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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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,...

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...

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 f**k 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...

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

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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

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

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

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