Natalia LaFourcade, La Yegros, Monsieur Perine, Vicentico, Los Hermanos Flores and Nicola Cruz. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/09/20/episode-59-cumbia
Fri, September 14, 2018
Meneito 23: We're back!
Did you miss us? After a lovely verano break we are baaack! In this week's meneito we share a few of the songs we were listening to while we were gone. We also update you on our adventures while we were away, including how Pérez spent their time in Mexico, and Vero's run-in with sea creatures at the queer beach. We also announce a very exciting event coming up at the end of this month! Feauturing music by Piso 21, Paulo Londra, Empress Of, Ha*Ash and Prince Royce. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/09/13/meneito-23-were-back
Fri, September 07, 2018
[Encore] Episode 30: Listener Picks
Estamos de vacaciones! So we're bringing you some our fave episodes from the archive. We'll be back with a new episode on September 14. This week, we’ve relied on you – our queridísimxs listeners – to make the playlist. We asked, and you CAME THRU! Turns out y’all are mad cool, and have fire taste – nada de sorpresas here. Gracias for your suggestions, your voice memos, and your overwhelming amor – our listeners are truly the best! Show notes: https://wp.me/p78d4C-ah Tienda: bit.ly/TiendaRM
Fri, August 24, 2018
[Encore] Episode 27: Food with Latinos Who Lunch
Estamos de vacaciones! To keep you company while we are gone we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archive. New epi coming to you on September 14! Están redi? We got to meet (IRL!) with the chamacos over at Latinos Who Lunch and it was F-U-N. So today, with the fab Babelito and FavyFav, we bring you an episode full de música about food, obvio! Show notes: https://wp.me/p78d4C-8z Tienda: bit.ly/TiendaRM
Fri, August 10, 2018
[Encore] Episode 4: Reggaetoneras
Estamos de vacaciones! To keep you company while we are gone we're bringing you some of our favorite episodes from the archive. New epi coming to you on September 14! We're not going to lie. We have a serious soft spot for the few but amazing women who are rocking the reggaeton genre, so this week we have an episode all about these mujeres. A dembow beat and a female artist? Yasss! ¿Que más se le puede pedir a la vida? Show notes: https://wp.me/p78d4C-1B Tienda: bit/ly/TiendaRM
Fri, July 27, 2018
Episode 58: Summer Mixtape
We're about to take our first break EVER pero no se preocupen! We wouldn't leave you without plenty of música for these critical verano months, and we made you a Summer Mixtape. We included our current summery faves in today's epi to get you in the mood. Make sure to hydrate while we're gone, amores - we'll be back on September 14th! Our tiendita will still be open, so order any cositas you like! Featuring music by Bad Bunny, Donny Caballero ft Chelito de Castro, MULA, Nicky Jam y Ken-Y, Kablito, and Agustin Arguello. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/07/27/episode-58-summer-mix-tape Playlist: https://spoti.fi/2LWhLxb Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Thu, July 19, 2018
Meneito 22: La Tienda!
On this week's episode we POR FIN tell ya'll all about our new tiendita, which is open. We're obsessed with our merch, and we hope you are too. Check it out below. We also share a few songs we are loving right now, including two artists we got to see live recently. And we talk about Vero's summer anxiety and the super sweet thing Pérez witnessed at a show this past weekend. Featuring music by Kafu Banton, La Santa Cecilia and STEFA. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/07/19/meneito-22-la-tienda
Fri, July 13, 2018
Episode 57: FANIA
On this week's episode it's all about FANIA! We're taking a deep dive into the history of salsa by exploring some of the incredible folks who were involved in FANIA and FANIA All Stars. Latinx music today would not be the same without the innovation and expertise of these incredible musicians. Listen in to learn more about how New York City made this collaboration possible and to enjoy some amazing salsa classics from the 70s and 80s. Featuring music by Willie Colon, Celia Cruz, Johnny Pacheco, Rubén Blades, Hector Lavoe, Cheo Feliciano and Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/07/12/episode-57-fania
Fri, July 06, 2018
Meneito 21: Accents & Personality Types
This week we share a few of the songs we've currently got on repeat: Latinx folk, cushy synths and high energy jams about quedándose en la casa. We also chat about our relationship to accents, how we feel about personality typing and bachata's brothel roots. Featuring music by Gina Chavez, Balún and Andre Veloz. Join our email list to be the first to learn about new episodes and our soon to be launched tienda: https://tinyletter.com/radiomenea Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/07/06/meneito-21
Fri, June 29, 2018
Episode 56: Exagerada
You know those songs--that are just so EXTRA?!? This week we're bringing you some of our faves that are just the most exageradas. Over the top love metaphors, literal long hair bangers, love triangles, summer jams, misogynistic and apocalyptic takes. Featuring music by Felipe Peláez, Tomasa de Real, Gloria Trevi, Alejandra Guzman, Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Roman el Original, Twin Shadow and HAIM. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/06/28/episode-56-exagerada
Fri, June 22, 2018
Meneito 8: Shoutout Las Sad Girls [RE-RUN]
Que buen vainón! We had some last-minute tech dificulties ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Soooo we're re-running this episode dedicated to las sad girls, because this week has been a shit-show and it's ok to be sad. Shoutout to you for surviving even when shit is hard. Featuring music by Lila Downs, Nina Pastori, Soledad, Noita, and Laura León Show notes: http://bit.ly/2Ao0Hy4 Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, June 08, 2018
Meneito 20: Mattress Squeaks
This week's meneito es algo diferente - we usually steer clear of themes for our smaller episodes, pero we were inspired this week to bring you some canciones that all have one thing in common: mattress squeaks. Let your inner sucia out (if she's not living in the open already!) y ponte redi to move your culo to some sexy ass squeaks. Featuring music by Fuete Billete, Karol G, and Audri Nix. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/06/07/meneito-20-mattress-squeaks Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, June 01, 2018
Episode 54: Feliz Pride!
