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Episode 29: Las Mamis May 19, 2017

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This week we've got TWO special guests on the show with us -- las mujeres que nos dieron la vida -- our mamis! We know we're lucky to have two amazing and lovely mujeres that we get to call our mamis, so we invited them on to share their fave jams with us. Pia y Rosa each came on the show to tell some stories and share some very mami songs. You ready for some mom jams? Checkirau! Featuring music by Los Cinco Latinos, Willy Chirino, Santana ft Maná, Jose Luis Rodriguez, Chayanne, and Julio Iglesias. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/05/19/episode-29-las-mamis

Episode 28: Guest DJ Xenia Rubinos May 05, 2017

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Que emoción! For today's show, we brought super-talented and fierce mujer Xenia Rubinos (!!!) on as Guest DJ. She joined us on a brief break from her tour to talk about un poco de todo - from lush sound collages and the artists who are inspiring her next project to her fiercely loyal mami. Que esperas? Check it out! Featuring music by Xenia Rubinos (obvio), Gal Costa, Ghetto Brothers, Idalberto Gálvez, amaF alaM Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/05/05/episode-28-guest-dj-xenia-rubinos

Episode 27: Food with Latinos Who Lunch Apr 21, 2017

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Están redi? We got to meet IRL with the chamacos over at Latinos Who Lunch and it was F-U-N. So today, with the fab Babelito and FavyFav, we bring you an episode full de música about food, obvio! We also recorded an episode for Latinos Who Lunch, so if you haven't listened already, que esperas? Make your way to Latinos Who Lunch to hear all the chisme and LOLs! Featuring music by El Gran Combo, Oscar Padilla, Rita Indiana, and Fito Olivares. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/04/21/episode-27-latinos-who-lunch

Episode 26: Republica Dominicana ft Isabelia Herrera Apr 07, 2017

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For our second-ever country-specific episode, we decided to bring in the big guns. Isabelia Herrera - boss Dominicana and Music Editor over at Remezcla - joins us to chat about shredding on the accordion, freak out about Rita Indiana's glorious return to music, and give us lessons on Tigueraje. No te lo pierdas! Featuring songs by El Alfa, Anthony Santos, Mula, Fefita La Grande, Rita Indiana, and Twin Shadow. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/04/21/episode-27-latinos-who-lunch

Send Us Your Favorite Latinx Songs! Mar 31, 2017

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After a year of Radio Menea, we're ready to hear from you, queridxs listeners, in preparation for a very special listener picks episode! Record a voice memo with a few sentences about your favorite song and send to radiomenea@gmail.com.

Episode 25: Spanglish Mar 24, 2017

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Today's theme se trata de that perfect mezcla de inglés and spanish--spanglish! Some of our favorite songs mix these two languages in clever, funny, and straight up artful ways. Ponte redi for a wild spanglish pari! Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/03/24/episode-25-spanglish

Episode 24: Problematic Faves Mar 10, 2017

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You know the songs. They are your jam when you hear them on the radio or at the club, but when you listen to the lyrics or think about the artist, you cringe a bit. Today's episode is all about those problematic faves, the songs you love but maybe feel a little bit guilty about. Listen in...we won't tell anyone! Featuring songs by Pittbull, Daddy Yankee, Plan B, Fuete Billete, Don Omar, and Miguel. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/03/10/episode-24-problematic-faves

Episode 23: Classics Feb 24, 2017

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If we have any hope of understanding where we're at today, we've got to look back. This week, we talk about classics: songs by artists who changed the game and became icons - from fierce mujeres sin pelos en la lengua to immigrants bringing their cultures to thrive in totally new environments. Featuring music by Ritchie Valens, Fania All Stars, Tita Merello, Benny Moré, Lydia Mendoza, and Johnny Ventura. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/02/24/episode-23-classics

Episode 22: Mejor Sola Feb 10, 2017

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Que Valentines ni que nada! This is an episode for all our solitxs out there. Because our mamas weren’t ever wrong when they told us: mejor sola que mal acompañada. Featuring music by Becky G, Kali Uchis, Raquel Sofía, Indica, Luis Miguel Del Amargue, and Gabriel Garzón-Montano. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/02/10/episode-22-mejor-sola

Episode 21: Novela Feels Jan 27, 2017

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Some of our favorite songs are the most dramáticas. Like boo, really? Your heartbreak hurts how bad? Ponte redi to cry in Spanish, because these songs are all over-the-top novela feels. Just so dramatic, it feels like your favorite telenovela. As if you haven't been feeling every single feeling there is to feel already, verdad? Featuring music by Monchy y Alexandra, Kablito, Jesse y Joy, Mr Pelon 503, Angel y Khriz, and Ela Minus. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/01/27/episode-21-novela-feels

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