Music journalist Sandra Treviño enjoys sharing Latin alternative music so much that she has three: her own site, Enchúfate; arts and culture site Gozamos; and collaborative Future Rootz.
As we prepare to celebrate the start of summer, Treviño has five new songs perfect for a road trip or a day at the beach to start your summer playlist.
âI think the perfect summer song means something that brings you joy. It makes you want to dance. It makes you feel good, âTreviño said.
Below are Treviño’s choices for summer jams.
âTu Si Sabes Querermeâ by Natalia LaFourcade ftg Ruben Blades and Mare Advertencia Lirika
Sandra says, “She climaxed Latin folk music with a bit of a spin.” The spin here: Oaxacan rapper Mare Advertencia Lirika.
“Castigo âby Los Rivera Destino ftg Pedro Capo
Sandra says: âThis is a group of three friends who met at school and they did some comedy skits on Youtube and decided to work on their music. I think you will like it. “
“Chico Chango” through ESSO ftg Lester Rey and Juan’s Army
Sandra says, âThese are local Chicago favorites, and they just released their new album called Xicago. He mixes a lot of Latin music, tropical music with funk with hip-hop, pop and rock. And the video was shot in a Chicago park.
“Feeling Good” by Natanael Cano, Ovi, Snoop Dogg, Snow Tha Product, CNG
Sandra says: âIt’s a kind of music that has been done since the 80s but is currently generating a lot of buzz. It’s Norteño and corridos mixed with traps, something new and fresh.
“El Antidoto” Kay Remix Mexican Institute of Sound ftg LA PERLA
Sandra says, âIt’s by DJ and producer Camilo Lara. He likes to mix vintage sounds, Latin American sounds with modern music. I want to present the remix version of Kay because it’s hotter and it’s just boom! in your face.”