Feliz pride amores! As we celebrate Pride - AKA the anniversary of Stonewall AKA a queer and trans New Yorker uprising against police violence - we're here to bring you a whole new episode celebrating the work of some really talented queer & trans Latinx artists. We've got tracks for your celebrations, your hookups, your moments of reflection. Have fun, stay hydrated, make sure your friends text when they're home safe, y cuídense mucho! Featuring music by Chavela Vargas, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Niña Dioz ft Lido Pimienta & Ceci Bastida, Liniker e os Caramelows, me llamo (Sebastián), and Rubby. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/05/31/episode-54-feliz-pride Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, May 25, 2018
Meneito 19: The Most Miami
This week we bring you a few gems we're loving right now--a boricua bachatero, one of our favorite reggaetoneras showing off her MC skills, and a D.C. group's social justice cumbia--plus a THE MOST MIAMI WhatsApp audio message from Vero's sister, which...uncovers a possible Ivy Queen side hustle?! And because we stay doing the most, we throw in a grammar PSA about the "X" in Spanish and a rant about white Marxists. Ya tu sabes, the usual. Featuring music by Jay Ruiz, Milka La Más Dura, and Elena & Los Fulanos. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/05/24/meneito-19-the-most-miami
Fri, May 18, 2018
Episode 53: Gone Too Soon
You know the ones--those music icons whose lives (and careers) ended tragically and well before their time. On this week's episode we revisit some of our favorite Latinx artists who died young, leaving behind incredible legacies and a lot of sadness about what they could have achieved if they'd had more time. Featuring music by Selena, Big Pun, NORE, Juan Gabriel, Hector Lavoe, La Lupe and Jenni Rivera. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/05/17/episode-53-gone-too-soon
Fri, May 11, 2018
Meneito 18: A Music Rollercoaster
We're back this week with our wild mix of música - some psychedelic experimental salsa, some saccharine pop, a goth reggaeton remix...ya tu sabes, lo de siempre. We also chat about some of la tele that we watch and, naturally, British colonialism¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Can you believe these mofos raped and plundered across the world for spices only not to use any now? Que falta de respeto! Featuring music by La Mecánica Popular, Siam, and Merca Bae ft ZutZut. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/05/11/meneito-18-a-music-rollercoaster Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, May 04, 2018
Episode 52: Novela Themes
You asked, and we couldn't resist - this week, we bring you all our fave theme songs from telenovelas. The drama! The twists! The turns! ::Soraya Montenegro voice:: LÁRGATEEEEE!!! JK COME BAAAAACK and tune in for some mad dramática jams, as well as some twists and turns in our own conversation - because if you're not expecting a Latin Americanist critique of US Leftist spaces nestled between these cheeseball joints, you got us fucked up. Featuring music by Laura Leon, Yordano, Willy Chirino, Thalía, Yolanda Rayo, and OV7. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/05/04/episode-52-novela-themes Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, April 27, 2018
Meneito 17: Summer Viajes
On this week's meneito, we've got music from Puerto Rico, Brazil and Colombia--salsa, hip hop and reggaeton! We also share about the exciting trips we've got planned for this verano. Featuring music by Jerry Rivera, Karol Conká and Yandar y Yostin. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/04/26/meneito-17-verano-viajes
Fri, April 20, 2018
Episode 51: Accordion
On this week's episode we take a tour through Latin America via the sounds of the accordion. An instrument originally from Germany, it's been incorporated into so many different genres of Latin American music--vallenato, merengue típico, tango, rancheras y muchos más! This might be our most diverse episode yet. Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2018/04/20/episode-51-accordion
Fri, April 13, 2018
Meneito 16: Trauma & Healing
Esta semana for you we have some brand new música, some sappy bachata, and some deep deep conversation on the legacies of trauma and healing inspired by Junot Díaz's latest essay in The New Yorker. Content warning: we discuss child sexual assault -- as it pertains to Junot's essay, and our own families. Featuring music by Cuco, Jessy Rose, and Empress Of. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/04/12/meneito-16-trauma-healing Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, April 06, 2018
Episode 50: Colombia
This week we bring very special invitadx DJ Alex DB to get into some of the musical traditions of Colombia. We leave behind more well-known paisas - your J Balvins and Malumas - in favor of digging into vallenatos, sextetos, and AfroColombian musical traditions from what was probably the first free black community in the Americas. There is no way to cover the nuances and diversity of music of Colombia in six songs, pero we hope that this selection encourages you to search for más y más! Featuring music by El Combo De Las Estrellas, Genio El Del Canto Bello, Adassa, Alejo Duran, Sexteto Tabalá, and Kombilesa Mi. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/04/06/episode-50-colombia Join the National Abortion Access Bowlathon: bowlathon.nnaf.org Follow DJ Alex DB: facebook.com/TheRealAlexDB instagram.com/alexdeebee Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, March 30, 2018
Meneito 15: Spring Proyectos
For this week's meneito we're bringing you our usual eclectic mix--salsa, romantic pan-Latin pop and an experimental track that Vero loves (surprise!). We're also talking about the projects we've been working on to get us through to spring, and get into the eternal latinx debate--is it "colita de rana" or "culito de rana"?!? Featuring music by Hilario Duran, Bacilos and xango/suave. Y una vez más: UN MILLÓN DE GRACIASSSSSS for all the birthday love!!! Y’all are truly lxs mejores. If you haven’t supported and wanna know more, check out our birthday campaign: wp.me/p78d4C-lO Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/03/29/meneito-15-spring-proyectos Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, March 23, 2018
Episode 49: Sucia!
