Radio Menea

All good things must come to an end. This the last episode in our mini-series! Listen in for some unexpected collabs, new music from old faves, and quite a few songs from artists we've interviewed on the show over the years. It's been so fun being back in your feeds for a limited time! We hope you've enjoyed it, and if you haven't checked out our book, Muévelo, what are you waiting for?? Qué la mú...

We’re back to chismear un poco about recent musician-related gossip. Who recently hard launched their ex in a profile of their dog? Which Latinx power couple that we wrote about in our book is no more? Which daughter of a famous Cuban musician recently found herself in the headlines? Listen in to learn all about it. Order our new book, MUE´VELO here: bit.ly/433NaH0 Check out our book events: radio...

Today on the show we’re talking about indigenous artists. Some have been on our radar for years, others are newer faves. But all of them remind us that indigeneity is past, present and future. Discussing music by Mare Advertencia, Lido Pimienta, La MafiAndina, Armacústica, LENIN, Natalia LaFourcade and Ruben Blades Order our new book, MUE´VELO here: bit.ly/433NaH0 Check out our book events: radiom...

Why did it take years to make this book come to life? How do you even sell a non-fiction book anyway? This week we’re giving you a behind the scenes peek into the six year process that was the making of Muévelo. And: an exclusive excerpt from the Muévelo audiobook — narrated by yours truly! Buy our new book, MUE´VELO here: bit.ly/433NaH0 Sign up for our newsletter: radiomenea.eo.page/rn33c

Two staples of any Latinx party? Música y comida. Porque no los dos? On today’s episode we are bringing back some of our fave songs about food. Who are the hungriest salseros around? What Dominican merenguero is in the running for best ally? Discussing music by Mala Fe, El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico, Fito Olivares and Cain Culto Order our new book, MUE´VELO here: bit.ly/433NaH0

So what did we miss in the last 18 months? Way too much to cover, por cierto, so instead we're bringing you six of our favorite tracks from the time we were away. Order our new book, MUE´VELO here: bit.ly/433NaH0 Featuring: Judeline - Joropo https://youtu.be/wahA0c3VouM?si=kL_jSIy8ExWfutsc Prince Royce and Romeo Santos - Better Late Than Never https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu6uYI2k86I çantamarta...

Hello hello! We are back in your feeds today to share that starting next Friday, we'll be running a six week series of Radio Menea. A little celebración if you will. Our book is almost out and we missed you! So join us starting next friday for a weekly episode with your favorite Latinx friends, who wrote a book! Preorder here: https://bit.ly/433NaH0

We couldn't help ourselves, Benito Bowl brought us back! We had too much to say about his epic Súper Tazón performance, so we're bringing you a special episode breaking it all down. Preorder our book, Muévelo: The Enduring Legacy of Latin Music Across Borders: http://bit.ly/3OjiFsm

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.

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 Bal...

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 g...

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...

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...

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 Fol...

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...

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 — an...

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 impor...

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,...

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.c...

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 n...

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...

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...

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, Fr...

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’...

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 revis...