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Ep 184: Algo Nuevo Jul 22, 2022

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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

Ep 183: Piscina Playlist Jul 08, 2022

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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

Ep 182: Rage Jul 01, 2022

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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

Ep 181: Changa Tuki Jun 17, 2022

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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

Ep 180: Algo Gay Jun 10, 2022

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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

Ep 179: Algo Nuevo Jun 03, 2022

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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

Ep 178: Primavera Playlist Apr 08, 2022

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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

Ep 177: Miami, Part 2 Apr 01, 2022

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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

Ep 176: Miami, Part 1 Mar 25, 2022

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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

Ep 175: Algo Nuevo Mar 18, 2022

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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

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