Those songs that make you blush. The ones you'd discreetly turn down or skip over when your mami is in the car. The ones that take those sex metaphors a little too far. This week, we've got some of our favorite canciones sucias for you amores. Featuring music by Pilar Montenegro, Los Rakas, Tito El Bambino, Mark B, El Alfa, Karol G and Lisa M. Join the The National Abortion Access Bowl-a-Thon: https://bowlathon.nnaf.org Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/03/22/episode-49-sucia
Fri, March 16, 2018
Meneito 14: The 90s Are Back
Some choice 90s jams we couldn't bring to last week's full episode get us chatting about the plaid pants that we really wanted and that shining beacon of 90s teen fashion: the dELIA*s catalog. Plus a Spanglish sappy reggaeton ballad porque #TeamFeelings! Y claro: UN MILLÓN DE GRACIASSSSSS for all the birthday love!!! Y'all are truly lxs mejores. If you haven't supported and wanna know more, check out our birthday campaign: bit.ly/2IbnlKl Featuring music by Fey, Manuel Turizo, and Los Cracker Jack/El Chombo Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/03/16/meneito-14-the-90s-are-back Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, March 09, 2018
Episode 48: 1998
Let's rewind twenty years. What was happening in 1998? Besides being awkward teens, we were listening to some música, and there were some JAMS! A couple of seminal releases, some reggaeton history in the making y mucho más. Ponte redi for some throwbacks! PLUS! It's our cumpleaños! And not to be groserxs, but can we ask you for un regalito? We have regalitos for YOU in return! Check out the details for our birthday campaign here: https://wp.me/p78d4C-lO Featuring music by Elvis Crespo, Shakira, Tito Nieves, Wassabanga/El Chombo, Chayanne, and La India. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/03/09/episode-48-1998 Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, March 02, 2018
Meneito 13: Pop Culture Corner
On this week's episode we've got our usual eclectic mix of música--a little salsa romántica, electronica with good vibes and a sweet dreamy track. Plus we share our thoughts about two pop culture offerings out right now: One Day at a Time and Black Panther. Featuring music by Rey Ruiz, Kaleema, Lido Pimienta and Vincente Garcia. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/03/01/meneito-14-pop-culture-corner Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, February 23, 2018
Episode 47: Mas Problematic Faves
We couldn't help ourselves. There are just too many jams where we either take issue with the artists' politics or past, or where the lyrics are too sexist not to acknowledge...pero they're bangers tho (sorry/not sorry)! So we're bringing you otro problematic faves episode, where we deconstruct some of our favorite artists and acknowledge that everyone makes mistakes--some bigger than others. Featuring music by Vicente Fernandez, Alexis y Fido, Daddy Yankee, Pitbull, Don Miguelo and Prince Royce. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/02/22/episode-47-mas-problematic-faves Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, February 16, 2018
Meneito 12: Winter Feels
We were gonna do a (anti?) San Valentín meneito, pero we just weren't inspired. Y saben qué? This is our podcast and we do what we want! So instead we have a different collection of songs for all our winter feels: a balm for invierno blues, a ballad for giving up on love, and rich analogue synth goodness. Featuring music by Bairoa, Eddy Lover, and Rubio. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/02/16/meneito-12-winter-feels
Fri, February 09, 2018
Episode 46: Latinas Who Brunch
Hello hello helloooo (que show que show que show)! We're changing things un poquito today in honor of our podcast amigos Latinos Who Lunch, whose Radio Lonchea homages to our format inspired us to return the favor. This one's definitely a different one for us! We're ditching the música (just for this week!) to have a long-form convo about our podcast, the rationale choices that we've made behind the scenes, sexism and misogyny in podcasting, name and gender anxiety, and a little bit about our lives outside of Radio Menea. Go follow Latinos Who Lunch, #SupportLatinxPodcasts, y hasta la próxima (w lots of música, no se preocupen)! Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/02/09/episode-46-latinas-who-brunch
Fri, February 02, 2018
Meneito 11: Intention Check-in
On this weeks episode we've got three songs we're digging right now, and it's an eclectic mix, como siempre! We also check in about how our 2018 intentions are going so far and the fucked up situation facing immigrants in the U.S. right now. Featuring music by Juan Luis Guerra, Javiera Mena and El Yonki. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/02/01/meneito-11-intention-check-in
Fri, January 26, 2018
Episode 45: Radio Perrea
Are ya'll ready to drop it low? On this week's episode we bring you six songs that are all about perreo - the favorite dirty dancing of any reggaeton fan. We've got some dance floor classics for you, but also a few newer tunes to inspire your weekend perreo parties. We also talk about consent, #metoo and the big questions about dealing with folks who do harm. Featuring music by Wilfrido Vargas, Ivy Queen, Area 3, Tego Calderon, Alex Sensation y Ozuna. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/01/26/episode-45-radio-perrea
Fri, January 19, 2018
Meneito 10: Badass Dominican Mujeres
So kind of on accident, all the stuff we brought to today's Meneito is by badass Dominican mujeres (...and Bruno Mars). Sorry not sorry! Featuring music by Bruno Mars ft Cardi B, La Insuperable, and Amara La Negra. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/01/18/meneito-10-badass-dominican-mujeres
Fri, January 12, 2018
Episode 44: Intentions
Feliz añooooo!!!! We celebrated, we ate our uvas, and now we’re back and tryna be better cada día, so we made a few intentions for 2018. From commitments to having bomb-ass sex to cultivating a bit of lightness, we think our list is pretty solid. You won’t find any bullshit diet industrial complex resolutions here – though you will maybe hear one Zumba-related intention (but only because Zumba is joy!). Y claro, songs to go along with each intention - because in the end we are who we are. Featuring music by Ozuna & Cardi B, Luis Fonsi & Demi Lovato, Karol G & Bad Bunny, Huey Dunbar, Mon Laferte, and Yotuel & Julca Brothers. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/01/12/episode-44-intentions
Fri, December 29, 2017
Episode 14: Puro Pari [ENCORE]
Estamos de vacaciones loves, so we're re-airing an old episode to inspire your pari playlists. Feliz año - we'll be back with new episodes for you on January 12, 2018! - xo, V & P -- Are you ready to PARI??? Today’s episode is all about the jamz that make us want to turn up on the dance floor. Fair warning: you might find yourself doing a lil meneaito…or tirándolo pa trá (TRA TRA TRA). And because we couldn’t keep to just a few songs, we made you a pari playlist(link in the show notes)! La rumba está buena – don’t miss it! Show notes: https://radiomenea.com/2016/10/07/episode-14-puro-pari/
