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Episode 56: Exagerada Jun 29, 2018

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You know those songs--that are just so EXTRA?!? This week we're bringing you some of our faves that are just the most exageradas. Over the top love metaphors, literal long hair bangers, love triangles, summer jams, misogynistic and apocalyptic takes. Featuring music by Felipe Peláez, Tomasa de Real, Gloria Trevi, Alejandra Guzman, Cardi B, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Roman el Original, Twin Shadow and HAIM. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/06/28/episode-56-exagerada

Meneito 8: Shoutout Las Sad Girls [RE-RUN] Jun 22, 2018

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Que buen vainón! We had some last-minute tech dificulties ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Soooo we're re-running this episode dedicated to las sad girls, because this week has been a shit-show and it's ok to be sad. Shoutout to you for surviving even when shit is hard. Featuring music by Lila Downs, Nina Pastori, Soledad, Noita, and Laura León Show notes: http://bit.ly/2Ao0Hy4 Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea

Meneito 20: Mattress Squeaks Jun 08, 2018

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This week's meneito es algo diferente - we usually steer clear of themes for our smaller episodes, pero we were inspired this week to bring you some canciones that all have one thing in common: mattress squeaks. Let your inner sucia out (if she's not living in the open already!) y ponte redi to move your culo to some sexy ass squeaks. Featuring music by Fuete Billete, Karol G, and Audri Nix. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/06/07/meneito-20-mattress-squeaks Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea

Episode 54: Feliz Pride! Jun 01, 2018

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Feliz pride amores! As we celebrate Pride - AKA the anniversary of Stonewall AKA a queer and trans New Yorker uprising against police violence - we're here to bring you a whole new episode celebrating the work of some really talented queer & trans Latinx artists. We've got tracks for your celebrations, your hookups, your moments of reflection. Have fun, stay hydrated, make sure your friends text when they're home safe, y cuídense mucho! Featuring music by Chavela Vargas, Hurray for the Riff Raff, Niña Dioz ft Lido Pimienta & Ceci Bastida, Liniker e os Caramelows, me llamo (Sebastián), and Rubby. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/05/31/episode-54-feliz-pride Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea

Meneito 19: The Most Miami May 25, 2018

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This week we bring you a few gems we're loving right now--a boricua bachatero, one of our favorite reggaetoneras showing off her MC skills, and a D.C. group's social justice cumbia--plus a THE MOST MIAMI WhatsApp audio message from Vero's sister, which...uncovers a possible Ivy Queen side hustle?! And because we stay doing the most, we throw in a grammar PSA about the "X" in Spanish and a rant about white Marxists. Ya tu sabes, the usual. Featuring music by Jay Ruiz, Milka La Más Dura, and Elena & Los Fulanos. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/05/24/meneito-19-the-most-miami

Episode 53: Gone Too Soon May 18, 2018

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You know the ones--those music icons whose lives (and careers) ended tragically and well before their time. On this week's episode we revisit some of our favorite Latinx artists who died young, leaving behind incredible legacies and a lot of sadness about what they could have achieved if they'd had more time. Featuring music by Selena, Big Pun, NORE, Juan Gabriel, Hector Lavoe, La Lupe and Jenni Rivera. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/05/17/episode-53-gone-too-soon

Meneito 18: A Music Rollercoaster May 11, 2018

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We're back this week with our wild mix of música - some psychedelic experimental salsa, some saccharine pop, a goth reggaeton remix...ya tu sabes, lo de siempre. We also chat about some of la tele that we watch and, naturally, British colonialism¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Can you believe these mofos raped and plundered across the world for spices only not to use any now? Que falta de respeto! Featuring music by La Mecánica Popular, Siam, and Merca Bae ft ZutZut. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/05/11/meneito-18-a-music-rollercoaster Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea

Episode 52: Novela Themes May 04, 2018

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You asked, and we couldn't resist - this week, we bring you all our fave theme songs from telenovelas. The drama! The twists! The turns! ::Soraya Montenegro voice:: LÁRGATEEEEE!!! JK COME BAAAAACK and tune in for some mad dramática jams, as well as some twists and turns in our own conversation - because if you're not expecting a Latin Americanist critique of US Leftist spaces nestled between these cheeseball joints, you got us fucked up. Featuring music by Laura Leon, Yordano, Willy Chirino, Thalía, Yolanda Rayo, and OV7. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/05/04/episode-52-novela-themes Follow us: facebook.com/radiomenea instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea

Meneito 17: Summer Viajes Apr 27, 2018

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On this week's meneito, we've got music from Puerto Rico, Brazil and Colombia--salsa, hip hop and reggaeton! We also share about the exciting trips we've got planned for this verano. Featuring music by Jerry Rivera, Karol Conká and Yandar y Yostin. Show notes: www.radiomenea.com/blog/2018/04/26/meneito-17-verano-viajes

Episode 51: Accordion Apr 20, 2018

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On this week's episode we take a tour through Latin America via the sounds of the accordion. An instrument originally from Germany, it's been incorporated into so many different genres of Latin American music--vallenato, merengue típico, tango, rancheras y muchos más! This might be our most diverse episode yet. Show notes: radiomenea.com/blog/2018/04/20/episode-51-accordion

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