In these times of easy, free MP3 downloads, there is still one magical experience that reigns…
Author: Catalina Maria Johnson
I love to write and radio about music! The one-hour radio program I host and produce, Beat Latino, airs Sundays at 11am on vocalo.org , Saturdays in Berlin and is archived weekly. Beat Latino specials are also licensed in 20+ states throughout the U.S.A. through the Public Radio Exchange. I contribute regularly to NPR's Alt.Latino, World Cafe , and Global Notes on WBEZ, NPR Music, Gozamos, Revista Contratiempo.
Interview: La Vida Bohème
Nominated for a two Latin Grammy awards and now for a Grammy for their album "Nuestra"…
Pedrito Martinez: The Healing Beat of a Joyful Rumba
Pedrito Martinez talks about the true meaning of the Cuban rumba
Javier Ruibal: The Music of Imaginary Borderlands
The celebrated singer-songwriter shares his point of view about life, love and how his music was…
Diego el Cigala: At the crossroads of passion
Conversing with the maestro about the flamenco fire in all music
Pistolera: From the border to Brooklyn and beyond
Talking with Sandra Velasquez about exploring musical territory between the desert and the city.
Tribal Resonance: The 4th International Body Music Festival 2011
Make music with your body at the International Body Music Festival in San Fran.
Interview: Mr Pauer at LAMC
It was great fun to chat with Mr. Pauer (Toto González) at the LAMC this year.…
Las Guitarras de España Series: A common joy in music and movement
“In the music you can hear the connections, and in the dance you see the connections.”