Fri, December 22, 2017
Meneito 9: Feliz Navidad
It's here, amores. Our last new episode of 2017. As we say adios to 2017, we've got a few of our favorite navidad jams for you this meneito. So pour yourself some coquito and get ready to feel the Christmas cheer. Featuring music by Jose Feliciano, Maracaibo 15 and Adrienne Houghton. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/12/21/meneito-9-feliz-navidad
Fri, December 15, 2017
Episode 43: Best of 2017
It's that time, amores! The year is coming to a close, so we reflect on some of our favorite songs of 2017. It's been an incredible, weird, wild year in Latinx music, and while there's so much we can't get to, these are just a few of our fave gems! Enjoy bbs. Featuring music by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee, Ozuna, MULA, Arca, Nicky Jam and Ibeyi. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/12/14/episode-43-best-of-2017 Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, December 08, 2017
Meneito 8: Shoutout Las Sad Girls
Sad girls, so many queer Latinx podcasters (and the token straights), novela names, y por su puesto, the jams we're feeling at the moment - a bunch of badass mujeres. Featuring music by Lila Downs, Nina Pastori, Soledad, Noita, and Laura León Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/12/08/meneito-8-shoutout-las-sad-girls Use the code MENEA to get 15% off a pair of Sudio Sweden headphones: goo.gl/sfMLCJ
Fri, December 01, 2017
Episode 42: Escándalo
Ponte redi to clutch your pearls and turn a little bit red with this one queridxs. On this week's episode we're bringing you songs that are muy escandalosas! We've got cumbia, salsa, reggaeton, y más - as long as they are scandalous! Whether they're raunchy AF or asserting their right to be escandalosas and proud of it, these artists and songs are gonna get your blood pumping. Featuring music by Lalo Rodriguez, Rebeca Lane, Justin Quiles, Linn Da Quebrada, Anitta, J Balvin and CSS. Show notes: http://radiomenea.com/2017/11/30/episode-42-escandalo This episode is sponsored by Planned Parenthood. Text MENEA to 22422 to support your favorite Latinx music podcast and join the fight to protect affordable birth control. Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, November 24, 2017
Meneito 7: Dichos y Diaspora Feels
On this week's mini episode we bring you three songs we've been digging lately, alongside conversación sobre those sayings that just don't make any sense when you translate them into English. Camarón que se duerme que? And of course, two of our songs this week are all about the diaspora feels. What else is new? Featuring music by MPeach, Camila Cabello and La Chica. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/11/23/meneito-7-dichos-y-diaspora-feels Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, November 17, 2017
Episode 41: Indigenous Artists
Thanksgiving? No creo. This week we're giving you a little antidote to some of the revisionist history that's popular at this time of year by bringing indigenous artists who are making music that emphasizes their roots: integrating indigenous languages, instrumentation, and cultural references. We hope that you'll hear evidence that the colonial project has failed - indigenous cultures today are alive despite it all, and this small sampling of dynamic and diverse bodies of work is a tiny taste of that lucha. Featuring music by Dr. Sativo, M.C.H.e. & Tzutu Baktun Kan, Luzmila Carpio, Los Kjarkas, Los Nin, Mare Advertencia Lirika, A Tribe Called Red and Lido Pimienta. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/11/17/episode-41-indigenous-artists This episode is sponsored by Planned Parenthood. Text MENEA to 22422 to support your favorite Latinx music podcast and join the fight to protect affordable birth control. Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, November 10, 2017
Meneito 6: Dancing or Dominoes?
This week we start with a sad song, transition into a discussion of the various dancing (or non-dancing!) traditions in our families and our relationships to music, and end with a chat on the problematic ways spiritual traditions get used and appropriated. How are we like this even? We got mad good música for you tho - como siempre! Featuring music by Tito Nieves, Wiki, and Yerba Buena ft Orishas. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/11/10/meneito-6-dancing-or-dominoes Follow us: www.instagram.com/radiomenea/ www.facebook.com/radiomenea/ twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, November 03, 2017
Episode 40: Tattoo Shop Jams
On today's episode we have the talented multimedia artist Tamara Santibañez - probably best known for her incredible tattoo work at Brooklyn's legendary Saved Tattoo. She came with some of the música that she listens to in the studio, and you're gonna love it - pari-ready reggaeton, 90s chicano power hip hop, and a sappy oldie, porque why not? Join us as we chat about Latinxs in the south, the deep cultural importance of artists who have been/are incarcerated, and first tattoos. Featuring music by J Balvin & Willy William ft Beyoncé, Kid Frost, Enrique Guzmán, Lighter Shade of Brown, Plan B, Proper Dos, Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/11/02/episode-40-tattoo-shop-jams Follow us: www.instagram.com/radiomenea/ www.facebook.com/radiomenea/ twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, October 27, 2017
Meneito 5: No Hay Trico Tri
Trico Tri amores! It’s that weird, gringo time of the year where kids get dressed up in scary costumes and accept candy from strangers. Probably your abuela’s worst nightmare, but we’re down. In honor of the season, we’ve got a few songs for you: some that are spooky and monstrous, and one is a shoutout to Dia De Los Muertos. Featuring music by Rubio, La Santa Cecilia and Arca. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/10/26/meneito-5-no-hay-trico-tri Follow us: https://www.instagram.com/radiomenea/ https://www.facebook.com/radiomenea/ https://twitter.com/radiomenea
Fri, October 20, 2017
Episode 21: Novela Feels [ENCORE]
Real talk. Sometimes your best laid plans don't work out. Sometimes the amazing episode you prepped and recorded gets royally f'd beyond repair and you have to go with plan b. So today we're re-releasing one of our fave episodes from this past year--Novela Feels! Enjoy bbs, and gracias por tu paciencia. We'll be back next week with a new episode. Some of our favorite songs are the most dramáticas. Like boo, really? Your heartbreak hurts how bad? Ponte redi to cry in Spanish, because these songs are all over-the-top novela feels. Just so dramatic, it feels like your favorite telenovela. As if you haven't been feeling every single feeling there is to feel already, verdad? Featuring music by Monchy y Alexandra, Kablito, Jesse y Joy, Mr Pelon 503, Angel y Khriz, and Ela Minus.
