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Radio Menea
by Verónica Bayetti Flores and Miriam Zoila Pérez
Two Latinx friends who wrote a book! Muévelo: The Enduring Legacy of Latin Music Across Borders. Hosted by Miriam Zoila Pérez & Verónica Bayetti Flores.
Episodes
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New Music
All good things must come to an end. This the last episode in our mini-series! Listen in for some unexpected collabs, new music from old faves, and quite a few songs from artists we've interviewed on the show over the years. It's been so fun being back in your feeds for a limited time! We hope...
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Chisme
We’re back to chismear un poco about recent musician-related gossip. Who recently hard launched their ex in a profile of their dog? Which Latinx power couple that we wrote about in our book is no more? Which daughter of a famous Cuban musician recently found herself in the headlines? Listen in to...
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Indigenous Artists
Today on the show we’re talking about indigenous artists. Some have been on our radar for years, others are newer faves. But all of them remind us that indigeneity is past, present and future. Discussing music by Mare Advertencia, Lido Pimienta, La MafiAndina, Armacústica, LENIN, Natalia…
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The Making of Muévelo
Why did it take years to make this book come to life? How do you even sell a non-fiction book anyway? This week we’re giving you a behind the scenes peek into the six year process that was the making of Muévelo. And: an exclusive excerpt from the Muévelo audiobook — narrated by yours truly! Buy…
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Música to make you hungry
Two staples of any Latinx party? Música y comida. Porque no los dos? On today’s episode we are bringing back some of our fave songs about food. Who are the hungriest salseros around? What Dominican merenguero is in the running for best ally? Discussing music by Mala Fe, El Gran Combo de Puerto...
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What did we miss?
So what did we miss in the last 18 months? Way too much to cover, por cierto, so instead we're bringing you six of our favorite tracks from the time we were away. Order our new book, MUE´VELO here: bit.ly/433NaH0 Featuring: Judeline - Joropo https://youtu.be/wahA0c3VouM?si=kL_jSIy8ExWfutsc Prince...
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We're baack! (For 6 weeks)
Hello hello! We are back in your feeds today to share that starting next Friday, we'll be running a six week series of Radio Menea. A little celebración if you will. Our book is almost out and we missed you! So join us starting next friday for a weekly episode with your favorite Latinx friends…
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Benito Bowl
We couldn't help ourselves, Benito Bowl brought us back! We had too much to say about his epic Súper Tazón performance, so we're bringing you a special episode breaking it all down. Preorder our book, Muévelo: The Enduring Legacy of Latin Music Across Borders: http://bit.ly/3OjiFsm
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DtMF y Hasta Luego
Some big, bittersweet news, amores - after almost 9 (!!!) years producing a weekly podcast, with over 300 episodes under our belts, we’re bringing Radio Menea to a close. In this final episode, we talk about that decision, what is next for this project, and Debí Tirar Más Fotos, Bad Bunny parting...
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Ep 263: The Year in Chisme
Only the crumbling of our nation state could make Vero actually care about Latinx celebrity chisme, pero aqui estamos! We’re finding solace in distraction, gossip and some of our favorite tracks to close out this year. Cuidense amores, and we’ll see you in 2025. Featuring music by Ryan Castro,...
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ENCORE: Rage
There have been so many emotions since the reelection of the orange chupacabra—fear, sadness, grief and yes—anger. As everyone gears up for the fight to come, we’re revisiting an 2022 episode from one of the most impactful impacts of his first administration—the Supreme Court’s reversal of 50…
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ENCORE: F Fascism
So...things are feeling more than a little fascist in the USA right now. Todo mal, pero no a falta de resistencia. This week we are re-running an episode from last year in which we talk about the global rise of fascism, historical context around the ebbs and flows of progress and backlash, and of...
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ENCORE: La Nueva Canción
This week we're re-running an episode exploring the Latin American folk music movement that was La Nueva Canción. Fueled by leftist politics and the integration of indigenous musical elements and instruments, La Nueva Canción produced incredible and inspirational folk music across the region and...
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ENCORE: Halloween
Trico Tri! Today we’re stretching wayyyy back in the archives for our very first jalogüin episode. It’s weird, it’s spooky, there are vampires and brujas and scary things that aren’t our political situation. We know we can all use a little escape right now. Enjoy! Featuring music from Johnny…
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Ep 262: La Colectiva Feminista
We’re back with a brand new episode, this time an interview with Shariana Ferrer-Núñez, co-founder of La Colectiva Feminista en Contrucción, a Puerto Rican grassroots group. They were very involved in the 2019 protests that forced the resignation of Governor Ricky Roselló, protests that utilized...
