Recorded live to tape at Penrose Recorders by Gabriel Roth, AMÉRICA! expands on the classic Mambo sounds that the band has become known for — blending Latin soul, boogaloo and salsa - all while staying true to their Cuban roots. On their fourth studio record, the band introduces an all-star line-up of new singers including Mariam Elhajli and Carolina Oliveros (of Combo Chimbita). Elhajli and Oliveros both tap into the raw energy of Celia and La Lupe, but turn the lens toward something more intimate: themes of loss, upheaval, and the weight of the immigrant experience.

Despite the fact that there is almost no information on this set by Panamanian-born singer, songwriter, and actor, Ruben Blades – other than songwriting credits and a track listing – it's one of his finest recordings. Doble Filo is a stew of Latin styles from son ("No Hay Chance"); to rhumba ("Mi Jibarita"); to downtown New York-styled salsa ("Chana"); to slick boleros ("El Cantante"); and to the occasional ballad in trademark Panamanian style. Recorded in 1986, after his first romance with American critics was over, Blades took all the sheen off his recordings for Fania. The material on Doble Filo reflects his band, his arranger, and his own truly amazing abilities as a singer. With only seven tracks on the album – four of which he wrote – it's a brief offering, feeling more like an EP than a full-length; but even in its slickest moments, in which he updates his native land's sound as he does on "Duelle," Blades manages to generate genuine excitement with his delivery. It's a shame there are no musicians' credits here, because it would be nice to see if any of Blades' old mates from Willie Colon's bands are here. Doble Filo is the "real" Ruben Blades.

A remarkable flowering period began for Spain around the middle of the 16th century: the kingdom ruled not only vast overseas territories, but also large parts of the Mediterranean world beyond the Iberian Peninsula, most prominently Naples. Economic prosperity opened up new horizons, and cultural diversity became a defining feature of the ensuing so-called Golden Age.

The Andalusian singer’s debut brushes electronic beats and R&B melodies over a flamenco canvas. It is a masterful meditation on ancestral struggle that looks back to find a way forward.

Africa Express, known for its groundbreaking cross-cultural musical collaborations, ventures into new territory with its latest project, a new album recorded at Bahidorá Festival in Mexico. The 21-track album showcases an exceptional lineup of talent with a groundbreaking fusion of Latin pop, reggaeton, hip hop and traditional African sounds. Featured artists include renowned Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara, multi-instrumentalist and singer/songwriter Joan As Police Woman, Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs), Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz) and St. Lucia artist Poté, with contributions from Django Django and Bonobo, alongside some of the best new talent out of Mexico, including Mare Advertencia, La Bruja de Texcoco, Eme Malafe and Luisa Almaguer. By bridging cultural divides and encouraging creative collaboration, this project not only highlights the richness of global music but also provides audiences with an eclectic listening experience.

The Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Album brings together music and football to celebrate the global culture surrounding the world’s biggest sporting event. Created for the most inclusive FIFA World Cup™ in history, hosted across Canada, Mexico and the United States, the album features songs from artists across continents and genres, reflecting the diversity and passion of the global game.

With over 20 million albums sold worldwide and a Grammy® win for Best World Music Album, Gipsy Kings bring their globally lauded legacy to Historia. Inspired by childhood memories of family gatherings and community celebrations, Historia captures the timeless spirit, energy and passion that has defined their sound for decades. Historia is a vibrant journey through the rich rhythms and soulful melodies of Gipsy culture. Blending flamenco guitars, joyful choruses, and lively dance rhythms, the album celebrates music, tradition, and togetherness.

Alma Cruz is a singer, composer, and recording artist.

Bassist and composer Gabriel Espinosa's The Brazilian Project is the realization of a lifelong devotion to the music that first stirred his imagination in the 1960s, when the sounds of Jobim, João Gilberto and Sérgio Mendes reshaped the global jazz landscape.

"There aren't enough words to express how special it is to complete this album. Loving what you do and, at the same time, having the opportunity to travel around the world learning about other cultures has no comparison.

Marion Vergez-Pascal's voice sings of the many facets of Spain. Her repertoire, primarily from the first half of the 20th century, spans the Iberian Peninsula and crosses the ocean to reach Cuba and Buenos Aires. Both popular and sophisticated, Spanish song captivates all audiences. Combining sensuality and depth, imbued with flamenco tradition , and enhanced by the piano or guitar, it exudes a moving and timeless poetry.

Shika Shika presents Huaynos Floridos, the third album by Argentine artist, researcher, and educator Gregorio Quirós. In this new work, Quirós delves into huayno as an expanding field, exploring its possibilities through an instrumentation that overflows the boundaries of the Andes. Colombian chonta marimbas, Mexican jaranas, Argentine percussion and bass drums, along with other Latin American instruments, shape a sonic palette that travels the continent from north to south, proposing a renewed, bold, and contemporary timbre.

The Putumayo Discovery series continues with the digital album, Fiesta Latina, featuring 10 upbeat tracks by artists who celebrate the diverse and rich music of Latin America.

Explore the world of acoustic Latin American music with Putumayo's "Latin Café." The album features ten singer-songwriters from Argentina, Colombia, Uruguay, Mexico and beyond, all influenced by the rich musical traditions of the region.

Catán wrote Florencia en el Amazonas, the first Spanish-language opera commissioned by a major American company, in collaboration with Colombian author Gabriel García Márquez and his protégée, Marcela Fuentes-Berain. Loosely based on García Marquez’s Love in the Time of Cholera, Florencia taps deeply into the novelist’s world of magical realism. Since its premiere at Houston Grand Opera in 1996, it has been performed by major companies including LA Opera, Seattle Opera, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Washington National Opera, and the Metropolitan Opera, where it was presented in a new production in 2024. “I set out to write beautiful music for a story of the journey to transcendent love; it concerns all of us who have lived love with all its intricacies, subtleties, wretchedness, and glorious happiness.”