Fri, October 13, 2017
Meneito 4: Mucho Sentimiento
What it takes to pull off a good cover. Music for your next pari. Mucho sentimiento. Y mucho, mucho, mucho....AMOR. Featuring music by Aymee Nuviola, Cuco, and Toby Love. Show notes here: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/10/13/meneito-4-mucho-sentimiento
Fri, October 06, 2017
Episode 39: La Frontera
Selena deep cuts. Quinceañera classics. Borracho jams. We're talking about música de la frontera this week with Yvonne Marquez - Senior Editor for Autostraddle, an awesome queer magazine where she writes about Latinx politics and culture. A native of Mission, Texas, Yvonne joins us to focus on the music of la frontera Tejana and to chat about our shared love of the Rio Grande Valley. Listen in for stories about kitchen dance parties, high school mariachi bands, and the best tamales spot in South Texas. Featuring music by Grupo Control, Jesika, La Mafia, Selena, Sofia Reyes, and Ramón Ayala. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/10/06/episode-39-la-frontera
Fri, September 29, 2017
Meneito 3: Lesbian films & Burning Man
Why did lez movies used to be so trash? Is Burning Man just a bunch of dirty white people? Did Vero's parents really immigrate to the US so she could sleep on the ground? (No, no they did not.) Join us as we chat the pros and cons of camping, doghouse sex scenes, and Canadian pioneers of hand-drawn animation. And as always, the amazing música that's been on our playlists. Featuring music by Populous ft Ela Minus, Salomón Beda, and Tatiana Hazel. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/09/28/meneito-3-lesbian-films-burning-man
Fri, September 22, 2017
Episode 38: Divas
Icons. Reinas. Únicas. The fiercest of the fierce. Today we bring you the divas. They have the presence, the fire, and the voice (well, most of them--sorry, J Lo). Tune in for a fabulous mezcla of divas from across time and place; stay to hear about the shady diva rivalries, to find out which of these songs' lyrics Vero has tattooed on her arm, and to discover why our moms don't think their eyebrow tattoos count as real tattoos. JK, we don't know the answer to that. Featuring music by Paquita La Del Barrio, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Olga Guillot, La Lupe, and Melida Rodriguez. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/09/22/episode-38-divas
Fri, September 15, 2017
Meneito 2: Chao Summer!
Bienvenidxs al pari, amores! AKA our second Meneito--a small taste of what we've been into to tide you over until our full episode next week. Nos despedimos del verano by bringing you three songs we're digging--all released this summer--and let you know why we're SO HYPED about this weekend, including shoutouts to a couple of our very sweet listeners. <3 Featuring music by Tito El Bambino, Sin Color, and J. Balvin. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/09/14/meneito-2-chao-summer
Fri, September 08, 2017
Episode 37: Bodega Island
This week we're previewing Bodega Island, the biggest & dopest indie, merengue, alt, bachata, punk music festival in the world (slash the only one), which takes place on September 9th in Brooklyn. Bodega Island's Lael Llaverías joins us to chat merengue punkiao, bachata Black Sabbath, and his eternal quest for incorporating Dominican rhythms in the most unsuspecting places. Featuring music by Boombox Repair Kit, Happy Colors, La Gran Mawon, Los Coulters, MULA, and Hecho in Brooklyn. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/09/08/episode-37-bodega-island
Fri, September 01, 2017
Meneito 1: Sorpresa!
Sorpresa amores! We've been thinking about this forever pero finally decided to do it - we're gonna start giving you some Radio Menea love every week! We're keeping our full episodes bi-weekly, pero from now on, on all our off Fridays we wanna give you un meneito. No themes ni nada - just a taste of what we're into. Disfruten! Featuring music by Gaby, DLG, and Clara Lima. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/09/01/meneito-1-sorpesa
Fri, August 25, 2017
Episode 36: Menealo
This week's episode is extra special! We're not only talking about our favorite topic--music that makes us want to menearlo, naturally--but we recorded this episode on a wild fun Instagram live. It's been a rough few weeks (months? years? lifetimes?), and it never hurts to dance it out. So dale duro (más duro! más duro! más duro!) while you listen along to the música that makes Vero want to wine her waist, and makes Pérez want to wiggle it. Featuring music by Jimmy Bad Boy, Cardi B, Fruko y Sus Tesos, El Alfa, Aventura, Bomba Estereo. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/08/25/episode-36-menealo
Fri, August 11, 2017
Episode 35: Intoxicated
On this week's episode, we bring you songs about being intoxicated: with substances, with love, with our total lack of fucks to give. Our usual variedad, pero maybe a bit tipsy. ¿Si ya saben como nos ponemos pa que nos invitan? Featuring music by A.Chal, Los Panchos y Eydie Gormé, Rubby, Los Titanes de Durango, Maluma and Empress Of. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/08/11/episode-35-intoxicated
Fri, July 28, 2017
Episode 34: Duos
Fulano y Mengano. Zutano y Perengano. We realized that many of our faves are paired up, so we're bringing you an entire episode of some of our favorite duos. Like our tastes, they span a wild range of genres, so ponte redi for a range of canciones from your fave duo of all (us, obvio)! Featuring music by Monchy y Alexandra, Wisin y Yandel, Periko & Jesse Leon, Buscabulla, Alexis y Fido, and Ibeyi. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/07/28/episode-34-duos
Fri, July 14, 2017
Episode 33: Endings
Se acabó! This week, we talk about endings, and all the feels that come with them. Songs about endings that fuck you up, endings that are sad, endings you'd rather forget, and endings that feel like freedom. Featuring songs by Bad Bunny, Natalia Lafourcade, Jessie Reyez, Tony Dize, Chocolate Remix, Zacarías Ferreira, and El Gran Combo. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/07/14/episode-33-endings
Fri, June 30, 2017
Episode 32: AfroLatino Fest Preview w Guest DJ Mai-Elka Prado
Pónganse redi pal Afro-Latino Fest with our invitada and Guest DJ Mai-Elka Prado - the incredible mujer behind the one of the most fire New York summer events. On today's episode we preview un lineup bien jevi, así que no te lo pierdas! Mai-Elka nos cuenta about how the festival got started and brings you six of her favorite artists who will be at the festival this year. And if there's any way you can get to New York City, trust: you won't wanna sleep on those tickets. Featuring music by Susana Baca, Milly Quezada, Alison Hinds, Nitty Scott, and Johnny Osbourne. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/06/30/episode-32-afro-latino-festival
Fri, June 16, 2017
Episode 31: Engaño
You know the stories. The twisted, lying, cheating kind? This week's episode is all about those canciones que se tratan de engaño--deception. We've got plot twists, indecent proposals, and LOLz, as well as discussions about the real shit, like...is that Maluma song legit about consensual non-monogamy??? Featuring music by Hansel y Raul, Maluma, Andy Andy, Whitest Taino Alive, Nicky Jam and La Favi. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/06/30/episode-32-afro-latino-festival
Fri, June 09, 2017
BONUS: Mas Listener Picks!