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ENCORE: Mediopicky
This week, we’re re-running a conversation we had with a very special guest: Dominican rapper, producer, and podcast fave Mediopicky. We talked back in 2021 (¡en español!) about his latest releases, collaborations, growing up in a household of four women, and the wide range of music that shaped…
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ENCORE: Dominican Dembow
We’re continuing our Dominican music series by bringing back this deep dive into Dominican dembow with Jennifer Mota from 2020. It holds up! A music journalist and expert in Dominican Dembow, Jennifer joined us to dig deep into the history and future of an increasingly influential genre. She…
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ENCORE: Meet MULA
To start a few weeks focused on la música de la República Dominicana, we’re bringing back a 2019 interview with some of our faves: electro-Caribbean darlings MULA. In a full episode en español, we chat with Cristabel, Anabel, and Rachel about how they met, the whirlwind magia of their artistic...
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Ep 261: New tracks for a new season
We’re back loves and talking about our fave new releases. From non-monogamy anthems to toxic masculinity reggaeton to right wing nightmares and new singles from Bad Bunny and our Dominican faves MULA, it’s a journey beibeis! Featuring music by MULA, Bad Bunny, Ojitos Cafe, Arca, Tokischa, Nicky...
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ENCORE: Fat Boy Fall
Move over, hot girl summer. It’s time for fat boy fall. This week, as some of us are reaching acceptance about fall’s inevitable approach on the northern hemisphere, we are re-running an epi on gordofobia, bringing some body posi anthems and songs by folks who identify in some way with their…
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ENCORE: La Frontera
Selena deep cuts. Quinceañera classics. Borracho jams. We're continuing our streak of talking about music from la frontera this week by bringing back an episode with writer Yvonne Marquez. A native of Mission, Texas, Yvonne joins us to focus on the music of la frontera Tejana and to chat about…
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ENCORE: Selena's Amor Prohibido
Thirty years later, Selena’s magnum opus remains as relevant as ever. This week, we’re re-running a deep dive we did on this seminal album with the one and only Favy Fav. Co-host of Latinos Who Lunch and a dear friend of the podcast, artist Favy Fav is a MAJOR Selena stan. We get at the biggest...
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Ep 260: The Border
The US-Mexico border is many things: a divisive political fact, a total fiction, home to many Latinx people and an arena of major cultural influence. For today’s episode, we take a look at some of the music that has arisen from this part of the country, and the social and political forces that...
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ENCORE: Juan Gabriel
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…
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ENCORE: Chavela Vargas
We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes that dive deep into the careers of iconic artists. 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...
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ENCORE: Susana Baca
Living legend Susana Baca is responsible for bringing Afro-Peruvian rhythms to the world stage. An incredible singer, dancer and activist, Baca’s extensive catalog honors the deep cultural legacy of Afro-Peruvians, both thematically and rhythmically. This week we’re re-running an episode we...
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Ep 259: Indigenous Instruments
To wrap up our summer series on indigenous music, in today's new episode we explore how indigenous instruments have contributed a wealth of dynamic sounds, melodies and beats to the music of Latin America. We focus on six instruments—three percussion, two wind and one string–-as an entry point…
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Encore: The Lambada Lie
We talk a lot about the influence of African people, instruments, and rhythms on Latinx music. But we know that indigenous peoples and musical traditions have also had an impact. This week we are re-running a deep dive we took into one of the most iconic examples of that influence from Los…
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Encore: Luzmila Carpio
This month we’re bringing you some of our favorite episodes focused on indigenous music, and this week we’re bringing back a deep dive into Luzmila Carpio, an indigenous Bolivian singer. Her songs, inspired by the sounds of bird song, streams, and the land she grew up on, have brought Quechua and...
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Encore: Indigenous Artists
Originally aired during the thanksgiving season, we're bringing back this early days Indigenous artists episode for a lil indigenous summer series. We're giving you a little antidote to colonialist revisionist history by bringing indigenous artists who are making music that emphasizes their…
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Ep 258: Mood Shifts
On deck for this week we’ve got a slate of our favorite recent releases. True to form, this one really takes you on a mood shifting journey from summer reggaeton pops to experimental cello, from cumbia to electronic music and more. Featuring music by Los Angeles Azules, Emilia, Mabe Fratti, Nicky...
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Encore: Trans Mujeres
It’s still pride month, and as it comes to a close we’re revisiting a 2023 episode featuring trans mujeres in Latinx music. Sadly the attacks that inspired this episode last year have only increased, so we continue to celebrate and honor these women and their musical contributions. Featuring…
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ENCORE: Gay Anthems
Think: songs your favorite Latina drag queens love to perform. Songs that might not be explicitly gay, but get the queers going. You know the ones. These are the gay anthems. Featuring music by Selena, Ana Gabriel, Gloria Trevi, Thalia and Celia Cruz. Show notes: https://bit.ly/4bckGwl Follow us:...
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ENCORE: Orgullo
It’s still gay Christmas over here, so we’re bringing you an episode from the archive featuring some of our favorite out queer and trans Latin artists. Featuring music by Albita, Linn Da Quebrada, Anaís Azul, Gina Chavez, Sailorfag and Elysia Crampton. Show notes: bit.ly/3KJDSqm Follow us:...
