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Episode 20: Escape Jan 13, 2017

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Sometimes this world is way too much. Whether it's an orange chupacabra threatening to destroy everything you hold dear or just the growing pile of dishes in your sink, the real world is just not suitable for every moment. On today's episode we talk about ESCAPE - join us to hear about our fave distractions from this mundo tan cruel and for some música that takes us somewhere else. Nos fuimos! Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2017/01/13/episode-20-escape-%F0%9F%9A%80 Featuring music by Fuete Billete, Victor Muñoz, Jesse Baez, Osmani Garcia, IFÉ, and Orquesta Guayacan.

Episode 9: Shade [ENCORE] Dec 30, 2016

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Feliz (almost) año cuties! We're on vacay pero we didn't forget about you - we've decided to re-run one of our fave early episodes for your listening pleasure. Throwing shade. At lovers who have scorned you, lovers who have left you, lovers who have cheated. Throwing shade at former friends, competitors, others in the business. Songs with artful lyrics that master the art of the diss with amazing metaphors, puns and burns. This week's episode is all about shade, and the songs that do it oh-so-well. Featuring music by Mariah Carey, Eddie Santiago, Karlos Rosé, Zutzut, and El Super Nuevo.

Episode 19: Best Of 2016 Dec 16, 2016

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You'd be hard pressed to find someone who wouldn't agree that 2016 has been a shit year. Tragedy after tragedy, deaths of many famous people we love (JuanGa!), and now we're facing a scary political future under the Orange Chupacabra. But one thing that 2016 didn't disappoint on was really great music. So we're closing out the year by bringing you some of our favorites from 2016. Let's find solace in the music we loved, and then say vete al carajo to 2016. Featuring music by Jacob Forever, Xenia Rubinos, Sebastian Yatra, Helado Negro, Nicky Jam, and El Bles. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/12/16/episode-19-best-of-2016

Episode 18: Protest Dec 02, 2016

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Protest has always been a necessary tool for changing our worlds into something better - Orange Chupacabra or no - and it's best when music goes along for the ride. Today we tackle protest and music. Songs that tell stories of the ways injustice plays out in our communities, songs about fighting back, and some more...unexpected selections, showing us that small acts of resistance are everywhere. Featuring music by Ana Tijoux, Aventura, La Santa Cecilia, Luis Enrique, Lido Pimienta and Nire. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/12/02/episode-18-protest

Episode 17: Heartbreak Nov 18, 2016

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Real talk: We had this episode planned way before the orange chupacabra surprised everyone, including himself, and somehow won the U.S. Presidency. But the subject felt all too real for us this week as we reflected on the state of affairs, particularly for our queer POC familia. In this week's episode, we talk about all our political feels, and then get into the music that brings us back to those broken-hearted love moments. It's okay to have a big ol' ugly cry, either for the one that got away, or for the scary political future we are facing. Cuídense, amores. Featuring music by Carla Morrison, Mon Laferte, Leny, Deborah Blues, Alexis y Fido, and Ibeyi. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/11/18/episode-17-heartbreak

Episode 16: Venezuela Nov 04, 2016

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Today we have a first for you: a full episode dedicated to musicians from one country. Esta vez: Venezuela! Though by no means a survey of the vast musical output and traditions of Vero's magical homeland, we bring you some of our faves, old standbys, and hints about movidas and heavyweights in the country and across the diaspora. Está cheverísimo, so no te lo pierdas! Featuring music by Algodón Egipcio, Oscar D'Leon, Arca, Chino y Nacho, Gabylonia, and Simón Díaz. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/11/04/episode-16-%F0%9F%87%BB%F0%9F%87%AA-venezuela-%F0%9F%87%BB%F0%9F%87%AA

Episode 15: Halloween Oct 21, 2016

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Ok, confesamos: this might be the weirdest song collection you've ever gotten from us. But strange is the order of the day, porque this week's episode brings you songs inspired by Halloween, that curious U.S. holiday of pumpkins and (hopefully non-racist, non-sexist) costumes. So grab your masks, put on your best vampiresa makeup, or drip some fake blood on your face and get spooky with us! Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/10/21/episode-15-halloween Featuring music from Johnny Prez, Total Freedom, Los Rakas, Las Sucias, El Gran Combo, and María y José.

Episode 14: Puro Pari Oct 07, 2016

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Are you ready to PARI??? Today's episode is all about the jamz that make us want to turn up on the dance floor. Fair warning: you might find yourself doing a lil meneaito...or tirándolo pa trá (TRA TRA TRA). La rumba está buena - don't miss it! Featuring music by Big Pun, Angel y Khriz, Fuego, Victor Manuelle, J Balvin, and Ñejo y Dalmata. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/10/07/episode-14-puro-pari

Episode 13: Class Sep 23, 2016

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This week we’re bringing you an extra special treat: our first ever Radio Menea guest! Maria Elena Pérez joins us to talk about songs we love that deal with class-related themes. Songs about money struggles, about why materialism is overrated, songs about love across class divides, and more. But we’re also bringing this theme because we want to talk about the activist movement that brought us together–reproductive justice. Featuring music by La Santa Cecilia, Aventura, Ricardo Arjona, Amandititita, Kat Dahlia and Selena. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/09/23/episode-13-class

Episode 12: JuanGa Sep 09, 2016

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When we heard the news, we were speechless. 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 is a Radio Menea first: we're dedicating today's entire episode to one artist's life, music, and impact. Que en paz descanses, JuanGa - we'll never forget you. Show notes: https://www.radiomenea.com/blog/2016/09/09/episode-12-juanga

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