Your voice memos & song recs were demasiado cute for us to keep to ourselves, so....we won't! Sharao all the folks who sent us song recs and voice memos - y'all really filled our corazoncitos. So here's un poquitito más listener picks action, because we love you and you're the best <3 Featuring música by Carla Morrison, Jesse Baez, and Irene Diaz. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/06/09/bonus
Fri, June 02, 2017
Episode 30: Listener Picks
We've been talking about this forever, and it's finally time! This week, we've relied on you - our queridísimxs listeners - to make the playlist. We asked, and you CAME THRU! Turns out y'all are mad cool, and have fire taste - nada de sorpresas here. Gracias for your suggestions, your voice memos, and your overwhelming amor - our listeners are truly the best! Featuring music by Kevin Florez, Macaco, Liniker, Maria Gadú, Princess Nokia, Calle 13 ft Silvio Rodriguez. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/06/02/episode-30-listener-picks
Fri, May 19, 2017
Episode 29: Las Mamis
This week we've got TWO special guests on the show with us -- las mujeres que nos dieron la vida -- our mamis! We know we're lucky to have two amazing and lovely mujeres that we get to call our mamis, so we invited them on to share their fave jams with us. Pia y Rosa each came on the show to tell some stories and share some very mami songs. You ready for some mom jams? Checkirau! Featuring music by Los Cinco Latinos, Willy Chirino, Santana ft Maná, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Chayanne, and Julio Iglesias. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/05/19/episode-29-las-mamis
Fri, May 05, 2017
Episode 28: Guest DJ Xenia Rubinos
Que emoción! For today's show, we brought super-talented and fierce mujer Xenia Rubinos (!!!) on as Guest DJ. She joined us on a brief break from her tour to talk about un poco de todo - from lush sound collages and the artists who are inspiring her next project to her fiercely loyal mami. Que esperas? Check it out! Featuring music by Xenia Rubinos (obvio), Gal Costa, Ghetto Brothers, Idalberto Gálvez, amaF alaM Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/05/05/episode-28-guest-dj-xenia-rubinos
Fri, April 21, 2017
Episode 27: Food with Latinos Who Lunch
Están redi? We got to meet IRL with the chamacos over at Latinos Who Lunch and it was F-U-N. So today, with the fab Babelito and FavyFav, we bring you an episode full de música about food, obvio! We also recorded an episode for Latinos Who Lunch, so if you haven't listened already, que esperas? Make your way to Latinos Who Lunch to hear all the chisme and LOLs! Featuring music by El Gran Combo, Oscar Padilla, Rita Indiana, and Fito Olivares. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/04/21/episode-27-latinos-who-lunch
Fri, April 07, 2017
Episode 26: Republica Dominicana ft Isabelia Herrera
For our second-ever country-specific episode, we decided to bring in the big guns. Isabelia Herrera - boss Dominicana and Music Editor over at Remezcla - joins us to chat about shredding on the accordion, freak out about Rita Indiana's glorious return to music, and give us lessons on Tigueraje. No te lo pierdas! Featuring songs by El Alfa, Anthony Santos, Mula, Fefita La Grande, Rita Indiana, and Twin Shadow. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/04/21/episode-27-latinos-who-lunch
Fri, March 31, 2017
Send Us Your Favorite Latinx Songs!
After a year of Radio Menea, we're ready to hear from you, queridxs listeners, in preparation for a very special listener picks episode! Record a voice memo with a few sentences about your favorite song and send to radiomenea@gmail.com.
Fri, March 24, 2017
Episode 25: Spanglish
Today's theme se trata de that perfect mezcla de inglés and spanish--spanglish! Some of our favorite songs mix these two languages in clever, funny, and straight up artful ways. Ponte redi for a wild spanglish pari! Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/03/24/episode-25-spanglish
Fri, March 10, 2017
Episode 24: Problematic Faves
You know the songs. They are your jam when you hear them on the radio or at the club, but when you listen to the lyrics or think about the artist, you cringe a bit. Today's episode is all about those problematic faves, the songs you love but maybe feel a little bit guilty about. Listen in...we won't tell anyone! Featuring songs by Pittbull, Daddy Yankee, Plan B, Fuete Billete, Don Omar, and Miguel. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/03/10/episode-24-problematic-faves
Fri, February 24, 2017
Episode 23: Classics
If we have any hope of understanding where we're at today, we've got to look back. This week, we talk about classics: songs by artists who changed the game and became icons - from fierce mujeres sin pelos en la lengua to immigrants bringing their cultures to thrive in totally new environments. Featuring music by Ritchie Valens, Fania All Stars, Tita Merello, Benny Moré, Lydia Mendoza, and Johnny Ventura. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/02/24/episode-23-classics
Fri, February 10, 2017
Episode 22: Mejor Sola
Que Valentines ni que nada! This is an episode for all our solitxs out there. Because our mamas weren’t ever wrong when they told us: mejor sola que mal acompañada. Featuring music by Becky G, Kali Uchis, Raquel Sofía, Indica, Luis Miguel Del Amargue, and Gabriel Garzón-Montano. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/02/10/episode-22-mejor-sola
Fri, January 27, 2017
Episode 21: Novela Feels
Some of our favorite songs are the most dramáticas. Like boo, really? Your heartbreak hurts how bad? Ponte redi to cry in Spanish, because these songs are all over-the-top novela feels. Just so dramatic, it feels like your favorite telenovela. As if you haven't been feeling every single feeling there is to feel already, verdad? Featuring music by Monchy y Alexandra, Kablito, Jesse y Joy, Mr Pelon 503, Angel y Khriz, and Ela Minus. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/01/27/episode-21-novela-feels
Fri, January 13, 2017
Episode 20: Escape
Sometimes this world is way too much. Whether it's an orange chupacabra threatening to destroy everything you hold dear or just the growing pile of dishes in your sink, the real world is just not suitable for every moment. On today's episode we talk about ESCAPE - join us to hear about our fave distractions from this mundo tan cruel and for some música that takes us somewhere else. Nos fuimos! Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/01/13/episode-20-escape-%F0%9F%9A%80 Featuring music by Fuete Billete, Victor Muñoz, Jesse Baez, Osmani Garcia, IFÉ, and Orquesta Guayacan.
