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Ep 214: Chavela Vargas Apr 14, 2023

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April 17th would have been Chavela Vargas’ 104th birthday. We’re taking this opportunity to do a deep dive into her legendary career. 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 explore her legacy in today’s episode. Featuring music by Chavela Vargas. Show notes: bit.ly/3GJAHgK Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea

Ep 213: It's Raining Women Apr 07, 2023

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Hallelujah! Amen! Our Women’s History Month content is spilling into April, ¿y porqué no? The best kind of April shower this week - musiquita nueva by dope ass mujeres. Featuring music by Olga Tañon, Xenia Rubinos, Karol G, Tei Shi, La Santa Cecilia, Pedro Hidalgo, Salt Cathedral, Nicole Manzo, and Kali Uchis. Show notes: bit.ly/3UerVwV Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea

Ep 212: Trans Mujeres Mar 31, 2023

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As Women’s History Month comes to a close, we wanted to highlight four trans Latina musicians. Especially given the increasing attacks on trans people, it felt important to celebrate and honor these women and their musical contributions. Featuring music by Linn da Quebrada, Liniker, Arca and Villano Antillano. Show notes: bit.ly/3TUUNKt Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea

Ep 211: Seven Years Of Jams Mar 24, 2023

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It’s been seven years of Radio Menea. Increíble no? This week, to celebrate our birthday, we go through our favorite songs on each of those seven years. It’s been some jams - travel in time con nosotres! Featuring music by Manuel Turizo, MULA, Daddy Yankee, Joyce Santana, Bad Bunny, Arca, Yahritza y Su Esencia, and Lucrecia Dalt. Show notes: bit.ly/40r9XsM Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea

Ep 210: Mujeres in Electronica Mar 17, 2023

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This week, Vero guides us through a dive into a Latinas making electronic music today. A genre - or set of genres! - that transcends boundaries of style and sound, music produced electronically has expanded how we perceive music, who can make it, and even what is sonically possible in endless and amazing ways. Show notes: bit.ly/3FxhpKZ Become a Radio Menea member: bit.ly/2s2RQhS Follow us: instagram.com/RadioMenea twitter.com/RadioMenea tinyletter.com/RadioMenea

Ep 209: Susana Baca Feb 17, 2023

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A legendary artist, Susana Baca is also responsible for bringing Afro-Peruvian rhythms to the world stage. An incredible singer, dancer and activist, Baca’s extensive catalog honors the deep legacy of Afro-Peruvians both thematically and rhythmically. In honor of Black History Month, we take a deep dive into Baca’s life and career, bringing shine to this incredible woman who, at 78, continues her career. Featuring music by Susana Baca Show notes: bit.ly/3xscQgu Follow us: instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea tinyletter.com/radiomenea

Ep 208: Amor Y Amistad Feb 10, 2023

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In the USA, Valentine’s day is exclusively focused on romantic love. Pero en América Latina es el día del amor y la amistad, and this Valentine’s day we wanna honor the love and care in friendships. The way our social structures are set up, romantic relationships seem to be set up as the ones that deserve to become the most valuable ones in our lives. We reject that premise. This week, we talk about songs that remind us about the value and radical potential of friendship. Featuring music by Bad Bunny, Los Enanitos Verdes, Ibeyi, Los 2 de la S, Banda MS, Javiera Mena, El Chaval de la Bachata, Jubilee, Maluca, and Rey Ruiz. Show notes: bit.ly/3IcOxcD Follow us: instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea tinyletter.com/radiomenea

Ep 207: Radio Menea Awards Feb 03, 2023

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This week we’re bringing you the awards categories you never knew you needed. The best song for cleaning your house? For getting ready to turn up? For feeling feelings that you aren’t actually feeling? We may never make it to the Latin Grammy’s, so we decided to bring the award show to you. Featuring music by Luisito Ayala y La Puerto Rican Power, Juan Gabriel, Wisin y Yandel, Alexis y Fido, Pepe Aguilar, Ángela Aguilar, La Marisoul, Mon Laferte, Juanes and Fuete Billete. Show notes: bit.ly/3l5Ca9o Follow us: instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea tinyletter.com/radiomenea

Ep 206: New Year, New Music Jan 27, 2023

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This week we have a nice lil variedad of new finds for y’all: sentimental ballads, trippy morphing boleros, healing-vibes R&B y mucho más. Featuring music by Yahritza y su Esencia, Kali Uchis, Willy Chirino, NOIA, Buscabulla, Ximena Sariñana, Melov, Soy Emilia, Geogy Mills, Nicky Jam, and Andrea Bell. Show notes: bit.ly/3HBTuf4 Follow us: instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea tinyletter.com/radiomenea

Ep 205: Diss Tracks Jan 20, 2023

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As Shaki breaks the internet with her BZRP freestyle dissing her cheating ex, we decided to explore the genre of the diss track. This week - in addition to the Shaki’s viral session with producer Biza por su puesto - we explore all manner of diss tracks and tiraeras. Do we love the mess o nos da pena ajena? But it’s more than beefs and pettiness - the art of the creative insult, the lyrical skill, the culture of la batalla. Featuring music by Paquita la del Barrio, Shakira x Bizarrap, Carlos Vives, Tego Calderon ft Voltio, Residente, Mariah Carey, and Anuel AA. Show notes: bit.ly/3iPxcg6 Follow us: instagram.com/radiomenea twitter.com/radiomenea tinyletter.com/radiomenea

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