Camilo Lara is the man behind the Mexican Institute of Sound (when he’s not busy being the president of EMI Music in Mexico). With this project, he intended to create a fusion of traditional elements with electronic music. MIS tunes have been invading TV and advertising lately; see if you recognize the song “Alocatel.”

Michael Stuart, born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, received his musical education from his uncle Israel Timbalero Stuart, who helped him secure background vocal gigs for Johnny Rivera and Marc Antony. Since 1996, Stuart has released nine records, his latest a salsa album entitled Sentimiento de un Rumbero released on Machete Records in 2007.

Far from Minnesota, this Spanish rock act is begging the girl to slow down. A safe thing to do, especially if the girl in question is a taxi driver.

Venezuelan rock/pop group, Mochuelo, won the prestigious 2005 "Festival Nuevas Bandas" [New Band Festival], an important Latin American music industry event. This time, they delight us with their “pandemic version” of one of their most famous songs: "La caja" [The Box].

Moenia may be considered one of the first modern, successful, experimental Mexican groups, finding commercial viability in a market normally dominated by old-style Latin crooners, Ranchera and Cumbia. Heavily influenced by ‘80s bands like Depeche Mode and The Cure, Moenia surged in ‘92 but fell out of public favor in the mid ‘90s when a key member quit. More recently, the reunited band has won over new fans with songs infused with ‘80s-style electronica.

This politically charged tune, rife with language that will get you sent to the principal’s office on at least three continents, won the Latin Grammy award for best video in 2003. Note that native speakers instantly recognize that much of the Spanish is sung in an exaggerated “gringo” accent, so you may not want to imitate it!!

Molotov brings us another inspired video that doubles as a lesson in modern Mexico: PAN, PRI, PRD, and el bono sexenal! By the way, do you know why Rudy Giuliani’s image appears so often in Molotov videos?

Feeling like you aren’t yourself lately? Perhaps even get the idea you are no longer of this world? Molotov knows all about this feeling and have hired a team of scientists to create a special dance to go along with it!

Latin alternative band, Momposónica's song, "Volver," speaks about longing for a former flame.

The Colombian music group, "Monsieur Periné," fuses such genres as jazz, pop and swing. "Mi libertad" ("My Freedom") is a single from their second album, Caja de música (Music Box), which was released in June 2015.

Colombian music group Monsieur Periné's 2018 hit, "Bailar Contigo," was nominated for Latin Grammy awards in both the Best Song and Best Record categories.

Ever wonder how the music video for A-ha’s “Take On Me” would look if it were directed by Jackson Pollock? This video, from the Mexican group Motel, brings you the answer.

Spanish artist Muerdo's 2015 single, "Luz Natural" [Natural Light], speaks to, among other things, modern society's need to cultivate the "natural light" of basic human relationships, rather than the media's incessant glare.

"Semillas" is a song about rebirth and new beginnings, leaving behind what weighs us down and hanging on to only what nourishes us.

Natalia Barahona (Venezuela/Chile) is a singer-songwriter with many years of experience in musical genres ranging from folklore to modern. Her work is recognized on alternative networks in America and Europe, such as Bandcamp and Spotify.