Fri, December 30, 2016
Episode 9: Shade [ENCORE]
Feliz (almost) año cuties! We're on vacay pero we didn't forget about you - we've decided to re-run one of our fave early episodes for your listening pleasure. Throwing shade. At lovers who have scorned you, lovers who have left you, lovers who have cheated. Throwing shade at former friends, competitors, others in the business. Songs with artful lyrics that master the art of the diss with amazing metaphors, puns and burns. This week's episode is all about shade, and the songs that do it oh-so-well. Featuring music by Mariah Carey, Eddie Santiago, Karlos Rosé, Zutzut, and El Super Nuevo.
Fri, December 16, 2016
Episode 19: Best Of 2016
You'd be hard pressed to find someone who wouldn't agree that 2016 has been a shit year. Tragedy after tragedy, deaths of many famous people we love (JuanGa!), and now we're facing a scary political future under the Orange Chupacabra. But one thing that 2016 didn't disappoint on was really great music. So we're closing out the year by bringing you some of our favorites from 2016. Let's find solace in the music we loved, and then say vete al carajo to 2016. Featuring music by Jacob Forever, Xenia Rubinos, Sebastian Yatra, Helado Negro, Nicky Jam, and El Bles. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/12/16/episode-19-best-of-2016
Fri, December 02, 2016
Episode 18: Protest
Protest has always been a necessary tool for changing our worlds into something better - Orange Chupacabra or no - and it's best when music goes along for the ride. Today we tackle protest and music. Songs that tell stories of the ways injustice plays out in our communities, songs about fighting back, and some more...unexpected selections, showing us that small acts of resistance are everywhere. Featuring music by Ana Tijoux, Aventura, La Santa Cecilia, Luis Enrique, Lido Pimienta and Nire. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/12/02/episode-18-protest
Fri, November 18, 2016
Episode 17: Heartbreak
Real talk: We had this episode planned way before the orange chupacabra surprised everyone, including himself, and somehow won the U.S. Presidency. But the subject felt all too real for us this week as we reflected on the state of affairs, particularly for our queer POC familia. In this week's episode, we talk about all our political feels, and then get into the music that brings us back to those broken-hearted love moments. It's okay to have a big ol' ugly cry, either for the one that got away, or for the scary political future we are facing. Cuídense, amores. Featuring music by Carla Morrison, Mon Laferte, Leny, Deborah Blues, Alexis y Fido, and Ibeyi. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/11/18/episode-17-heartbreak
Fri, November 04, 2016
Episode 16: Venezuela
Today we have a first for you: a full episode dedicated to musicians from one country. Esta vez: Venezuela! Though by no means a survey of the vast musical output and traditions of Vero's magical homeland, we bring you some of our faves, old standbys, and hints about movidas and heavyweights in the country and across the diaspora. Está cheverísimo, so no te lo pierdas! Featuring music by Algodón Egipcio, Oscar D'Leon, Arca, Chino y Nacho, Gabylonia, and Simón Díaz. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/11/04/episode-16-%F0%9F%87%BB%F0%9F%87%AA-venezuela-%F0%9F%87%BB%F0%9F%87%AA
Fri, October 21, 2016
Episode 15: Halloween
Ok, confesamos: this might be the weirdest song collection you've ever gotten from us. But strange is the order of the day, porque this week's episode brings you songs inspired by Halloween, that curious U.S. holiday of pumpkins and (hopefully non-racist, non-sexist) costumes. So grab your masks, put on your best vampiresa makeup, or drip some fake blood on your face and get spooky with us! Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/10/21/episode-15-halloween Featuring music from Johnny Prez, Total Freedom, Los Rakas, Las Sucias, El Gran Combo, and María y José.