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Ep 257: We're writing a book!
This week we’re sharing some big chisme: We are writing a book!!!! And not just a regular degular book, but an illustrated, choose-your-own-adventure exploration of the impact of Latinx music on US culture and US culture on Latinx music. In today’s episode we talk through the process that got us...
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ENCORE: Queers
Pride is nigh, querides, and this week we’re re-running an early-days (2016!!!) episode of Radio Menea featuring queer artists. Listen in to hear about queer Latinx musicians who've been doing it since forever, and some of the new generation of out and proud folks who are walking in their...
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Ep 256: Alex Anwandter
This week, un invitado muy especial: Chilean indie darling and Radio Menea fave Alex Anwandter, talking about his new album Dime Precioso. Join us as we talk about his bimbo era, why he’s found his power in the superficial, the challenges of the music industry today, and how - as a long time…
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Ep 255: New Music from Old Faves
This week we’ve got some new music from our faves. From bachata and dreamy bedroom pop to mariachi and vibey house, it’s an eclectic and entertaining ride, as always. Featuring music by Ronny Mercedes, DJ Aguilar, Tei Shi, Wisin, Yandel, Xiomara Fortuna, Marc Anthony, Girl Ultra, Yahritzia y Su...
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Las Mamis [Encore]
This week we're bringing back an episode from the archive in honor of mother's day. 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…
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Ep 254: Victor Manuelle
A mainstay of the salsa romántica genre, Victor Manuelle’s career has spanned over 30 years. And he’s still at it - last month saw the release of his 21st album, which includes his 65th top ten hit. This week we look back at his career, his hits, controversies, and his enduring impact on salsa...
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Ep 253: Limpieza Day
It’s Saturday morning. You hear the music and you know: te van a despertar. “Nadie me ayuda en esta casa!” Now you’re grown, nadie te ayuda a limpiar esta casa, and it’s time to take things into your own hands with a limpieza mix. This week, our faves to get you in the mood to sweep, mop and get...
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Ep 252: Shmoney
It’s amazing, it’s fucked up, it’s weird, it’s fun, and it’s also maybe the most destructive force on earth. This week, we talk about money — in all its complicated glory — and bring you songs that address the little papelitos that make the world go ‘round. Featuring music by Cardi B, Juan…
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Ep 251: Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran
Have you checked out La Shaki’s latest album? This week, we’re getting into Shakira’s first new album in 7 years(!!!). Taking her back to her breakup album roots, she also brought us a few interesting collabs, jumped on a few current trends, and tried some new things. Join us as we take a deep...
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Ep 250: Nuevecito de Paquete
It’s been a minute since we gave you some new musiquita, so this week we have tracks off new albums you should check out, some candidates for song of the summer, and a couple more unusual selections. Featuring music by AB Quintanilla, Left SM, Zeri, Álvaro Díaz, Rauw Alejandro, Daddy Yankee,...
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Ep 249: Tejano w/Veronique Medrano
Bilingual and bicultural, Tejano music is a unique product of Texas’ Latino community. Today we’re joined by Veronique Medrano, a Tex-Mex Country and Tejano artist and native of Brownsville, Texas. From Tejano classics to a new generation of Tejano artists, we get into Tejano’s impact and lasting...
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Ep 248: Cuban Son
In many ways — because of migration patterns, industry and other socio-political factors — Cuban music is in the DNA of what became Latin popular music, and one place we can clearly hear that is son. This week, we talk about Cuban son - its sonic hallmarks, its history, and its influence on…
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Ep 247: La Que Manda
You know the one. The boss bitch. The one who commands everyone’s attention, who have no fucks to give, who we will happily fall in line for. On this week’s episode we’re exploring songs by las que mandan. Listen in for your some of your favorites and a few new boss bitch anthems. Featuring music...
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Ep 246: 1984
What was the pop Latino landscape like in 1984? Pérez is turning 40 this year, and when they looked at what was going on forty years ago, they found some jams. From longing ballads to fun covers to political commentary that feels just as relevant today as ever, this week we have some real…
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Ep 245: Yeehaw
While not part of the mainstream image of country music, the reality is there are and have been Latinx artists making country music for a long time. Today we explore some of those artists and the boundaries of what Latinx country music is. Featuring music by Caballo Dorado, Linda Rondstadt, Dolly...
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Ep 244: New Music for Black History Month
It’s time for some new musiquita, aaand it’s also February. So this week we’re celebrating our gente negra by highlighting Afro Latine artists you know and love who are working now - and some up and comers some you should watch out for. Featuring music by Amara La Negra, Safaree, J Noa, Los…
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Two Latinx friends who wrote a book! Muévelo: The Enduring Legacy of Latin Music Across Borders. Hosted by Miriam Zoila Pérez & Verónica Bayetti Flores.
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Two Latinx friends who wrote a book! Muévelo: The Enduring Legacy of Latin Music Across Borders. Hosted by Miriam Zoila Pérez & Verónica Bayetti Flores.
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