Fri, October 07, 2016
Episode 14: Puro Pari
Are you ready to PARI??? Today's episode is all about the jamz that make us want to turn up on the dance floor. Fair warning: you might find yourself doing a lil meneaito...or tirándolo pa trá (TRA TRA TRA). La rumba está buena - don't miss it! Featuring music by Big Pun, Angel y Khriz, Fuego, Victor Manuelle, J Balvin, and Ñejo y Dalmata. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/10/07/episode-14-puro-pari
Fri, September 23, 2016
Episode 13: Class
This week we’re bringing you an extra special treat: our first ever Radio Menea guest! Maria Elena Pérez joins us to talk about songs we love that deal with class-related themes. Songs about money struggles, about why materialism is overrated, songs about love across class divides, and more. But we’re also bringing this theme because we want to talk about the activist movement that brought us together–reproductive justice. Featuring music by La Santa Cecilia, Aventura, Ricardo Arjona, Amandititita, Kat Dahlia and Selena. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/09/23/episode-13-class
Fri, September 09, 2016
Episode 12: JuanGa
When we heard the news, we were speechless. Juan Gabriel was not just a singer and a songwriter - he was legendary. Over the years his songs brought us joy, his fabulous outfits gave us life, and his flamboyant performances served as the launchpad for countless family conversations about sexuality and gendered performance. For queer Latinxs, he was one of our icons. This is a Radio Menea first: we're dedicating today's entire episode to one artist's life, music, and impact. Que en paz descanses, JuanGa - we'll never forget you. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/09/09/episode-12-juanga
Fri, August 26, 2016
Episode 11: Throwback
Sometimes you need to reach back to the music of your childhood. The songs you grew up with, the songs you made up dances to with your primos and performed in front of the familia. The classics that remind you of your first love, or learning salsa with your papi and tios. Featuring music by Proyecto Uno, Juan Luis Guerra, Flans, Jerry Rivera, Caramelos de Cianuro, and Jon Secada. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/08/26/episode-11-throwback
Fri, August 12, 2016
Episode 10: Covers
Sometimes even classics need a re-do. This week, we look at covers - from Latino music classics to translated versions of English-language hits. Featuring music by Karen Rodriguez, Jarina De Marco, Leslie Grace, Bunny Michael, Tony Succar, Tito Nieves and La Lupe. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/08/12/episode-10-covers
Fri, July 29, 2016
Episode 9: Shade
Throwing shade. At lovers who have scorned you, lovers who have left you, lovers who have cheated. Throwing shade at former friends, competitors, others in the business. Songs with artful lyrics that master the art of the diss with amazing metaphors, puns and burns. This week's episode is all about shade, and the songs that do it oh-so-well. Featuring music by Mariah Carey, Eddie Santiago, Karlos Rosé, Zutzut, and El Super Nuevo. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/07/29/episode-9-shade
Fri, July 15, 2016
Episode 8: Nostalgia
Have you ever missed your tierra something fierce? Maybe you left when you were young. Maybe you’re the child of immigrants or political exiles, and you’ve never even been there. Maybe you’re undocumented and can’t go back. Pero you know you know that yearning: home. Today’s episode is about nostalgia. Homesickness. Diaspora feels! Featuring songs that remind us of home: of the struggle, the hard parts, the beauty, and the resistance. Featuring music by Gloria Estefan, ChocQuibTown, Orishas, La Yegros, Bacilos and Maria Usbeck. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/07/15/episode-8-nostalgia
Fri, July 01, 2016
Episode 7: Deseo
This is the episode that we had planned to release the week that the Orlando massacre happened. We hope you've been taking time to grieve and heal and be with your people in the time since. Now we're bringing it back to our regularly scheduled programming with a lighter topic: deseo. Desire is a huge theme in music, and especially Latinx music, and we get into all the things this topic brings up. Listen in to hear some of our favorite songs that address some of the ways desire shows up in our lives. The feeling you get when you are just inexplicably drawn to someone, when you meet someone on the dance floor, when you just can't get someone out of your head. Featuring music by Nicky Jam, Tei Shi, Dr. Bellido, Noita, Aventura and Miguel. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/07/01/episode-7-deseo
Fri, June 17, 2016
Episode 6: Orlando
This week we're bringing you an unplanned episode in recognition of the massacre in Orlando. We are devastated, and we hope that our discussion of what happened, its impact on us, and some of our mourning and healing process in these days since the attack might help you all with your healing as well. Featuring music by Hurray For The Riff Raff, Selena, La Santa Cecilia, Monchy y Alexandra, Julieta Venegas, and Buika. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/06/17/episode-6-orlando
Fri, June 03, 2016
Episode 5: Queers!
Happy Pride queridxs! For the first episode of June, we are so excited to bring you an episode of Radio Menea featuring queer artists. Listen in to hear about queer Latinx musicians who've been doing it since forever, and some of the new generation of out and proud folks who are walking in their footsteps. We also talk about the origins of Pride and its inextricable connection to Latinx resistance. Featuring music by Ricky Martin, Alex Anwandter, Andy Peña, Rita Indiana, Albita Rodriguez, Javiera Mena. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/06/03/episode-5-queers
Fri, May 20, 2016
Episode 4: Reggaetoneras
We're not going to lie. We have a serious soft spot for the few but amazing women who are rocking the reggaeton genre, so this week we have an episode all about these mujeres. A dembow beat and a female artist? ¿Que más se le puede pedir a la vida? Featuring music by Ivy Queen, Milka La Mas Dura, Tomasa Del Real, Glory, MC Peligro, Ms Nina Los Santos & La Favi. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/05/20/episode-4-reggaetoneras
Fri, May 06, 2016
Episode 3: Verano
It's here! Everyone's favorite season. Sundress and shorts weather. Chancla weather. Beach weather! In honor of being so close to summer, this week's episode is all about verano, and the music that makes us think of the season. We discuss our favorite things about summer, Vero's favorite NYC playa, and why summer makes us think about home. Featuring music by Bill Yonson, Oscar D'Leon, MULA, Tito El Bambino and Destiny Frasqueri. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/05/06/episode-3-verano
Fri, April 22, 2016
Episode 2: Afro-Latinx Artists
Afro-Latinx communities have been central to the development of Latinx music – though folks don’t always get their due credit. We didn’t want to get too many episodes in without acknowledging this, so in today’s episode we spotlight some amazing Afro-Latinx artists. Featuring music from Nitty Scott MC, El General, Ibeyi, Yunel Cruz, Xenia Rubinos, Celia Cruz and Xiomara Fortuna. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/04/22/episode-2-afro-latinx-artists
Fri, April 08, 2016
Episode 1: Amor
Spring is in the air queridxs - lez talk about AMOR! Vero & Pérez discuss their allegiances (or lack thereof) to Team Feelings and songs about love of all kinds. Featuring the musical stylings of J Balvin, Toby Love, Lido Pimienta, Los Rakas, and Empress Of. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/04/08/episode-1-amor
Tue, March 22, 2016
Pilot
Introducing a new podcast from Verónica Bayetti Flores and Miriam Zoila Pérez. They bring you their favorite mainstream and alternative Latino jams. Featuring music from P3culiar, Son by Four, Don Omar, Prince Royce, Shakira, Calle 13 and Maluca. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/03/25/pilot-episode
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